Shafer Endorses Rockefeller at GOP Governors Meet
Governor Shafer of Pennsylvania formally endorsed Nelson Rockefeller for President, signaling support from a key state as Rockefeller campaigns toward the August national convention. Rockefeller sees momentum but warns Nixon could still clinch the needed votes while Shafer vows to back Rockefeller with Pennsylvania's 64 delegates.
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Duluth
Minn
Raymond P. Shaffer
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Tulsa
Okla
Rockefeller
Shafer
Richard M. Nixon
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nixon
Miami Beach
Ohio
Kennedy Says Family Will Live By Bobby’s Principles
Edward M. Kennedy and his mother expressed deep gratitude for national sympathy after the Kennedy family tragedy. In a taped statement from the Hyannis Port lawn, he vowed supporters and colleagues will decide their future in private, while honoring Bobby Kennedy’s recalled principles.
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UPI
Robert F. Kennedy
Bobby
Joseph P. Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
Washington
Lindsay to Get Kennedy's Post
Gov. Rockefeller plans to offer New York Mayor Lindsay the Senate seat left by the Kennedy assassination within days. Lindsay weighs the offer as advisers argue its strategic value for Rockefeller’s presidential bid. Gardner would consider serving if Lindsay accepts, but prefers remaining with the Urban Coalition.
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Tulsa
Okla
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Lindsay
Rockefeller
Flint
Mich
Republican Governors Association
Kennedy
John W. Gardner
Alcoholism First of a Series
The Panorama feature introduces Alcoholism as a solvable issue with help available. The article outlines early signs and calls for seeking support, noting community and family roles. It emphasizes compassionate, practical steps and continues with further installments.
DiTrapano elected chair of West Virginia Democratic Party
Rudolph DiTrapano a Cabin Creek attorney won the four year term as chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee. He succeeds gubernatorial nominee James Sprouse as the party lineup included Reps Slack Hechler Kee and other officers and national committeeman and committeewoman Smith and Long.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Rudolph DiTrapano
Cabin Creek
Democratic Executive Committee
DiTrapano
James Sprouse
John M. Slack Jr
Ken Hechler
James Kee
Nunley
Violet) Snedeger
Elkins
James W. Pyles
New Martinsville
Pat R. Hamilton
Oak Hill
Robert J. Burke
Wheeling
Hazel Starcher
Clara Lincoln Armstead
Institute
Morris Kantor
Bluefield
Sprouse
Senate
J. Howard Myers
Willis Hickerson
Fairmont
Hulett C. Smith
Hilda Long
Huntington
Gun Makers Back Compromise on Firearms Bill
Three leading gun manufacturers Remington Winchester and Savage endorsed a modified version of the administrations gun control bill proposing a ban on interstate mail order sales while allowing states to opt out. Mossberg and Ithaca backed the stance. The administration cites growing support in Congress as House action is expected next week with Senate support possibly broadening.
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Washington
Remington
Winchester
Savage
R. H. Coleman
Remington Arms Co., Inc
Charles L. Dubuisson
Savage Arms
Emhart Corp
William L. Wallace
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Winchester-Western
O. F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc
Ithaca Gun Co
House Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Joseph D. Tydings
Protest March in Washington Draws Thousands for Solidarity Day
Leaders of the Poor People’s Campaign urged thousands to descend on Washington for a large nonviolent march to “redeem the national dream” of equality. Rev. Ralph Abernathy urged broad participation across regions and races, marking a major demonstration since 1963.
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Washington
Ralph David Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Abernathy
Martin Luther King Jr
Reds Pound Saigon as Viet Cong Attack Flares Rise
South Vietnamese paratroopers fought a seven hour battle near Saigon killing 80 Viet Cong in a swampy launching belt used for rocket attacks on the capital. Rockets hit Saigon waterfront as U S bombers and artillery answered.
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UPI
U.S
Khe Sanh
Tan Son Nhut
Vietnam
Cambodia
Mekong
Fishy Tale Echoes From Quiet Shore
A light hearted local note riffs on a fish story about a creature returning home and downplaying the size of its bait theft amid morning chatter.
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