Chicago Protest Clashes Near Hilton Hotel During Nomination
About 3,000 antiwar demonstrators and Chicago police clashed near the Conrad Hilton as Hubert H. Humphrey received the Democratic nomination. Early morning, 600 dissident delegates and youths marched down Michigan Avenue with candles, while National Guardsmen formed a protective circle.
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Demo Party Split On Viet War Policy
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the platform vote failed to halt bombing North Vietnam with Humphrey winning the margin for conditions before escalation. Demonstrators clashed with police injuring hundreds as Hilton guests were briefly held inside and protests filled Michigan Avenue into the night.
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Humphrey Clinches Democratic Nomination at Turbulent Chicago Convention
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey won the Democratic presidential nomination amid violence threats and deep Vietnam war splits. He defeated Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern as a security tense convention prepared to ratify the ticket with potential running mate options including Muskie or Shriver. Johnson praised the choice but unity remained uncertain. McCarthy voiced conditional support and criticized the Chicago gathering as mismanaged and dangerous.
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Gilligan Claims Victory in Altering U S Policy at Convention
John J. Gilligan asserts the United States has changed foreign policy amid the Democratic National Convention rejection of a minority Vietnam plank calling for an unconditional halt to bombing North Vietnam. Gilligan, an Ohio Senate candidate, backs Humphrey and vows to pursue an end to the Vietnam War in his own campaign.
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Ambassadors Murder in Guatemala Sparks Hunt
Guatemalan authorities pursue the killers of U S Ambassador John Gordon Mein after a midday ambush in Guatemala City. President Mendez declares a 30 day state of siege and three days of mourning while Washington seeks a full investigation and mourns the diplomat described as a sincere friend of Guatemala.
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Kennedy to Address DNC in Honor of Robert Kennedy
Sen Edward M Kennedy is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight honoring his brother Robert Kennedy. He may appear in person in Hyannisport Massachusetts or deliver the speech via closed circuit TV wire from Boston.
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Action on the Plains sewer and water plans decision
Housing and Urban Development agency review decides funding for sewer and water projects on the plains. Foreign students face adoption prospects next month as Ohio University athletic staff relocate to the convocation center. Bob Gilson delivers his eleventh shutout against Pittsburgh.
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Dissidents Plan March on Democratic National Convention
In Chicago a group of dissident delegates proposes a march on the Democratic National Convention hall after clashes between police and antiwar protesters. About 600 protesters, many delegates, carried candles and sang along the lakefront hotel row as night fell.
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