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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

6

Humphrey Promotes Real Form With Big Business Backers

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey wooed businessmen at a Washington luncheon applauding progressive conduct. He argued the war on poverty requires cross party effort and warned against violence while stressing business and government can jointly tackle slums. Gerald Ford mocked Humphrey’s campaign bid as he praised resilience. Humphrey urged workers to have a stake in country, noting business has grown more progressive than politics over four decades.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hubert Humphrey House Gerald R. Ford Michigan Jwanson-Humphrey Ford Bobby

Rockefeller candidacy sparks west east power clash says Yorty

Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty, a Democrat, told reporters Rockefeller's presidential bid signals a west versus eastern establishment struggle. He says Rockefeller aims to block Nixon's nomination, noting Nixon's California roots and recent New York move. Rockefeller forces focus on Nixon, not Reagan.

Los Angeles New York Nelson Rockefeller Sam Yorty Yorty Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Nixon Reagan Yorly Joh F. Kennedy Rockefellers GOP

Kennedy Attacks Johnson on Vietnam Talks at Purdue

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy assailed President Johnson over Viet Nam talks during a Purdue University visit in Lafayette Indiana. He urged quick agreement on a site for negotiations and pledged support for any site the President reaches with Hanoi, while noting U S rejection of some sites and shared concerns about proposed locations.

Lafayette Robert F. Kennedy Johnson Kennedy Indiana Purdue University New York Democrat Hanoi U.S

Kennedy Walks Out Of TV Interview In Vietnam Policy Clash

UPI reporting from London says Senator Robert Kennedy stormed out of a BBC interview when asked how his Vietnam policy differed from Eugene McCarthy's. He later toured Indiana, receiving a warm reception from state employees and campaigning ahead of the May 7 primary with Governor Branigin. Kennedy also visited a Ford plant in Indianapolis, exchanging handshakes with workers during the tour.

London UPI Robert Kennedy Eugene McCarthy British Broadcasting Corp Kennedy SBC David Lomax Chiff Michelmore Indianapolis Indiana Roger D. Branighn New York

GOP Charges Democrats Ruin U.S. Economy

Washington reports by UPI say the GOP leadership issued a 75 page study blaming Democrats for driving the nation toward economic crisis. It urges state control of more programs, reduced federal spending, and tax revenue shifts to states and localities. The report calls for a Hoover Commission style cutback and criticizes inflation and borrowing. It also proposes a two step minimum wage and tax credits for employers in manpower training programs.

Washington UPI Republican Coordinating Committee GOP U.S Hoover Commission

Rockefeller Gains Pennsylvania Backing But Shafer Withholds Endorsement

Pennsylvania Governor Raymond P. Shafer praised Nelson Rockefeller as a man with wisdom and leadership needed for turbulent times while stopping short of endorsing him for the Republican presidential nomination. At a Philadelphia luncheon, Shafer said Rockefeller is popular in Pennsylvania as peers urged the GOP to rally to his candidacy.

Raymond P. Shafer Pennsylvania Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Shafer Rockefeller World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

McCarthy Whirlwinds for Indiana Votes

UPI reports Senator Eugene J. McCarthy campaigned across southern Indiana for the Tuesday Indiana Democratic presidential primary. He met factory workers at Cummins Engine Co. and spoke to about 3,000 at the Lawrence County Courthouse square in Bedford, urging voters to study issues and vote intelligently. He also drew about 400 in Columbus and rode in a torchlight parade in Evansville after a stop in Louisville.

Evansville, Ind UPI Eugene J. McCarthy Indiana Louisville Minnesota Bartholomew County Columbus Vietnam Roper Branigin Chicago Lawrence County

Kennedy effort cited by Yorty over Democrat, New Yorker quote

Yorty warned that Sen Robert Kennedy’s push within the Democratic side could allow him to buy influence. He also claimed the New Yorker could shift control of the government back to the eastern establishment, which Yorty said would be detrimental to California.

Robert Kennedy California Yorty

Maher Named To Kennedy Drive Public Relations Staff

Gerald F. Maher was appointed to the Los Angeles public relations unit of the Kennedy for President campaign. A 49 year old former chair of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, Maher had served since 1960 and led the board as chairman for several years before his term ended. Previously he was labor editor of the Los Angeles Mirror until 1958.

Los Angeles CNS Gerald F. Maher Maher California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board Los Angeles Mirror

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