Humphrey Seeks National Rights Pact at Negro Church
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey addressed a cheering African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Philadelphia vowing a new and complete national commitment to human rights. He called himself a soul brother and urged action on two centuries of denied equality as his wife underwent surgery in Bethesda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPI
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Brotherhood of Man
Percy Tells Slate Bid by Nixon in 1960
Senator Charles H. Percy says Richard Nixon discussed the 1960 vice presidency with him. Percy avoided a firm answer but noted no burning desire for a national ticket and could picture serving with Nixon, while stressing his duty to seek the strongest law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles H. Percy
Richard N. Nixon
Percy
Nixon
Bell & Howell Inc
Chicago
Nixon Proposes Slum Plan of Tax Incentives and Loans
Nixon proposed a system of tax incentives and loan guarantees to revitalize urban slums and assist the poor. He argued reforms must promote self-reliance, curb welfare dependence, involve residents in rebuilding, and move away from a large federal funds approach amid economic constraints. He cited ruined cities as critique of old governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Indianapolis
Richard M. Nixon
Shafer Says Pa Delegation Tilt to Rockefeller
Harrisburg governor Shafer said Pennsylvania may favor Nelson Rockefeller over Nixon for the Republican nomination, while stressing he will keep the delegation noncommitted and aim for unity. Nixon outlined modest poverty program cost and urged a new direction while courting Indiana and Gary voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Raymond P. Shafer
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Pennsylvania
Richard Nixon
Shafer
Rockefeller
Nixon
Indianapolis
Gary
Indiana
Nixdén
Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Roger D. Branigin
America
Compromise Firearm Bill OKd by Senate
The Senate approved a compromise firearm bill by 22 to 5, relaxing parts of California's gun law while boosting police help in weapon supervision. The measure marks a year since the Black Panther group burst into the Assembly, prompting the original reactionary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sacramento
UPI
Black Panther Party
Johnson says Tet defeat was self inflicted by American mindset
Gen. Harold K. Johnson told the Adjutants General Association that the Tet offensive was perceived as a Communist victory only because Americans lost confidence. He noted South Vietnam’s government and army performed well, while Viet Cong touched multiple cities, and argued U S resolve remained strong when allied support was solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Harold K. Johnson
Army
South Vietnam
Adjutants General Association
Saigon
Hue
Johnson
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
SLATE
Ering
Frank Rizzo
Kennedy-Johnson
Ota
LEROY
Sunbeam
Priwar
Pine Avenue
Long Borah
Woolworth's
Savane Ream Moreen
Geir
Detroit
Newark
Rocky Up
Penn
Pearce
South ST
WEAR
Zonder Paramount Long Beach
MAREN
Piaza Parlor
Sen
Panramerigard
TS Bay
Yagua
Weys
Tween
Artesia
ACME
Mattress & Box Springs Factory
AGME
Mattress Factory
Long Beach
Hare
Tony
Bankamericard
W. Pith
Santa Ana
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!