Hesitation Cost Rockefeller in Republican Bid
Miami Beach AP reports Nelson Rockefeller’s late entry and costly campaign hurt his 1968 GOP race. He launched after March 21 with a multimillion dollar push, but key backers like Spiro Agnew and John Volpe shifted to Nixon, sealing the former governor’s fate.
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Rockefeller
William E. Miller
GOP
Manhattan
Michigan
George Romney
Nixon
Albany
N.Y
Sion
Maryland
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Massachusetts
John A. Volpe
Song Heralds Ronnie's Route
Miami Beach AP reports Ronald Reagan addressing the Republican convention as the band played California here I come right back where I started from signaling Nixon endorsement with a musical cue reflecting the campaign mood and return.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Ronald Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
California
World reaction mixed to Nixon nomination
Moscow shows restrained reaction as Tass notes Nixon’s statements were more moderate. Italy’s L Unita calls Nixon’s Miami Beach win the “triumph of the old tricky Dick.” Wen Wei Pao labels him a warmonger while East Germany cites anti-communism. South Korea welcomes him. Sweden’s Expressen calls him a gloomy prospect. Thieu dodges Vietnam section comments.
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London
Richard M. Nixon
United States
Moscow
Tass
Nixon
L’unita of
Rome
Communist Party
Miami Beach
Fla
Tricky Dick
Hong Kong
Wen Wei Pao
Peking
China
East Germany
ADN
U.S.A
Vietnam
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Sweden
Europe
Asia
Expressen
Stockholn
Richard Nixon
Social Democrat
Aftenbladet
Arizona votes solid for Nixon at 1960 convention
Arizona's 16 National Convention votes were cast for Richard Nixon early today. Delegates described Nixon's unanimous first ballot nomination as a unity signal, helped by Goldwater's backing and speeches from Reagan and Romney. Arizona had been uncommitted but aligned with Nixon from the start.
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Robert K. Walker
Miami Beach
Fla
Arizona
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Hame
Lune
Frank Middleton
Ronald Reagen
George Romney
Mary Ellen Hamilton
Flagstaff
Barry Goldwater
Percy Rates First As Demonstrator
At the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy led favorite son demonstrations. He marched with placards for Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes and voiced support for favorite sons alongside Winthrop Rockefeller Frank Carlson George Romney and Clifford Case.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Percy
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Kansas
Frank Carlson
Michigan
George Romney
Clifford Case
New Jersey
Troops Split Over Nixon as GOP Choice in Vietnam
U S troops in Vietnam show mixed views on Richard Nixon as the Republican nominee. Some praise his experience and foreign policy knowledge while others prefer Rockefeller or remain uncertain. Military personnel express a range of optimism and doubt about Nixon and the 1968 election dynamics.
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Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Anid
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Pfc
Robert Goo
Dayton
Ohio
Nixon
James Simon
Lansing
Mich
Maj
Paul Roberts
Las Vegas
Nev
Johnson
John Front
Britton
Phillip Shieman
Dallas
Tex
John van, Mol
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert Engstrom
Worcester
Mass
America
Thomas A. Leeton
Eisenhower
Reagan Defends Campaign Strategy
Governor Ronald Reagan defends his late campaign approach after Nixon secured the GOP nomination on the first ballot. He stayed noncommittal until 48 hours before the convention, urged unity, and urged delegates to unite for defeating the Democrats in November. Aides argued for earlier formal candidacy but Reagan remained a favored son until nomination.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Ronald Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
California
Reagan
Ohe
Los Angeles
Henry Saldatori
Justin Dart
Nixon
F. Clifton White
Barry Goldwater
Youngest Delegate Displeased at Stassen Nomination
Paul W. Walter Jr., 21, the youngest delegate to the Republican National Convention, seconded Harold E. Stassen’s presidential nomination and then sarcastically thanked delegates for their inattention. He says he is the only peace candidate elected in a competitive primary and criticizes the draft and waning American idealism.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Paul W. Walter Jr
Harold E. Stassen
Walter
Nixon seals GOP nomination as Agnew chosen running mate
Nixon moves toward selecting Spiro Agnew as his vice presidential candidate after securing crucial delegate support at the Miami Beach convention. Rockefeller’s bid collapses as Nixon’s aides swing swing-favoring delegates, ending Rockefeller’s presidential hopes and boosting Nixon’s comeback prospects.
Sihanouk Won't Free Boat's Crew
Prince Norodom Sihanouk said he will not release the 11 crew of a U S Army boat captured July 17 unless the United States provides 14 bulldozers and accepts responsibility for a helicopter attack on a frontier village blamed for killings. He spoke at a news conference and tied Freedom to U S action during the Vietnam era.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
United States
U.S
Svayanhong
Board Stands On Tax Levy Clarified For College
The State Junior College Board approved a 1.5 million capital outlay expenditure to fund the college and stabilize annual taxes at 50 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value. Board member Harris defended the levy against claims of impropriety while Fruchthendler outlined funding gaps due to short federal support and plans to use bond funds and other resources to reach a nine million project total.
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State Junior College Board
Michael Harris
Kittle
Fruchthendler
Nixon Plans New Tactics For 1964 Campaign
Nixon will shift to targeting pivotal industrial states and urban areas in his second bid for the White House. He aims to unify the GOP, win solid party backing, and pursue swing voters with a national city tour to heal convention wounds and mobilize independents and minorities.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Nixon
White House
John F. Kennedy
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