O Dwyer urges leaders to wake up in new era
Gene O Dwyer, newly won Democratic senatorial nominee, said the national party must wake up to a new age in history. He spoke after upsetting Nickerson and Resnick, arguing Humphrey should withdraw as McCarthy gains delegates. He expects the state committee to name him as one of 67 at large delegates to Chicago.
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O'Dwyer Wins Big In New York Democratic Primary
Paul O'Dwyer leads with 266 500 votes as Eugene Nickerson collects 250 405 and Joseph Resnick 217 141. He vows to unite the New York delegation for McCarthy and rules out a Humphrey Ted Kennedy national ticket, calling Humphrey a war candidate while stressing a nationwide movement for change.
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O'Dwyer Seeks Senate Seat In NY Primary Fight
Paul O'Dwyer, 60, campaigning for the Democratic senatorial nomination, trails Javits as he promotes peace in a Kennedy McCarthy aligned bid. His life spans from Bohula Ireland to New York politics, with family ties, a law degree, and longtime activism shaping a campaign framed against war and Johnson Humphrey policies.
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New York Upset Signals Peace Message in O'Dwyer Win
Key political figures reacted to Paul O'Dwyer's upset victory in New York. Javits voiced confidence he could defeat O'Dwyer and satisfy New York voters on Vietnam. State leader John Burns called O'Dwyer’s win an affront to Johnson Humphrey alignment. Burns praised O'Dwyer as a gentleman and strong candidate.
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