McCarthy to Escalate National Issues Campaign in 1968
Senator Eugene McCarthy plans a broader 1968 campaign across New Hampshire Wisconsin Massachusetts Nebraska Oregon California and Texas to attack the Johnson administration on national issues. He aims to define a national program stressing unity disunity minority rights the military industrial complex and Vietnam war policy while laying out alternatives to current policy.
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Miller for Rocky and Reagan on GOP ticket
William E. Miller, Barry Goldwater's 1964 running mate, said the GOP should name a Rockefeller Reagan ticket in 1968. He endorsed Gov Nelson Rockefeller with Ronald Reagan as running mate, noting Rockefeller's loyalty but questioning his presidential run. Miller also said Nixon looks like a loser and doubted a large Nixon primary win would occur. In Oakland, a large mounted lion was reportedly seen in the Hills by Bill Russell and his daughter Donna.
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Wallace Warns of Hurt to Both Parties If He Runs
George Wallace declared in Montgomery that a 1968 bid would hurt both major parties to force a choice. He said he might run unless the parties offer a real alternative, as Senate GOP leaders split on how his candidacy would affect Johnson and the Democrats. Wallace plans to visit Ohio January 5–10 and California voters already show ballot significance. Louisiana Democrats also moved to back Wallace, with Leander Perez allies seizing control of the state party committee and signaling a Wallace ballot placement.
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Romney Merts Suharto Discusses Indonesia Visit
Gov. George Romney of Michigan held private talks with Indonesian acting president Suharto, praising Indonesia's political and economic methods as sound. Romney did not release details of the conversation, noting Suharto’s strong grip after foiling a Communist coup two years earlier.
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Dirksen Attacks LBJ on Homefront Failures in Year-End Remarks
Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen charged the Johnson administration with blindness and failure in crime, inflation, spending and European policy while condemning the Vietnam strategy. He warned of rising crime, exploding deficits, and reliance on costly social programs, urging restraint and accountability ahead of the 1968 election. He also said Republicans would resist Communist influence and defend hard lines against domestic expansion.
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Jackson Blasts De Gaulle in Senate Speech
Washington senator Henry M. Jackson labeled French President Charles de Gaulle senile and a mortal enemy, urging withdrawal of the U S ambassador and representation by a charge d affaires due to De Gaulle actions harming the United States and aiding the Soviets. Jackson, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, warned De Gaulle’s attacks on the dollar drain hurt allies and spoke of deep hatred toward English speaking people.
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McCarthy to tour California amid party rifts
Senator McCarthy plans a mid January swing through California dedicating a week to the state. He may clash with Vice President Humphrey at a joint appearance of California Democratic factions the state central committee and the California Democratic Council during the visit.
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