Nixon visits Philadelphia slum as campaign optics turn to urban poverty
Richard M. Nixon toured a Negro shopping center in North Philadelphia and spoke to suburban crowds about law and order, war, and social justice. He pledged to support Sullivan’s efforts and urged not to ignore urban poverty while seeking cross racial support.
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Leon Sullivan
Sullivan
Kennedy Faces Jeers on 1968 Campaign Return in Boston
Senator Edward M. Kennedy returned to the 1968 campaign trail amid hostile chants at a Humphrey rally in Boston. Protesters shouted sell out as he introduced Vice President Humphrey to over ten thousand in the shopping district. Kennedy avoided the motorcade for security and hinted Humphrey could carry Massachusetts, with further campaigning to follow.
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Johnson names 30 member panel for executive interchange
President Johnson appointed a 30 member panel of businessmen and government officials to develop a program for the exchange of young executives between government and business. Alan Boyd said there is ignorance about government and business on both sides. Boyd and Harry McPherson met Johnson at his Texas ranch before the announcement.
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Here
Muriel Humphrey Praises Johnson on Southern Campaign Swing
Mrs Muriel Humphrey winding up a three state Southern tour on behalf of her husband Hubert H Humphrey said she had received a call from Lady Bird Johnson expressing pleasure over her remarks about the Johnson administration The First Lady told her he was pleased and called her the greatest woman campaigner she had seen The remarks followed questions about whether Hubert Humphrey might break with the administration over Vietnam
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UPI
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N.C
Virginia
Hubert H. Humphrey
Union Rally Set Monday in Fairmont at UE Local 627
Labor union members from Monongalia and Preston counties are invited to a rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate James M. Sprouse and other COPE endorsed candidates. The event begins at 7 30 p m with refreshments served at UE Local 627 Hall 212 Jackson St.
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Wallace Predicts State Takeover Of Federally Desegregated Schools
Wallace told reporters aboard his Orlando campaign plane that if not elected president there would be a public outcry against federal desegregation, driving states to take over schools with police powers. He forecast 15 000 to 20 000 rallies and claimed federal judges provoke violence in integrated games, urging against race mixing and predicting elections won on segregation platforms.
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George Wallace
Humphrey Strives To Forge Peace Message In 1968 Campaign
Vice President Hubert Humphrey resists breaking with President Johnson over Vietnam while courting peace as a path to voter support. He visits Independence and Truman’s home, pushing a tougher campaign style to gain traction against Nixon and Wallace.
Bob Hope Declares Candidacy Across Nation
Comedian Bob Hope says he will join the presidential race via a nationwide telecast next Wednesday under the alias Gaylord Goodfellow. He quips politics will be his, while others run, as he attends Shrine ceremonies and comments on Muskie Agnew Angew and the party tickets amid campaign chatter.
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Lawrence Welk
Wallace Campaign Gains Momentum Amid Large Donations
Glib predictions failed as Wallace's operation expands beyond skeletal advances. He gathers funds from small donors at rallies and from a secret high‑roller pool, while targeting Nixon and Humphrey. Labor defections boost Wallace in Texas and across the nation amid protest politics.
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