Humphrey Denies Johnson Guides Democratic Convention
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey rejected claims that President Johnson is managing the Democratic National Convention set for August 26 in Chicago. He said Johnson is neutral and urged a truly open convention with equal treatment for candidates, noting a slight McCarthy edge in accommodations and criticizing frills.
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Campaign trail chatter frames crime issue as liberation
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged better law enforcement to be liberation not repression for Negroes and poor people, tying crime victims to policy. Spiro Agnew defended civil rights against violence, while Nixon readies early 1972 campaign stops including Springfield and Harrisburg. McGovern signaled VP nomination openness. McCarthy proposed national housing to aid minority communities.
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U.S. Casualties Rise as Vietnam Week Totals Edge Up
Saigon AP reports last week 173 Americans killed in action up from 171. Wounded drop to 788 from 1,050, lowest since late 1967. Overall, 26,634 Americans killed in action since Jan 1, 1961 and 162,968 wounded with 87,916 hospitalized. South Vietnamese troop losses decline. Enemy killed up by nearly 200.
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U S Peace Gesture Doubt Clouds Vietnam Talks
In Paris the United States doubts a peace gesture behind the lull in South Vietnam fighting. US officials say North Vietnam appears to be prepping a large offensive while insisting Washington stop bombing and other acts of war before any peace moves.
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Urbanans Return To Homes After Railcar Repair
An evacuation order ended and National Guard troops left Urbana Ohio after workers set seven derailed railroad ammunition cars back on their wheels on the near northwest side.
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Johnson At Boundest In Speech Appearance
President Johnson appeared in good spirits and in his liveliest form this month during a public speech outing in Austin. Reports on his medical tests were said to have little effect on his public demeanor though disclosure of diverticulosis raised health concerns. He visited Brooke Army Medical Center for further tests and the White House did not rule out surgery.
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Selassie Urges Cease-Fire in Nigeria Biafra Talks
Emperor Haile Selassie called for a cease-fire as peace talks in Addis Ababa bore on with Biafra. He invited Gowon and Ojukwu for a face to face session and urged OAU leaders to attend, amid a Nigerian push toward Aba and a stalled 11 day meeting.
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Lancaster Ashley hold leads in state Legion action in Athens
Lancaster and Ashley stayed alive in the state American Legion tournament in Athens Thursday morning. Lancaster scored three runs in the ninth to beat Sidney 4 2 while Ashley edged Euclid 1 0. Worthington handed Steubenville its first loss 11 3.
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Ohio Democrats split on guaranteed wage and jobs plan
Ohio's John J. Gilligan and Gertrude Donahey back a universal income and jobs program in the Democratic Platform Committee debate. Columbus mayor M. E. Sensenbrenner rejects a guaranteed annual wage while urging education and opportunity as paths out of Vietnam. An urban land bank idea also gains support, with a follow up list of proposals planned.
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Athens Democrats Rally at 6000 Polling Places This Weekend
Voters across the state will participate in a presidential primary this weekend as Athens Democrats join 6000 polling locations. The Meigs County Fair continues with stories on Page 13 and photos on Pages 15 and 24. Thirteen girls seek the Hocking Junior Fair queen title. Junction City branch prison slated for conversion into a psychiatric center with coverage on Page 14.
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