Parties Begin Efforts To Woo Negro Voters
Washington AP reports both Democratic and Republican leaders crisscross the country to win Black support for 1968. Names cited include Louis Martin and Clarence Townes Jr. with focus on key states New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan and California. Townes aims for 30 percent of the Black vote, Martin stresses program progress and party contrast. Townes, 39, from Richmond, Virginia, highlights a younger, self aware Black electorate favoring party governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Martin
Poe
Cleveland
Chicago
Clarence Townes Jr
Townes
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Charles H. Percy
Mlinois
George Romney
Robert P. Griffin
Detroit
Martin
Richmond
Virginia Union Universitey
Republican Polletics
Democratic Organization
Goldwater Speech Highlights GOP Youth Rift in Omaha
Barry Goldwater spoke at a Young Republican convention in Omaha as moderates battle conservatives for control. The three way race for chairman loomed Friday, with Ray Bliss arguing the national committee should aid campaigns but not pick nominees. Moderates led by Jim Betts backed reforms to curb federation power, opposing the proposed 34 year age cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Barry Goldwater
Republican National Federation
Federation
Goldwater
Johnson
Senate
GOP
Ray Bliss
National Committee
Federalion
Dodd Senate Censure Showdown Teeters On Vote
Senator Thomas Dodd pleads for a vote on the ethics charge accusing him of double billing and converting about 116000 dollars in political funds. The Senate ethics panel seeks a resolution, with leaders signaling a possible vote by Thursday or tonight as Dodd appeals for a fair shake and a quick decision. Mrs Dodd sits among senators families as the six day debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas J. Dodd
Senate
Connecticut
Dodd
Tomorerow
Mike Mansfield
Senate Ethics Committee
Sen
Russell B. Long
Arabian Army Revolt Threatens Aden Plan
London reports a mutiny in the South Arabian army after 18 Britons died and 23 were wounded amid clashes in Aden. The British plan to grant independence to the federation by January faces new pressure as disputes over service conditions and intertribal rivalries surface following a merger of the federal army. British Foreign Office notes a six month post independence naval and air presence to guard the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aden
Arabia
Federation
Foreign Office
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hinots
California
New Jersey
Maryland
Missouri
Lyndon B. Johnson
Illinois
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Neegroes
America
Bliss
Tom van Sickle
Kansas
Jim Betts
National Committee 4
U.S
gAn Hoa
South Vietnam
da Nang
Ben, Thomas Dodd
THE
MAS Service Co
British
George Brown
House of Comemons
South Arabian
Main
Nabisco
Ottawa
Garnett
Humbolt
T.V. Froze Good
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!