McCarthy Scores Major Triumph in Wisconsin Vote
McCarthy won Wisconsin with 57 percent of the Republican turnout and carried 17 Democratic votes plus 32 more through eight congressional districts. Nixon led the GOP with 30 percent, Reagan 11 percent, and Stassen 5 percent. Johnson urged retreat from White House bids. Kennedy congratulated McCarthy as he planned campaigning across Indiana Connecticut and New Hampshire.
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McCarthy Nixon win in Wisconsin primary signals shifting race
McCarthy and Nixon won handily in Wisconsin with Johnson quitting the race. Analysts say McCarthy’s win hinges on Indiana's May 7 primary, while Nixon gains momentum for the Republican nomination. Cross-overs and delegate dynamics influence the Democratic and Republican contests as Kennedy and Humphrey loom in Indiana.
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Khe Sanh siege looms as heavy fighting pace rises
Allied and North Vietnamese forces clash near Khe Sanh as estimates of enemy strength rise to 10 000 to 20 000 with American and Marine troops braced for a climactic battle. Nat Gibson reports shocks of shelling, air strikes, and helicopter assaults on the jungle ridge east of Route 9.
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Hanoi signals readiness to begin peace talks with U S
North Vietnam says it is ready to send representatives to meet U S officials and discuss an unconditional halt to bombing and all war actions so talks can start. Washington officials and lawmakers react with cautious optimism amid signals of possible face to face talks in Geneva.
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Reagan says Wisconsin vote surprises but he stays out
Gov. Ronald Reagan noted his Wisconsin primary showing of about 11 percent of Republican votes surprised him and gave a personal memory to cherish. He reiterated he is not a candidate for the presidency.
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