LBJ Confides He Might Not Live Through Another Term
New York report cites President Johnson telling Hubert Humphrey he fears not living out a second term due to age and health. He cites family history, a past heart attack, and dislikes prolonged war pressure. Lynda Bird Robb’s visit influenced the timing before his evening address announcing retirement.
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China arms forecast warns of missiles by 1972
A Hoover Institution team at Stanford predicts Red China will build a missile system capable of striking the United States within four years. The report foresees a milder post Mao regime by 1972 open to limited arms control talks. By then China could field nuclear submarines near Hawaii and the U.S. coast, enhancing deterrence and reshaping future disarmament prospects.
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McCarthy Campaign Opens Long Beach Petitions Center
McCarthy campaigners opened the first of several Long Beach neighborhood centers to collect 25 000 local endorsements for Eugene McCarthy. The center at 2318 Harvey Way is in Charles L Beckman s home. Democratic candidate Arthur J Gottlieb spoke on urging petitions to influence the Democratic National Convention before the nominee is chosen.
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Chinese leaders urged to seek nuclear deconfliction
Report discusses how U S and Chinese leaders may face a shared risk of accidental nuclear war amid tests and missile developments. It suggests establishing a direct line or similar measures to reduce the chance of unintended escalation.
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Pyeking-Washington
Wallace Vote May Let House Select President
Princeton report notes a Wallace third party could deny a majority and force the House to choose the president. If the 1969 House is Democratic, the Democratic candidate would have an advantage. The poll highlights mismatches between popular and congressional votes and current party strength.
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McCarthyite Walkout Seen and U S Aid to South Vietnam
New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes predicts some Eugene McCarthy supporters will walk out at the Democratic Convention. McCarthy forces in Connecticut and New York protested at state conventions over delegate votes. In Saigon, the U S agreed to provide more than 7 million dollars in wheat flour and tobacco to South Vietnam under a Foreign Ministry accord.
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