Rockefeller Signs Controversial Primary Bill Amid Debate
Governor Rockefeller signed a primary bill that drew bipartisan support yet faced sharp criticism in the Senate. Critics warned the measure's complexity and potential political consequences, while supporters argued for a road map to direct primaries. The bill could influence Javits's candidacy and shifts in party nomination dynamics.
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Page Rockefeller
Senate
GOP
Carl Spad
John S. Burns
Schenectady
Rockefeller
Democratic Executive Committee
U.S
Jacob K. Javits
Javits
Gov
Sen. Javits
Spad
Lews J. Lefkowitz
New York City
Albany
Foe
Liberal Party
New York State
Troy Industrial Authority Authorized Amid City Expansion
The Industrial Authority for Troy gains state authorization to convert city assets into industrial growth, with leases returning revenue to the city and school district. It will oversee the former airport site, permit urban development, rent property, and partner with the city on streets and utilities. Commission structure includes eight members chosen by the city manager, with two councilors and representation from business, industry, and labor.
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Pure Water Authority
New York
State Social Welfare Department
State Social Services Department
Kelleher
Wilford LeForestier
Corporation Council
Ar. LeForestier
Manase
Rover
A. Suerer
Chamber of Commerce and City Council
Peterson Youigusls
Viet Cong and Gis clash in seven hour battle
A reported seven hour clash between Viet Cong and GI forces involved about 300 communist fighters. A Vietnamese spokesman said 36 weapons were captured and Communist casualties were about 150 killed with government losses described as very light. B52 raids targeted Quang Tri and Quang Tin, while Yen Bai rail yards near Hanoi were bombed.
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Quang Tin
1St Corps
North Vietnam
Yen Bai
Hanoi
Hann
Thailand
GOP Rebels Press for New Vietnam Policy in 1968
Republican leaders and critics clashed over Vietnam strategy as Aiken and Dirksen urged a tougher stance. Aiken linked Johnson’s aims to political ends while Dirksen warned against criticizing the commander in chief. Javits Perey and Scott proposed a GOP policy statement advocating renewed negotiations and restraint, arguing debate on merits strengthens a free society.
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Johnson
Aiken
Enem
Dirksen
United States
Vietnam
GOP
Jacob RK. Javits
New York
Charles H. Perey
Winds
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Javits
Perey
Scott
Viet
Eritcal
Sen. Bourke
Bo Hickenlooper
Tuwa
Cremmatte Toit Masnet
Hickenlooper
Vies Howeser
Me Q. Hatfield
Oregon
Britain Seeks Early Talks to Join Common Market
Prime Minister Wilson outlined a British bid to join the six nation Common Market aiming to persuade de Gaulle. He stressed negotiation on a transition for farmers, trade preferences for Commonwealth nations, protection for British growers in EFTA, and currency safeguards for the pound.
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Atomic Energy Agency
BEC
NEC
Rome
Wilson
de Gaulle
REC
European Free Trade Association
France
Soaves
Paris
Hey
West Germany
Taty
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Europe
Uniteds
Soviet Union
May Cold Wave Expands Eastward Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a May cold wave chilled much of the central United States and moved toward the eastern seaboard. New record lows appeared in Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas amid frost forecasts for 26 states from the Great Lakes to the Pacific and south toward Tennessee. Snow and flurries affected the Rockies and northern plains as frost, freezing temperatures, and unsettled conditions persisted into the day.
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Midwest
Uat
Nebraska
Kansas
New Mexico
Tes
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Tenenessee
Rocks Mountain
Northern Plains
Colorado
Rockies
Dakotas
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Iso
Florida
Seatutes
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George Thomson
George Duckwitz
Red Threat
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Gulf of Tonkin
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