Nixon Wins R Nomination and Agnew Picked Veep
Nixon secured the Republican nomination on the first ballot and selected Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew as his running mate. The convention faced a split with rivals Rockefeller and Reagan mounting late challenges. Rioting in Miami suburbs and a curfew followed as National Guard restored order. The Democratic convention in Chicago loomed with Humphrey as front-runner amid Wallace talk. U.S. released 14 North Vietnamese sailors as a goodwill gesture at Paris peace talks. War reports noted lower weekly enemy casualties and 171 Americans killed in action. Eisenhower suffered a sixth heart attack. Johnson underwent tests for diverticulitis. Missouri Democrats ousted Senator Long in the primary, nominating Lt. Gov. Eagleton.
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Michigan
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No One Knew Where The Brew Flew
EL PASO AP police investigate missing beer at Hurd Distributing Co. Workers found an empty keg and 200 more empty kegs in the warehouse. Police say about 3,000 cans were taken over time and question company employees.
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National Cemetery Expands in St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, home to about 45 000 graves, begins an expansion to keep ahead of demands. Superintendent William Royer notes roughly 4 000 burial sites remain and about 1 500 are needed each year. The cemetery began in 1837 and became federal property in 1866.
Chapel memorial for RFK planned at Waterville Valley
Friends of Senator Robert F. Kennedy plan an interdenominational chapel as a memorial at Waterville Valley ski area on a wooded knoll overlooking Kennedy’s frequent skiing area. The project is announced by NLH AP.
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Voting Participation Across Nations Compared
A comparison notes that Australia Great Britain Canada and northern Europe show higher election turnout than the United States, highlighting differences in civic engagement and voting systems across regions. It details general trends without attributing specific percentages.
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Tompkins Plans to Relax Near Lake Leon Tyler
Tompkins, a Henderson County native, retires after a long career at Rarity Refinery Jey. He expects to move to Tyler later and spend time fishing and traveling with his wife Susie. The couple has two daughters in Dallas and three grandchildren.
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Henderson County
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San Ble
Crackini
Ared
Susie
Dallas
Nancy Shitt
Ang Pope
Hair Looks Fine So iBoy Skips Fine
In Dallas a 12 year old boy faced a fine for possessing alcohol as a minor. Justice of the Peace Tom Naylor offered a $40 penalty or $10 if the hair was cut short. The youth returned with shorter hair and was dismissed due to a friendly attitude.
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Tex
Amy Naylor
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