Kennedy Draft Push Clears Humphrey Path At Convention
A Kennedy last minute draft plea to delegates failed, leaving Hubert H. Humphrey poised to win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot with a tally near 1312 pledged votes. McCarthy and McGovern trailed as Maddox exited, while Daley urged Humphrey forward and several favorite sons shifted loyalties.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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New Jersey
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Louisiana
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Virginia
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Czech Assembly Demands Soviet Troop Withdrawal Deadline
The National Assembly adopted a resolution demanding a firm deadline for Soviet led troops to withdraw and condemned the occupation as illegal. It also signaled it could not ratify the Moscow accord, amid rumors of internal party rifts and pressure from Moscow.
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Mixed U.S. Trade Shows Export Gain and Import Drop
The Commerce Department reports July exports exceeding imports by 139 million dollars, signaling a narrowing trade deficit as economists note improved external demand and reduced import levels. Other briefs cover a delay in a curb permit in St Paul, a reversed San Francisco bank conviction, a teenage governor’s daughter in coma from a lightning strike, and other regional notes.
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Eisenhower Shows Further Decrease in Heart Irritability
Army doctors report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower has shown some further decrease in heart irritability since yesterday. He is enjoying light background music in his Walter Reed room while battling a seventh heart attack, with a comfortable night and good spirits noted in the 10:30 am bulletin.
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Mrs Thorson Dies en Route to Rochester
An Austin woman, Mrs. Warren Thorson, 41, died late Tuesday in a Coon Rapids hospital after a Sunday car crash near Onamia Minnesota. Her husband and 15 year old son Gary remained hospitalized in Onamia with non life threatening injuries. Rodney Kolpin 15 was treated for minor injuries and released. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Worlern Funeral Home in Austin. The death raises Minnesota traffic toll to 655.
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LBJ Near Endorsement Hint for Humphrey at Birthday Event
President Johnson, avoiding direct backing, hinted at a Humphrey nomination while urging limited policy divergence with the Democratic and Republican candidates. He stressed Vietnam in policy talks and suggested a potential Chicago trip after nominations. The Democratic convention’s nominating vote was set for Wednesday.
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Nixon Leads Democratic Hopefuls in Harris Poll
The Harris survey shows Richard Nixon with a six point lead over Humphrey McCarthy and Johnson, with Nixon at 40 41 42 percent respectively and Humphrey 34 36, McCarthy 35, Johnson 36. The results mark a post convention shift of over 10 points for Nixon.
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Blaze Destroys Lumber Firm and Gas Station
A large fire at Lindstrom Lumber Co and Malmquist Oil Station in Winthrop Minnesota destroyed the lumber firm and fuel shop amid fuel and dry lumber blaze. No injuries reported. Water shortages hindered fighting the flames and lines. tanker water arrived from Gibbon seven miles away. Fire crews from Gibbon and Gaylord assisted by car and radio. Damages estimated at about $50,000 including three trucks.
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Gaylord
Humphrey Backers Call Walkout a Stunt at State Convention
At the Chicago AP report, Minnesota delegates walk out over Alabama seating, labeled as a publicity stunt by Humphrey backers. The walkout involved three Negro delegates with some white supporters. they returned after cameras left as the Alabama challenge proceeded. The Minnesota vote favored seating the Alabama challengers by 28 to 23, with Humphrey backers joining McCarthy allies in parts. A prior Negro delegation statement alleged racist conduct by the Humphrey Minnesota slate.
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Vietnam
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Clint Wyandt
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Humphrey - Minnesota
Protestors Defy Curfew at Democratic Convention Site
About 800 National Guard troops surrounded the Democratic National Convention headquarters hotel as 2,500 antiwar demonstrators defied a city curfew banning parks after 11 pm. Police battled on Lincoln Park, tear gas used previously, while demonstrators moved to the Hilton and Grant Park under television cameras.
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Grant Park
Michigan Avenue
U S Troops and Reds Clash in Jungle Northwest Saigon
American air cavalry engaged a sizable Viet Cong force in the jungle corridor 34 miles northwest of Saigon as rockets hit the capital for the third time in two months. U S HQ reported heavy fighting near flooded paddies with 44 enemy killed. US jets helicopters and artillery backed the 1011th Air Cavalry.
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