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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1968

Page

3

Nixon Seeks Unity in Broad GOP Drive for White House

Richard Nixon works to unify Republican factions and energize support for the White House bid. He lining up talks with Nelson Rockefeller supporters, New York Mayor John Lindsay, and other GOP leaders to build a diverse coalition and schedule key meetings in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Kentucky.

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McCarthy Sees First Ballot Victory in sight at DNC

Senator Eugene J. McCarthy said Humphrey could win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot unless Lester Maddox enters the race. He estimated his own first ballot strength around 800 votes with 1,312 needed. Maddox could split southern support and push to a second or third ballot. Nearby figures project Humphrey at about 1,600 votes, while McCarthy backers press for momentum.

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Race Charges In Deep South At Democratic Convention

Washington AP reports McCarthy forces target the Deep South with charges of racial discrimination to challenge delegate seating at the Democratic National Convention. Primary focus is Georgia's 107 member Maddox delegation, with potential gains in Mississippi Alabama Texas amid claims of unfairness by local organizations and concerns over civil rights standings.

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McGovern Seeks Broad Support Amid Campaign Railings

In New York Sen. George McGovern courted diverse backers including State Democratic Chairman John J. Burns, California grape pickers supporters, and Brooklyn Black leaders. He praised Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers while signaling openness to Kennedy allies and urging economic development for the black community. A New Jersey Kennedy group poll questions his convention chances as state law may complicate his ballot status in South Dakota.

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Wallace Backers Face Trouble At Conclave

Wallace backers in Alabama clash over support strategy for George Wallace at the national convention. Delegates elected in May primaries fear nominating him or aiding a third party. Wallace remains resting in Montgomery and plans Indiana campaigning this week as 31 of 50 Alabama delegates weigh their options.

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