Eisenhower Celebrates 77th Birthday With Cornerstone Ceremony
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower marked his 77th birthday by presiding at a National Presbyterian Church cornerstone ceremony in Washington and dining with longtime colleagues. The event drew a bipartisan mix including Vice President Humphrey, Secretary Rusk, and Nixon. Eisenhower, resting in retirement after medical issues, said he felt well and looked forward to golf this winter. He doubted a personal Far East mission.
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Trucking groups near agreement on spill strike settlement
A 60 independent trucking firms inch toward a new settlement proposal for striking steel haulers. NSCA officials and drivers failed to attend talks, while state labor officials expressed guarded optimism as regional governors stayed in touch by phone.
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Rockefeller asks end to campaign for Republican nomination
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller urged supporters to stop efforts to place his name in the 1968 GOP race. He said his candidacy would be divisive and destructive for the party and the country, while New York and New Hampshire groups weigh continuing pushes for his bid. He noted he may attend the Miami convention as a favorite son device to unite delegates.
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Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Miami
Gen Gavin Weighs Run for 1968 Republican Nomination
Gen James M. Gavin weighs a possible 1968 Republican presidential bid if moderates fail to unify by mid November. He favors Vietnam de escalation and will assess Vietnam during a two week Southeast Asia trip before deciding. A bid would enter New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska and Oregon primaries.
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Romney Targets Johnson Over Vietnam Spending at Fundraiser
Gov. George Romney accused President Johnson of using the Vietnam war as a smokescreen for high federal spending and a tax rise. Speaking at a Republican dinner in Grayslake, Romney argued most spending since Eisenhower went to butter at home, not defense.
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Charles Percy
Reagan's Key Role Emerges in 1968 Primaries
Washington reports Gov. Ronald Reagan poised to influence the first 1968 Republican presidential primaries in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Party leaders see him as a potential balance of power between Nixon and Romney, with unofficial campaigns possibly hampering Nixon and aiding Romney. Reagan may withdraw his name from the New Hampshire ballot if supporters enter it.
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