Czechs and Russians Reach Preliminary Pact in Moscow Talks
In Moscow talks on the Czechoslovak crisis after four days, Prague sources say a preliminary agreement could include Soviet recognition of liberal leaders in exchange for a temporary Soviet occupation. Svoboda and other liberals are to return to Prague, with Dubcek reportedly detained.
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Czechs Use Kremlin Signs To Misdirect Soviets
Prague residents replace road signs with directions to Moscow and rewritten Cyrillic warnings to confuse Soviet troops. Signs warn of checkpoints and misdirect travelers while locals assist Western visitors and refuse Russian aid.
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Hubert Humphrey Leads Despite Democratic Split at Chicago Convention
In Chicago Hubert H. Humphrey holds a heavy uneasy lead for the Democratic presidential nomination with about two thirds of first ballot support. Behind him, two non candidates Lyndon B. Johnson and Edward M Kennedy draw attention as the party heads into its 1968 convention amid calls to draft Johnson and show of support from Kennedy.
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Yippies Pack Chicago Streets in Four Mile Protest
Nearly 1,000 protesters including Yippies and hippies tangled with police across four miles of Chicago streets after a day of varied demonstrations. Earlier, 1,000 plus picketed hotels hosting Democratic National Convention delegates, while later riders and chants filled Clark Street and Lincoln Park attracting attention to Vietnam war and Huey Newton slogans.
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North Vietnam condemns Johnson war policy in Paris
North Vietnam denounced President Johnsons Vietnam war policy ahead of the Democratic convention calling his de escalation demands absurd and saying Washingtons view is an absurd argument The spokesman touched on U.S. bombing cutbacks and declined comment on McCarthy doves plan for unconditional end to bombing and mutual troop withdrawal from South Vietnam.
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Nixon favored over Humphrey on war in Gallup poll
The Gallup Poll finds 54 percent support Nixon to handle the Vietnam war versus 27 percent for Humphrey and 19 percent with no opinion. Also reported are local and national items from North Dakota to Minnesota and New York.
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Army doctors report Eisenhower condition remains critical
Walter Reed Army Hospital issued bulletins stating President Eisenhower shows further increase in heart irritability with extra heartbeats continuing, while there have been no new rapid heart action episodes. He remains in critical condition and rested this morning after a light breakfast.
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Humphrey Gains Slender Lead as Uncommitted Votes Remain
AP poll shows Hubert H. Humphrey holding 889 of 1,312 needed at the Democratic National Convention, with many delegates still uncommitted or backing favorite sons. McCarthy has 476, McGovern 37 percent less than top rivals, while favorite sons and undecided hold about 419 votes and 785 uncommitted delegates remain.
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Democratic Platform Fight Over Vietnam At National Convention
Platform talks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago press toward a firm peace plank while fighting over bombing cessation and talks with North Vietnam. Humphrey urges a sign from Hanoi. Muskie and McCarthy factions eye compromise as subcommittee work delays full platform drafting. Governors Hughes and others seek a main objective approach with room for details.
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