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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

3

Kennedy Must Win Nebraska Primary In Race For Nomination

Nebraska Democrats vote in a presidential primary with Kennedy insisting victory is essential for the White House bid while McCarthy stays in the race. Nixon leads Republicans as forecasts predict record turnout and delegates. Kennedy campaigns in Omaha and Creighton urging Nebraskans to judge candidates for November.

Omaha Neb Nebraska Robert F. Kennedy White House Eugene J. McCarthy Richard M. Nixon Frank Marsh Calif Hubert H.braska Humphrey Kennedy Indiana Na Lof McCarthy Nixon Ohio Iowa South Dakota Johnson Mary Kennedy Nixon Stephen Smith Robert H. Ellsworth Sacramento Brrusss Kennedy Beatrice Nebraska City Creighton University

Kennedy Seeks Fair Shake From Ohio Delegates

Sen Robert F Kennedy addressed 250 delegates in Columbus after a motorcade through city streets urging a fair shake rather than favors as Ohio votes split among Kennedy McCarthy Humphrey and Young. The scene followed coverage of Soviet disputes over Western reporting on troop movements near Warsaw Pact borders and a Prague death inquiry.

Sen McCarthy Kennedy Omaha Nebraska United States Moscow Ivan I. Yakubovsky Yakubovsky Czechoslovakia Poland Kremlin Columbus Ohio Robert F. Kennedy New York Yakuboksy Pravda Munist Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Port Columbus Hubert H. Humphrey Stephen M. Young Davenport Des Mones Iowa Ethel Washington Kennedy and Stood With Him As He Told the Airport Rallyo

Rocky's Arms Proposal Axed

ALBANY NY AP The New York legislature killed a bill by Gov Nelson Rockefeller to license all rifles and shotguns in the state. Debate cited Dr Martin Luther King Jr slaying to justify stricter weapon curbs. Stavisky accused the National Rifle Association of misleading the public, provoking a fiery exchange with Mason who accused him of not knowing the issue.

Albany N.Y New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Martin Luther King Jr Leonard P. Stavisky D-Queens National Rifle Association

West Virginia primary selects governors and delegates

West Virginia voters choose party nominees for governor and delegates to both national conventions. Democratic contenders include Robertson and Sprouse with Kaufman also in the mix, while Underwood and Moore vie for the GOP nomination. Kennedy led Democratic delegate preference in AP polling, with Humphrey and McCarthy trailing.

West Virginia Hulett C Himself C. Donald Robertson James M. Sprouse Paul J. Kaufman Charleston Robertson GOP Cecil H. Underwood Arch A. Moore Jr Washington Rint Nanesdarad Casiane Rand W. Va Hubert H. Humphrey Robert F. Kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Associated Press Kennedy Humphrey McCarthy Ayul John F. Kenedy Vacat Moore U.S. House

Japan asks US to keep subs away over radioactivity

Japan pressed the United States to keep its nuclear submarines from Japanese waters until scientists clear suspicions after Swordfish readings in Sasebo suggested elevated radioactivity. Officials said the readings were 10 to 20 times normal but below danger levels, while US investigators arrived to assist Japan in determining the cause.

Tokyo Japan United States Toshio Kimura Sasebo U.S Kimura Navy State Department U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

Panama Election Chaos Hints Victory for Samudio

Panama's electoral tribunal prepared to announce government candidate David Samudio won by a slim margin amid violence fears. Opposition led by ex-president Armijo Arias contested results as irregularities including ballot box thefts surfaced and guardsmen appeared to influence voters.

Panama David Samudio Armilio Arias Trbunal Samudio Pan Amas Ment National Assembly Anias Bolivar Vallarino Arias

Rockefeller to Speak on Vietnam at Penn State

Gov Nelson Rockefeller, seeking the Republican nomination, will deliver a second Vietnam and foreign policy address on Wednesday at Pennsylvania State University. The first major Vietnam speech in May urged de Americanization of the war and a shift away from a U S military buildup.

Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller Pennsylvania State University Rockefeller Vietnam Philadelphia U.S

Nixon Making Oregon Tour

Richard M. Nixon campaigns for the Republican nomination opening a two day swing through Oregon. Several hundred supporters greet him at Portland International Airport with Mrs Jean Kennedy Smith aboard. Nixon plans to lunch in the Portland area, dine in Medford, then speak in Pendleton and Hillsboro with evening events.

Portland. Ore Richard M. Nixon Oregon Portland International Jean Kennedy. Smith Robert F. Kennedy Nixon Portland Medford Pendheton Hillsboro

Prejury Trial In Texas Perjury Case For State Rep William Laite

In Lubbock AP reports the perjury trial of State Rep William E Laite Jr 34 of Macon Ga moves toward more testimony. The prosecution alleges Laite owner of Laite Construction Co gave false answers during an investigation into a 1965 federal housing project renovation in Big Spring. A Dallas grand jury returned a 23 count indictment in July charging theft of government property and making late statements to the Federal Housing Administration. Witnesses on Monday include a grand jury foreman secretary of the grand jury a court reporter a plumber and a plumbing contractor.

Federal Ing Administration

Brown Jury Selection Continues In New Orleans Trial

Efforts to seat a jury for Bobby Seale era figure rap Brown continue in federal court in New Orleans. Brown, 24, faces gun law charges tied to carrying a carbine across state lines while under indictment. The defense seeks to delay pending a 5th Circuit appeal on a wiretapping issue as jurors are questioned amid heavy police guard.

New Orleans Rap Brown Brown U. S. Dist Lansing Mitchell Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee U.S. Circuit N Court of Appeals Justice Department Department Spod ‘Brown Mitchell Kunstler Hsmi New York Icharges Cambridge Maryland

Pawtucket Passes 1916 Law Banning Animals From Slater Park

Pawtucket officials reveal a 1916 ordinance barring animals from Slater Park, home to the city dog pound and the 200. The city council was briefed on Pawtucket dog laws as part of this discovery.

Pawtucket, R.I Slater Park

Delegates Selected In 29 States Delegates Selected In 29 States

Delegates to national conventions have been chosen by primaries or state conventions in 28 states. The Associated Press tabulates first balloting choices for Republican and Democratic delegates with numerous states listing committed results and several polls incomplete.

Washington Associated Press

Political Picture: Top Developments In Primary Contests

Summary of key 1960s political races with Nebraska and West Virginia primaries. Kennedy and McCarthy lead the Democratic presidential test while Humphrey projects strong delegate support. Nixon seeks a decisive Republican victory. West Virginia debate centers on delegate allocation and the gubernatorial race featuring Robertson Sprouse Kaufman and Underwood Moore.

Nebraska Robert F. Kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Hubert A. Humphrey M. Nixon West Virginia Cef C. Donald Robertson James M. Sprouse Paul J. Kaufman Cecil H. Underwood Arch A. Moore Jr

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