McCarthy Wins Hoff Endorsement Amid GOP Turmoil
The Associated Press reports shifts in Republican support as McCarthy gains endorsement from Vermont Governor Hoff while tensions rise over social justice comments. Black adviser Gilbert Ware resigns amid controversy, and other party figures weigh positions, with Wallace eyeing Indiana ballot access and Daley guiding Chicago delegation.
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Columbia
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Chicago
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Gilligan Labor Support Denied Amid Senate Campaign
Ohio Democrats and labor leaders rejected claims that unions withdraw support from Senate hopeful Gilligan. The New York Times reported lost backing after he refused to commit to Vice President Humphrey. AFL-CIO officials said no deals or pledges were made and Humphrey voiced support.
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Poseidon Missile Makes Early Maiden Flight at Cape Kennedy
Navy's Poseidon, a MIRV submarine missile, launched at 6:30 am EDT from Cape Kennedy carrying a dummy warhead. The test aims for 1,000 miles into the Atlantic with potential to carry up to 10 bombs and perform independently targeted reentries.
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Nigerian rejects Selassie cease fire plea in Biafra war
Nigerian military leader Maj. Gen. Gowon dismissed Emperor Haile Selassie’s call for peace and declined Addis Ababa talks. Nigerian troops closed on Aba with Col. Adekunle’s 3rd Marine Division pushing from Port Harcourt while clashes rose around Akwete and the Imo River.
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Jobs Found For 140000 Hard-Core Unemployed
Cleveland AP report says NAB executive vice chairman Leo C Beebe told President Johnson 140000 jobs have been found for the hard-core unemployed. Beebe noted campaign difficulties from both right and left elements and politicians, but remained cautiously optimistic about long-range effects.
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Enormous Viet War Casualties Reported Near Northern Front
Saigon dispatch says US and South Vietnamese units using tanks artillery and air power killed 234 North Vietnamese in the fiercest fighting in a month along the northern frontier. Three South Vietnamese soldiers died and 15 government forces and 15 US Marines were wounded as allies unleashed heavy firepower to drive back enemy incursions.
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Task Force Calls for Tougher Anti Smoking Measures
A national task force urged stronger federal and private efforts to curb cigarette use and reduce early deaths and disabilities from smoking. It recommends tighter advertising restrictions, better school instruction, more physician anti smoking work, group prevention programs, cheaper insurance for nonsmokers, and safer cigarettes. The Tobacco Institute criticized the report as defamatory while noting declines after the 1964 Surgeon General report.
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Spacecraft Launches to Track Hurricanes From Orbit
A new storm spotting satellite was launched from Vandenberg AFB California to take global cloud pictures as hurricane season peaks. The 320 pound 22 by 42 inch vehicle will operate in a polar orbit 887 miles high as the seventh environmental survey satellite.
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Calif
Environmental Survey
Disputes Threaten Convention
Chicago faces two labor clashes ahead of the Democratic National Convention. About 3,000 taxi drivers from Yellow and Checker threaten a midnight strike over pay terms, while CTA bus drivers reject a compromise and threaten a wildcat walkout on August 24. The unions seek higher commissions and safety shields in cabs as the convention nears.
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Chicago Transit Authority
U.S. Command Reports Viet Cong Ambush Fatalities
The U S command says last week's Mekong Delta clashes killed 71 Vietnamese civilians and one government soldier during American retaliation while 188 civilians and 15 government troops were wounded. In Washington the Federal Reserve cut the discount rate from 5 1 4 to 5 1 4 percent signaling a gradual return toward normalcy.
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Mekong Delta
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Kennedy widow buys 20 room Greenwich estate for 134 million
NBC News reports Ethel Kennedy widow of Robert F Kennedy has purchased a 20 room house on a 60 acre Greenwich Connecticut estate for 134 million dollars. The sale follows the Kennedy family’s public life and estate expansion as FBI probes continue in Cleveland.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Greenwich
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Senatorial candidate asserts nonvoters vanish from society
Meigs County results published with a review of Big Bend Minstrel. Brill Whaley resigns as Alexander High basketball coach and athletic director to enter SSA. Strike reaches 48th day at Philip Sporn Plant near New Haven with no end in sight.
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