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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
10
Minnesota delegates head home from the Democratic National Convention as divisions over Vietnam persist despite Hubert Humphrey’s nomination. McCarthy supporters decry the convention floor and city policing, while Humphrey backers praise the VP’s candidacy despite unrest nearby.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey was hailed as an exceptional leader as San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto placed his name in nomination?the party’s choice to lead the nation. Senator Eugene McCarthy and Senator George McGovern were also presented by supporters as the party’s contenders with endorsements stressing vision, reason, and unity. The Rev. Channing E. Phillips became the first Black candidate nominated for president at a major party convention.
At the Chicago Democratic Convention tempers flare as Hubert Humphrey secures the nomination. Demonstrators clash with police downtown while delegates in the hall endure scuffles and tense drama captured by networks. NBC reports include tear gas exposure. Ribicoff condemns “Gestapo tactics” as authorities react.
An advertisement claims Preparation H offers a special formula to shrink hemorrhoids relieve pain and stop itching. Doctors allegedly proved reduction of swelling while easing discomfort with ointment or suppository forms noted as unique to this product.
Minneapolis firefighters estimate $100000 in damages after a two alarm blaze damages the Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. building in downtown Minneapolis. Fire Chief Kenneth Hall said the fire began in the basement of the two story structure.
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