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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

3

Halt to Vietnam Bombing Urged for Talks by Harriman

Washington says peace envoy W Averell Harriman has pressed President Johnson for over a year to halt bombing in North Vietnam to spur talks. He accompanied Johnson to Manila in 1985 where Allied leaders met with Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky. Rockefeller resumes GOP bid after brief White House talks on war progress and Paris expectations. U S officials hope North Vietnamese negotiators may move toward private discussions with Le Duc Tho as Paris bargaining resumes.

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Rockefeller Sees New National Mood After Kennedy Death

Rockefeller told National Press Club luncheon that Kennedy’s death created a new American mood and a renewed duty to pursue the unfinished mission of making a better nation. The New York governor spoke while seeking Republican presidential nomination, recalling Kennedy’s values and courage.

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Humphrey gains votes as Kennedy declines in momentum

UPI reports hubert humphrey's democratic convention support rose by more than 100 votes after Kennedy's death, with shifts from the Kennedy column and new state delegations. McCarthy gained under 10. California's 172 Kennedy votes stayed uncommitted. Nixon leads Republicans with 392 pledges. Rockefeller argues for new leadership amid party realignment. Springfield dispatch notes Wallace petition drive to place on November ballot.

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Westmoreland Leaves Saigon After Four Years in Vietnam

General William C. Westmoreland departed Saigon after four years commanding American forces in Vietnam. He offered no farewell speech as his 734 jet carried him to become Army Chief of Staff. The withdrawal followed a tumultuous end to a controversial era marked by U.S. strategy and battles in Saigon, Tan Son Nhut, and across South Vietnam.

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Gun Control Clamor Tie Vote Holds Off Tougher Measure

Washington lawmakers clash over a gun control bill as the House Judiciary Committee fails to approve a ban on mail order rifles shotguns and ammunition by a 16 to ? vote. Senate leaders and President Johnson push for tougher federal gun controls with hearings planned and renewed momentum after a breakfast White House meeting.

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Funeral Train and Washington See Kennedy Farewell Details

The Kennedy funeral mobilized campaign aides, railroad officials, and local authorities in a sprawling operation. A special funeral train carried the remains from California to New York and Washington with 2,300 guests and tight security. Officials coordinated hotel rooms and transportation while police and railroads staff lined routes from Union Station to Arlington National Cemetery and St Patrick’s Cathedral.

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Connally Sees Law Focus in Campaign Before War

Governor Connally places law and order as top issue ahead of Vietnam War in the presidential race. He vows strict punishment for lawbreakers, notes personal security concerns after Kennedy assassination, and hedges on a possible vice presidential bid while predicting strong delegate support at the Texas Democratic convention.

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