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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

15 Aug 1968

Page 14

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Southern Illinoisan

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

14

Robinson shuns Nixon as racist and backs Democrats

Jackie Robinson quits as an aide to Governor Rockefeller and endorses the Democratic nominee against Richard Nixon. Robinson, 49, criticizes Nixon for naming Spiro Agnew as running mate, saying the ticket is racist and the party is led by Southern bigots. He had previously supported Nixon in 1960 and Rockefeller in 1964.

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New York Jackie Robinson Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Robinson Nixon South Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Brooklyn Dodgers Rockefeller GOP Barry Goldwater Johnson
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Governors Invited to Apply for Riot Control Grants

Justice Department invites state governors to apply for a share of an 8.7 million riot prevention fund under the Omnibus Crime Control Act. 4.35 million becomes available by Aug 19 with an Aug 26 deadline for applications. Grants vary by state population and project type, from Alaska at 5873 to California at 414,989.

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Washington Justice Department Atty Ramsey Clark Clark Alaska California
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