Michigan Republicans urge Romney candidacy for president
Republican lawmakers from Michigan pressed Gov George Romney to enter the race for president. A statement by all state GOP legislators except Rep Gerald Ford claimed commitment to nominate and elect Romney. Ford, the House Republican leader, avoided endorsing early, saying his remark was careful and not a full pledge. Senator Griffin said members are actively promoting Romney in the House and Senate.
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Moyers: LBJ will run again and be hard to beat
Chicago report notes Bill Moyers, former Johnson press secretary, stating there is no doubt President Johnson will run and would be hard to defeat regardless of Republican challengers. He cites Johnsons broad domestic accomplishments benefiting many sectors of society.
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Nixon for President Orchestra Previewed in Washington
Washington previews show a small Nixon for President ensemble planning a larger symphonic group for next year's GOP convention. Dr Gaylord Parkinson, leader of the movement, described the tone as very low key as reporters inspect the headquarters. Nixon himself was not in the area and has not announced candidacy.
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Percy says hold back GOP on 1968 bid in Oregon letter
In Salem Oregon UPI reports Charles H Percy R IL warns Republicans not to commit early to a presidential candidate. He argues blasting chorus of voices ahead of necessary choices dampens possibilities and recalls 1964 Goldwater nominating episode. A memo notes Nixon as favored candidate in a cross section poll while Parkinsons HQ displays Nixon era photos.
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Suit Challenges California Literacy and Voting Requirement
Bakersfield report states a lawsuit filed in Kern County Superior Court charges California’s 74 year old English literacy voting rule discriminates against those literate only in Spanish. Plaintiffs James D. Lorenz Jr and Don B. Kates Jr say recent California and U.S. Supreme Court voting rights rulings may open a path to declare the English literacy qualification unconstitutional.
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Nixon campaign emblem sparks symbol of rising fortune
A blue emblem with three jagged white N shapes split red and blue stands as a hallmark of the Nixon campaign. Parkinson notes it symbolizes a dramatically rising line in Nixon's political fortunes, with a thunderbolt effect aimed to express hopes that presidential lightning may strike Nixon again.
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