Humphrey Taps OBrien to Lead Campaign and Party
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey names Lawrence OBrien to run his presidential campaign and head the Democratic National Committee. OBrien, former Kennedy aide and postmaster general, will command both roles as party unity follows a contested convention. The National Committee unanimously approves the dual leadership amid a Georgia credentials dispute. Austin Minnesota Herald.
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Lawrence O’brien
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Richard M. Nixon
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Hazardous Playthings Oil Disposal Advice
Cautionary note recommends pouring the oil contents down the drain and flushing, washing the container, and disposing of it in a child proof trash bin to avoid residue. Authorities urge proper handling to prevent exposure and environmental harm.
Justice Department Reveals Cassius Ali Bugged Talks
The Justice Department says five conversations of Cassius Clay, later Muhammad Ali, were bugged by an unidentified federal agency in 1964 65 not targeting him directly. The memo notes the eavesdropping aimed at foreign intelligence information and predates his draft case, with no evidence used to convict him.
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Muhammad Ali
U.S. Supreme Court
Government to publish annual federal funds directory
Budget Director Charles J. Zwick says a new money directory will list federal funds available to individuals private groups and governments with the first issue ready by early 1969. Officials are reviewing a Minnesota band tour to Russia in response to the Czechoslovakia invasion and are reevaluating the cultural exchange program. A five man U S team goes to Colombia to aid farm marketing and credit while a 34 member private citizens committee advises on long range foreign trade policy.
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Washington
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Associated Press
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Maxwell
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Colombia
Johnson
McCarthy Campaign Flight Echoes Frustration
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy, returning to Washington, reveals aides urged him to seek a circular flight to stall the campaign’s end, reflecting despondent mood among his young workers.
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Associated Press
Eugene J. McCarthy
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Algeria Frees 12 Israeli Crewmen and Passengers
Twelve Israeli crew and passengers freed by Algeria arrived in Rome today aboard an Italian airliner. The hijacked El Al Boeing 707 with 45 aboard had been diverted to Algiers after being seized July 23 by three men claiming membership in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
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Modern use of the word robot traces to Rosum's play
The term robot originates from the 1920 Czech play Rosum's Universal Robots. It introduced a humanlike mechanical figure whose name became common for automation.
Illinois Guards Set to Leave Chicago Area
Illinois National Guardsmen packed gear awaiting orders from Gov Shapiro to release troops after a week of disturbances during the Democratic National Convention. About 7,500 regular Army troops were flown in as a precaution and began returning to Ft Hope and Ft Carson. There were 583 arrests, hundreds injured including 118 police, and light property damage.
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Illinois
Samuel H. Shapiro
Ft. Hope
Tex
Ft. Carson, Cole
Barron Is Acquitted in Conspiracy Case
Former Gov. William W. Barron was acquitted by a federal jury with four other men convicted on conspiracy charges. Jurors found six men conspired to bribe for state government business. Barron remains free on bond as motions to overturn convictions are heard.
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W.va
William W. Barron
Barron
U.S. District Court
Burl A. Sawyers
Vincent J. Johnkoski
Bonn Brown
Fkins
Alfred W. Schroath
Clarksburg
Ohio
J. Robert Martin Jr
South Carolina
Truman E. Gore
John Koski
Gore
West Virginia
Wesley G. Grapp
FBI
Dacy
Grapp
Emmett Doherty
Mrs. Geri Joseph Named Vice Chairman of Democratic Women
Mrs. Geri Joseph of Minneapolis, longtime Humphrey adviser, was named Friday as vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee in charge of women's activities. She succeeds the late Margaret Price and will play a key role in Humphrey's 1972 presidential bid.
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Geri Joseph
Minneapolis
Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic National Committee
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United Democrats
Burton M. Joseph
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Tribune
Humphreys
Margaret Price
Dorothy Vre
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Bush
John W. Bush
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Birmingham
Alabama
Washington
Minnesota Tops Nation in Turkey Production
Minnesota remains the leading turkey producer with 16.1 million birds raised this year. The state reports a 9 percent drop from last year while the national crop declines 16 percent. California Missouri and North Carolina follow Minnesota, with Iowa seventh and Wisconsin ninth.
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Kidnapper Tracton Paid Ransom After 36-Hour Ordeal
Beverly Hills authorities recovered $250000 in ransom after Harold Red Tracton negotiated with Robert L. Dacy a fugitive ex convict in a high speed chase. Dacy was wounded and later charged with kidnapping for ransom. Stanley Stafford Jr. injured but returned to parents with the boy wearing his blue bathing suit.
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Los Angeles
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FBI
Robert L. Dacy
Dacy
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