McCarthy Urges Democrats to Change Course in Vietnam War
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy told a Tiger Stadium audience that Democratic voters have rejected the war and the status quo. He attacked Vice President Humphrey as Johnson’s spokesman, called for a major shift in foreign policy, and urged a large housing program and action against government job discrimination to end the war and heal the nation.
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Party of the People
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Study links student support for McCarthy to Vietnam War
SIU professor Melvin Kahn surveyed 1,288 volunteers, 968 college students aiding McCarthy in Wisconsin. Findings show supporters mainly middle class with liberal views on housing and labor, and skepticism toward administration. The study notes deep divisions, arguing students are not a cohesive new left movement. Also noted: Rio de Janeiro construction pace of sixteen buildings daily.
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Nixon Rockefeller Reagan vie for GOP platform, delegates
At the Miami Beach convention site officials and aides map the GOP nominating contest. Nixon planned to submit four policy papers while Rockefeller and Reagan vie for delegate strength ahead of the first ballot. Rome-like platform hearings begin as Morton predicts Nixon’s edge but others foresee a Rockefeller surge.
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Rockefeller Organization
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Malcolm Wilson
Gallup
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Daley Still Rules Demos As Chicago Prep For Convention
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley exerts major influence on the Democratic nominee as 95 of Illinois delegates remain uncommitted while 20 back Humphrey, 2 McCarthy, and 1 Kennedy. Announcement of his choice expected after the Illinois delegation’s moves on August 35. Forty electrical workers begin installing communications gear at the International Amphitheatre, part of a 300-man effort to set up cables, telephones, teletype, and broadcast gear for the convention.
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Humphrey McCarthy Forces Forge Vietnam Compromise
Utah Democrats report a joint Vietnam platform draft by Humphrey and McCarthy camps. The compromise backs peaceful settlement and deescalation, while endorsing redirected American foreign policy and continued Johnson administration peace efforts. Humphrey lauds unity and urges a strong fall victory.
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