Teased by Johnson at Chicago fundraiser
President Johnson, after withdrawing from the 1968 race, appeared at a Democratic dinner in Chicago. He called for national unity and peace, joking about thinking he had jumped to the upcoming Democratic National Convention, then reminded the audience he is the President, not the vice president.
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Tornado Damage Mounts in Southern Ohio Deaths Reported
Severe weather in southern Ohio spawned deadly tornadoes. Insurance estimates show $2 million in Wheelersburg, $1 million in Clermont County, and $500,000 in Brown County, with eight deaths including six in Wheelersburg. Smaller tornadoes and hail caused further damage across the Buckeye State.
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Seek To Snip Supply Route
South Vietnamese paratroopers close on the Shan Valley to sever North Vietnamese supply and infiltration routes. The operation targets the 25 mile border valley near Laos and Hue area with Lam Son forces, aiming to disrupt Ho Chi Minh trail traffic and dozens of enemy movement toward Hue.
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Three congressmen in Athens for pre convention events
Page 5 reports three congressmen appearing in Athens tonight for pre convention activities. Page 22 notes Steve Hargan tosses a one hitter and Willie Horton injured in an American League game. Page 28 states the government allocates 148 650 dollars for expansion of Mason County Airport.
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Rockefeller Draft Push Gains Momentum Across Midwest
Two emissaries for Governor Nelson Rockefeller head to Minneapolis Des Moines and Chicago in a campaign to drum up a Republican presidential draft. Rockefeller says the movement is gaining momentum and he is ready to run though many party members doubt success. Morton and Miller plan stops in Des Moines St Louis Topeka Detroit with allied officials and supporters raising money and loose delegate support.
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Ohio State leader Bevis, longtime OSU president, dies at 82
News briefs report the death of Howard Landis Bevis, 82, former Ohio State University president and Ohio Supreme Court judge. He led OSU from 1940 to 1956, expanding enrollment from 13,073 to over 30,000 and directing a major campus expansion after World War II.
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Hanoi Presses Warsaw Site For Vietnam Talks
U S officials say North Vietnam is pressing to hold preliminary peace talks in Warsaw. Poland is said to have asked envoys from the Soviet Union Japan Britain Canada France and India to approach Washington about Warsaw as the initial meeting place. President Johnson is prepared for prolonged hard negotiations on the site and aims to avoid concessions. The White House and State Department fear selecting Warsaw could strain relations with Saigon and test U S resolve in the peace process.
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Mexicans Detain U S Man In King Slaying Case
A U S citizen, Daniel David Kennedy of Baltimore, was detained in Sonora Mexico on a walking tour and released after authorities said he bore no resemblance to James Earl Ray. FBI and local police stated Kennedy did not fit the King slaying suspect profile. Kennedy’s mother said there was no connection and that he left Baltimore March 24 for a getaway.
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Columbia University Turmoil Escalates as Militants Occupy More Buildings
New York AP report describes Columbia University canceling evening classes and sealing off campus as militant students seize Hamilton Hall Avery Hall and other buildings. A 24 hour hold of admin staff ended with no clear resolution as protests widen amid demands tied to gym plans and the Institute for Defense Analyses. Similar sit ins at Boston University Trinity College reflect broader campus unrest.
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