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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

4

March primary bid aims to bar Humphrey proxy slate

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey seeks to keep his name off California's June 4 primary ballot by discouraging uncommitted delegates from pledging to him through a proxy slate. State and federal officials, including Thomas Lynch and the Johnson camp, weigh options as Humphrey maneuvers to avoid split delegation while maintaining strong ties with party groups. Meanwhile, Abernathy-led Poor People’s Campaign escalates pressure on Capitol Hill with demands for federal aid, jobs programs, and anti-poverty legislation, planning testimony and protests to force action.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey California Nsure Humphrey Johnson Golden State Thomas C. Lynch Los Angeles Lynch Robert F. Kennedy Dn.y Eugene Z. McCarthy T.milln Rumphrey Agriculture Department Justice Department Pic Aif New York New York City Mexico Kennedy Philadelphie Kinglpates Mace alHig Packers Penn- Cosylvania New Jersey Humprey, Coy Richard J. Hughes Jag Orgarjetta Hughes van Tohnson Ohio Akron Sam Stephen M. Young Kennealy Maryland Chicago Venlon

Kennedy faults fed effort to feed hungry during Indiana trip

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy charged the federal government fails to cope with widespread hunger in the United States. He told about 5,000 students at Valparaiso University that food stamp and commodity programs reach only 18 percent of the poor while campaigning in northern Indiana amid scattered showers and mild temperatures.

Valparaiso Ind Robert F. Kennedy United States Kennedy Indiana Valparaiso University Treasury McCarthy Tnesia Comeliia Eutrom Kennedy J. McCarthy Indiana Puente Roger D. Branigin New York saidjCans Ken Gymnasiuim Ward Serritor Worcester McCarthy Taler Kennedy Motom Cade Gary Knots Minnesota New Hampshire Calumet Avenue Tiscay Hammond

Hershey Holds Line on Draft Changes Donor Johnson Alters Course

Washington AP draft chief Lewis B Hershey rejected a White House advisory commission plan to remodel the Selective Service System and said President Johnson endorsed only operational tweaks. A three member presidential task force including Hershey favored keeping the system largely as is, with regionalization and centralization proposals left unresolved due to funding limits.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Johnson White House Hershey Burke Mar Shall Ina Congress Ambelerige Procrarin Jolson Hersing Robert McNamara Charles I. Schultze Dana Definse Monitoy Hershey Salt Depol'trom Selective Service

Heart transplant patient dies in Paris hospital

Paris report says Clovis Roblain, a grand father and French truck driver, died 13 hours after receiving a heart from a 1 year old in the world seventh transplant. Chief surgeon Maurice Mercadier said the new heart functioned until the end, death attributed to secondary causes and low resistance. hospital staff noted overall poor prognosis.

Paris UPI Pation la Pilite Clovis Roblain Maurice Mercadier Roblain

Blaiberg Series Report On Transplant Patient Death

Philip Blaiberg and wife Eileen report to The Light on Mage 9 about the death of Roblain following a heart transplant. He died two hours after a pessimistic briefing, in a hospital room as funeral music played after the medical update.

Philip Blaiberg Eileen Light Meareadi¢e Roblain Trench Milional Radlio

McCarthy delegates face primary strength test at Kennedy country

In Massachusetts, Democratic delegates rally behind J McCarthy for the August national convention. Kennedy write-in votes could signal shifts in Bobby’s support in the populous Northeast, while Edward Kennedy remains a notable figure in the race.

Kennedy Country Minnesota Senate Massachusetts Democratic Nationale Robert F. Kennedy Bay Mele Carthy Northeast Edward M. Kennedy New York

Texas Campaign Costs Soar In Primary Fight

The Texas presidential race unfolds amid soaring campaign costs with totals exceeding two million dollars. Candidates attack Connally and tout reforms while urging delegates to consider Humphrey for the nomination. Local figures press for stricter voter registration and regulation of gifts to keep influence in check.

Nally Alsi Monlay Texas Atl Humphrey

Mock Vote at St Mary's University GOP convention

Rocky Rockefeller wins mock GOP nomination at St Marys University Government students stage a pretend national convention naming Reagan as running mate Rockefeller defeats Nixon Jed 787 to 54 on first two ballots. Democrats to hold a parallel mock at a later time Kennedy and other speakers scheduled for the briefed event.

California Gov Reagan Rockefeller Richard Nixon Jed Government Bill Crane Nixon

Principal Posts Filled in North East ISD Elementary Schools

Supt Billy K Reagan announced the appointments for three new elementary schools. Henry A Coes moves from Wilshire to Regency Place Elementary. Charles R assistant principal at Wilshire becomes principal there. Esther Pape, an elementary supervisor for Liedistil, will lead Clear Spring Elementary. Avwd Tally named principal of Camelot Elementary.

North East Independent Achoal Billy K. Reagan Henry A. Coes Wilshire Regency Place Charles R Mya Esther Pape Liedistil Clear Spring Peticipal Camelot Wd Tally Clenmenbery Talucalind Texas Edition Ana

Commission Plans Meeting at Antioch Baptist Church

The Community Relations Commission will host a meeting Tuesday at 4136 Nadav to discuss police handling of a disturbance in the city area. residents claim mistreatment by police drivers and seek input on the incident and response.

Community Relations Commissiony Ube Antioch Baptish Church Nadav

Girl Dies In Crash In McAllen District News

Miss Lenni June Shannon, 17, died after a pickup truck struck two palm trees on a residential street in McAllen. The AP report notes the collision occurred late Monday, with authorities investigating the crash and the victim identified by the McAllen police.

Mcallen Lenni June Shannon Manlay

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