Humphrey backs open elections in South Vietnam
Vice President Humphrey proposed free elections in South Vietnam allowing all groups to participate including the Viet Cong if they renounce past allegiance and accept the democratic process. He signaled possible acceptance of a Communist party within the South Vietnam electoral arena.
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McCarthy rejects free election plan for South Vietnam
Sen. Eugene McCarthy urged negotiating a coalition government in South Vietnam before any free elections. He dismissed Humphrey’s call for a free vote as unrealistic, citing Vietnam’s prior election experience. McCarthy suggested elections could follow a coalition with Viet Cong input, after Paris talks and a broad candidate pool.
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Reagan and Lindsay Clash On Vietnam War Platform
Reagan urged GOP to Fight to Win in Vietnam and restore law and order at home. Lindsay pressed for a clear mandate to exit the war and for domestic programs to curb urban violence. Both agreed the platform should be meaningful, not mere appeasement, with funding potentially around 20 billion for civil disorder reforms.
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Johnson demands rollback of Bethlehem Steel price rise
President Johnson pressed the steel industry to hold prices and roll back Bethlehem Steel's 3 percent across the board increase, warning it could trigger broad inflation, higher consumer costs, and harm U.S. competitiveness. He said no defense-contract pullback decision was made but left the door open.
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Lindsay rules out dark horse bid at GOP convention
New York Mayor John Lindsay told reporters after addressing the platform committee that he will not pursue the GOP nomination even if a deadlock occurs at the Republican National Convention next week. He urged any delegations favoring him to back Governor Rockefeller, a Rockefeller supporter, and said he has no interest in the vice presidency. Lindsay dismissed reports that he would accept the nomination in a deadlock as rash and inaccurate.
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