Johnson Agnew talk boosts bipartisan praise in Washington
Vice President elect Spiro Agnew met with President Johnson at the White House and praised him as a man he admired and respected. Johnson described Agnew and Humphrey as able partners, and the two leaders joked about party banquets while discussing Paris peace talks, the Middle East, and economic concerns. Johnson also updated Agnew on state affairs and noted Humphrey’s strong cooperation as vice president.
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Rockefeller Rejected Demo Vice Presidency
New York sources report Gov. Nelson Rockefeller declined a vice presidential offer from Fadicott Peabody of Massachusetts, believed to be Humphrey campaign coordinator. Rockefeller and Peabody gave mixed or no comments as sources debate Peabody authority and authenticity of the bid during the Democratic and Republican conventions.
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Water Problems Front in Johnson Warning to Congress
President Johnson urged Congress to prioritize water issues after receiving a 472 page Water Resources Council report. The document highlights droughts floods and pollution as threats to growth and public health and notes Alaska faces few problems while lower Colorado and Rio Grande basins face severe strains.
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