Nixon Leads But Uncertainty Rules Close Campaign
In the 1968 race Nixon remains ahead of Humphrey per Harris and Gallup polls taken in early October, but significant uncertainty exists due to sampling error and undecided factors. Wallace draws 18 to 20 percent in polls, with potential shifts capable of narrowing the race or pushing it to the House.
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Poll trends show Nixon leads in early October surveys
An October nationwide poll with data from October 8 to 10 put Nixon at 40 percent, Humphrey at 35, and Wallace at 18. A Gallup poll from October 3 to 12 showed Nixon leading Humphrey 43 to 31, with Wallace at 20.
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Archdiocese Leader Cushing Seeks Early Retirement
Boston Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing, 73, announced plans to retire early due to adverse reaction to his support of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis marriage. Parishioners and friends urged him to continue ministry. A Rome spokesman said papal ruling would come after formal notice.
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London Bracing For Big Protest
London and Scotland Yard warned tourists and residents to avoid protest zones as thousands of students converged on the city for what organizers call the largest march yet. Estimates ranged widely, with 50 000 or more expected, while immigration officials banned violent foreigners and coast guards patrolled to stop euro student smuggling. A rebel at the London School of Economics claimed hundreds of foreign students were already present, including about 50 from France and Germany, though leaders denied Daniel Cohn Bendit’s presence. The Home Office reported no evidence of illegal arrivals and organizers urged a peaceful demonstration.
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Ohio Returns to Eastern Standard Time Soon
The article notes the shift back to Eastern Standard Time as days shorten and forecasts cooler weather with a chance of showers this afternoon and tonight. Monday is expected to be cloudy and cooler.
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Wallace blasts polls as liars in swing through Midwest
George C Wallace charged that public opinion polls are liars and rig the election as he spoke in Terre Haute Indiana and Cincinnati drawing about 10 000 in the Convention Exposition Center. He blamed polls for lowering his Gallup reading from 20 to 15 percent and pledged to restore the Social Security Trust Fund if elected.
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Humprey claims lead in 251 electoral votes with 98 possible
Vice President Hubert Humphrey says he leads or has a 50 50 chance in states totaling 251 electoral votes and 98 more votes could yield victory. He projects strength in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic and expects Nixon to grow irascible as the race tightens.
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Police End Slowdown Amid Court Order In New York
Police in New York City voted to end their work slowdown after a court order, while firefighters threatened a broader strike over wage demands. The city faced a lingering teachers strike that kept over a million students from class for 21 days in a dispute over job security for white teachers in a predominantly black and Puerto Rican neighborhood. Mayor Lindsay called the police move gratifying and warned the slowdown risked heightening racial tensions tied to the school dispute.
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South Vietnam foes resist early cease fire in peace talks
Saigon officials and ministers oppose any premature halt to bombing as Washington pursues a peace offensive. They demand full partnership in expanded talks and veto power over decisions, warning a cease-fire could expose U S forces and alter the war balance.
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Humphrey Eyes California as Key to Victory in 1968 Race
Senator Humphrey lists states in play and ranks California as the major doubt. He notes gains in California but trails Nixon, and vows a strong campaign to flip the state. He also cites Kentucky Washington Virginia North Carolina West Virginia and Oklahoma as possible paths to victory.
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Nixon proposes Open Skies style satellite system
New York AP Nixon urged creation of an internationally controlled reconnaissance satellite agency to inspect both U S and Soviet weapons. He framed it as open skies echoes of Eisenhower and tied it to ongoing arms control talks while stressing strength and deterrence.
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De Gaulle Seeks Turkish Support During Five Day Visit
President Charles de Gaulle toured Istanbul after a two day Ankara session with Turkish leaders. Talks with Sunay Demirel and foreign ministers focused on Mediterranean security and his relaxation policy between East and West. He urged Turkey to diversify beyond the Atlantic Alliance and United States.
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A Glance Inside Hubert Humphrey His Own Man Now
Hubert Humphrey portrays himself as in control of his political path while hoping voters will continue backing him. The piece contrasts his self-image with public expectations and hints at ongoing campaign dynamics.
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