Texas Democrats Resist Liberal Challenge at Convention
Texas delegates faced a bitter floor fight on opening night seeking to block a rebel delegation. Gov. Connally pressed his favorite son candidacy while Humphrey urged delaying rule changes. The credentials vote favored Connally, with Yarborough leading the challenge. party leaders argued over Texas influence and platform votes.
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What Demos Are Saying By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Key Democratic figures discuss Vietnam policy at the convention. McCarthy signals a floor fight over the platform on peace while Inouye calls for patient negotiation to end the war. Lucey cites may avoid a first ballot vice presidential path. Humphrey foresees a Nixon win if the VP runs. DiSalle predicts Kennedy's nominating move despite Kennedy’s efforts to stop it.
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Liberal Regime To Continue In Office In Prague
Prague reports say a preliminary Kremlin deal would keep the liberal government in office while maintaining Soviet occupation. Up to 100000 Soviet troops may stay, with censorship possible on matters about other Communist states. Demonstrations and troop movements continued as talks persisted.
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Democrats End Unit Rule At National Convention
Democrats at the convention voted down a minority bid to keep the unit rule for this gathering. A freedom of conscience proposal to let delegates vote their choice passed by voice vote. The move ends a 108 year old unit rule tradition, with nine delegations previously bound to majority votes.
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Ike Has Rapid Heart Beats Still Critical
Washington AP reports Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, in critical condition with rapid heartbeats and irregular heart rhythm following a series of episodes since August. Doctors indicate no ventricular fibrillation or fatal progression, though recent fluttering episodes have caused brief unconsciousness.
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Nuttings' Refrigerator Delivered Through Window in Boulder
In Boulder Colorado a couple named Me and Mrs Jim Nutting live on the third floor of a narrow stairwell. They bought a large refrigerator prompting the store to rent a crane to lift and pass the appliance through a window.
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