Humphrey Calls for Nixon Debate on Network TV
Hubert Humphrey seeks a face to face debate with Richard Nixon to challenge his polling lead in the 1968 race. He accuses Nixon of evasive positions on gun control Fortas confirmation and the nuclear treaty while urging bipartisan debate expansion and continued U S aid to Israel amid Middle East tension.
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Nixon Nixes Any Head-On Meet
Nixon plans to avoid direct debates with Humphrey as he leads in the race for the White House. Ellsworth said Humphrey seeks long debates to trap Nixon into replies, so Nixon will focus on his own issues and arena for attacks. The campaign emphasizes tying Humphrey to Johnson and the current administration, with a five day swing from New York to California including stops in Santa Barbara Yorba Linda and Anaheim.
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HemisFair mini-monorail resumes service after accident
At HemisFair in San Antonio nine hours after a derailment killed one and injured 48, the mini-monorail resumed rides around the fair grounds. An investigation is underway while attendants described the crash as a slow snake-like derailment near the infirmary.
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Wallace Campaign Hits Texas With Rally and Talks
George Wallace brings his presidential bid to Texas for a two day slate of events including a Dallas Love Field landing, Adolphus Hotel meetings, a $25 plate dinner, and a public rally at Dallas Memorial Auditorium. Wallace backers tout strong petition signatures and hope for a large turnout despite internal party controversy.
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Penney Heads Dallas Birthday Celebration
Dallas honors James Cash Penney founder of a major department store empire at a 93rd birthday event hosted by Penney’s retired personnel. The 1:36 pm ceremony at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel features his wife Caroline Penney and about 500 former employees with plans for a weeklong visit.
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Nomination Of Fortas To Senate Faces Filibuster
President Johnson's pick Abel Fortas to be chief justice advances from the Judiciary Committee amid threats of an all out Senate filibuster. A floor vote is set for Tuesday, with critics citing voting record and alleged involvement in executive decisions. Senate leaders doubt cloture will pass.
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