Humphrey Sees Paths to Vietnam Peace with Nixon Ticket
Humphrey says chance for negotiated peace improves with his and Nixon’s nominations as North Vietnam expects little from the next president. He notes disruption from antiwar demonstrators during coast-to-coast campaign swing and outlines Nixon’s Southern strategy to court Black voters while limiting Wallace.
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Opponent Of Fortas Seeks Fresh Senate Hearings On Nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee pressed to reopen hearings on Abe Fortas to probe his alleged involvement in executive branch actions while serving on the Supreme Court. Sen. Griffin urges questioning Goodwin Clifford and others, citing a magazine account and a proposed presidential candidate security amendment. Fortas previously said his role was limited to summarizing others. Mansfield calls for a floor vote on the matter.
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Supreme Court
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Johnson
Rubin and Daley clash at Chicago news conferences
Jerry Rubin of the Youth International Party and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley held separate news conferences in Chicago. Rubin attacked Daley’s account of police demonstrations at the Democratic convention and burned a newspaper copy, while Daley answered reporters’ questions at City Hall.
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Chicago
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Fourteen Charged in Interracial Labor Day Killings
In Richmond Kentucky fourteen men eight white and six Black appeared for an examining trial on charges of murder from a Labor Day gun battle that left one white man and one Black person dead. Judge Robert Turley ordered held in Madison County jail with Oct. 23 grand jury appearance set for all defendants. The trial examined whether probable grounds exist for further grand jury action.
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Madison County
Robert Turley
Kentucky
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Chicago Jury Plans Probe of DNC Demonstrations
Chief Judge William J. Campbell ordered a September grand jury to probe alleged federal violations at the Democratic National Convention. U.S. Attorney Thomas A. Foran must turn over all information collected, as the inquiry targets interstate riot conspiracies civil rights abuses by police and possible improper network influence under federal statutes.
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Thomas A. Foran
U.S
Wallace Ballot Order Expected
Ohio Secretary of State Ted W Brown said the U S Supreme Court may order George Wallace name on Ohio ballots for the November election Stewart asked Washington lawyers to draft a plan to place the name on the ballot and a provisional ruling was expected by mid week with a final decision not before mid October indicating the court would decide after its next session and could remove the name later if Wallace loses.
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Ted W. Brown
U. S. Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
George C. Wallace
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Stewart
Wallace
Supreme Court
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Eddy Educator bookmobile serves multiple counties
ATHENS REPUBLICAN reports leaders urge changes in the American political process. The EDDY EDUCATOR feature notes a bookmobile serving Vinton, Meigs, and Jackson counties. FRED SWEARINGEN shifts from NFL field judge to referee. A $1.1 million federal grant for Mason County’s cultural and recreational center now seems doubtful.
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Nuclear Treaty OK Requested by Gore in Senate panel
Senate Foreign Relations Committee faced its first test since the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia as Albert Gore urges quick action on the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. Johnson pressed for swift approval after submitting the pact on July 9 amid fading congressional backing.
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Happy's Chances Fading Amid Civil Rights Clash
FRANKFORT Kentucky AP The prospect of A B Happy Chandler running for vice president with George Wallace faded as reminders of Chandler's civil rights record emerged. Chandler 70, former Kentucky governor and U S senator, did not board a train to Washington for Wallace news conference Wallace canceled due to a cold. Chandler said it is off for now. Three Wallace aides visited Versailles Kentucky to discuss topics with Chandler aides on an unspecified matter. Chandler recalled resisting segregation and expanding opportunities for African Americans during his 1950s governorship and subsequent roles.
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George C. Wallace
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Ala
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Asian Flu Likely In Ohio News Briefs
The U S Health Service says Ohio may see an unwelcomed fall and winter flu from a Hong Kong 68 A strain. Attack rate about 30 percent. no vaccine yet. Ohioans urged to seek flu shots. Also: Tallmadge officer shortage over pay dispute. Lutheran ministers seek 6000 dollar minimum wage with benefits. North Vietnam maintains hard line at Paris talks. Columbia University seeks drop of 400 trespass cases to keep campus calm. Mamie Van Doren divorcing Lee Meyers. NYC teachers union strike enters day two with job security plan.
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Response Was Incredible as 1956 Chevrolet Sells
Thomas Rhodenbaugh of Athens praised theMessenger Action Act sale of his 1956 Chevrolet calling it well worth the small investment. The item drew multiple area families curious about the deal and showcased its broad reach.
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Athens
Marines Perish In Viet War Near Rock Pile Clash
In two near by battles Monday near the Rock Pile north of the Marine outpost, five Marines were killed and 23 wounded as U S Marines killed 34 North Vietnamese troops. A bunker sweep west of the Rock Pile uncovered more than 500 mortar and rocket rounds, 2200 pounds of rice, medical supplies and cloth from Soviet Czechoslovak and French origins.
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U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Rock Pile
Moscow Agrees To Send Natural Gas To Czechs
Premier Oldrich Cernik flew to Moscow and signed a gas delivery agreement with Soviet Premier Kosygin for Czechoslovakia. The deal envisages long term gas supply and cooperation on a pipeline project, amid broader economic talks and wartime damages discussions.
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Oldrich Cernik
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