U S to Free 14 North Vietnamese Seamen
At the Paris peace talks the United States announced the release of 14 captured North Vietnamese seamen. The exchange follows earlier releases of three U S fliers by Hanoi. The talks mark the 16th session as negotiators seek a path to peace while Hanoi maintains stance on bombing halt.
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Nixon on Brink of GOP Nomination at 29th Convention
At the 29th Republican National Convention Nixon nears a first-ballot win with public support at 613 delegates. Rockefeller and Reagan advisers warn of late-switches, while leaders in New York and the South assess paths to bloc gains and a possible Nixon majority.
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Nixon Reagan Clash and Rockefeller Backing at Convention
Delegates at the convention face a high tension clash as Nixon and Reagan vie for support while Rockefeller backers push for victory. Key figures like Gov. Spiro Agnew and Gov. Raymond Shafer rally behind Rockefeller and Nixon, with Ivy Priest praising Reagan. Outside, signs declare Rockefeller can win and Nixon will win. The Poor People’s Campaign members attend on guest tickets as Dirksen leads a broad platform aimed at addressing national distress.
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U S Steel Announces New Price Increases Across Four Items
U S Steel Corp, the nation’s top steel producer, announced price hikes on four additional products ranging from 4.50 to 8.00 per ton. The move follows prior increases on tin mill and structural steel items and comes amid White House pressure to hold prices. Bethlehem and Pittsburgh Steel separately noted their hikes excluded defense materials.
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McCarthy Targets Ohio Delegates in Columbus Campaign
Sen. Eugene McCarthy arrived in Columbus to rally Ohio delegates and urge support at the Statehouse noon event. He planned a midday session with delegates at the Neil House before heading to Cleveland for the Typographical Union meeting, as backers push him as the only Democrat who can win in November.
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Eight levies approved for Athens County ballots
Athens voters approve eight levies to appear on November ballots. The notice lists the measures and expected funding impacts for county services. Local officials emphasize continued support for public programs.
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Ottawa mail service possible by weekend strike end
The Canadian postal strike nearing a 31 hour bargaining session an agreement offers a way forward but strong opposition remains among the workers.
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Seven Cops Wounded In Chicago Suburb Disturbance
Seven policemen and a woman were wounded in a disturbance sparked by Negro youths in Harvey Illinois. Police, heavily armed, secured the area as curfew was set and riots subsided. Ten people were arrested and injuries included a gunfire entry in a patrol car.
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Eisenhower Shows Satisfactory Early Progress After Heart Attack
Army doctors at Walter Reed report former President Eisenhower spent a comfortable night with stable vital signs after a heart attack at 6 15 a m yesterday. They warn it may take days to gauge heart damage and note overlapping signals from prior infarctions complicate monitoring. Mamie Eisenhower visits frequently as John Eisenhower and a granddaughter arrive from the Miami Beach convention.
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City funds plan for police education from Ford grant
Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes announced an intensive education program for the police department likely including police community relations and guerrilla warfare courses. The $91,000 needed will come from a $256,615 Ford Foundation grant to the Great Cleveland Associated Foundation. Manila report says North Vietnam’s Premier Pham Van Dong acknowledges troops fighting with the Viet Cong in South Vietnam in a potential first public admission. Austin tests for President Johnson continue after five hours at Brooke Army Medical Center with brief hospital returns planned. Mrs Johnson also undergoes checkups. Columbus police and safety officials attend federal grand jury session amid IRS affidavits targeting possible income tax fraud involving several city leaders.
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