Violent Floor Fight Expected on Plank Landing
CHICAGO Democratic platform drafters align with President Johnsons Vietnam policy setting up a televised battle at the national convention. A split vote on the platform committee endorsed a Johnson praising plank and Paris talks while opposing a total bombing halt without Hanoi action. A McCarthy McGovern dovish alternative was rejected.
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FBI Report Sees 1967 U.S. Crime Jump 15.3 Percent
The FBI reports crime rose 15.3 percent in 1967 across cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Violent crimes and property crimes increased with notable rates for murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, and auto theft. The study also highlights post release rearrest trends among 87,000 convicts.
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Kremlin seals hardline turn for liberalism in bloc
Vienna dispatch notes Moscow moves to tighten control across East Europe and the Soviet Union after the Prague talks. Diplomats say the invasion's result is Soviet occupation in practice, with extended Red Army presence and press curbs. Yet they foresee lasting liberalization despite repression.
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Daley Defends Chicago as City Under Siege For Demo Convention
Mayor Richard J. Daley assured delegates at the South Side International Amphitheatre that Chicago remains vibrant and strong despite strikes and unrest linked to protests and threats. He praised the city as one of the greatest in the world while acknowledging the security pressures of hosting the 35th Democratic convention. An off-duty fireman summed it up, saying Daley will not let anything happen to Chicago.
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Tear Gas Used To Disperse Demonstrations by Yippies
Police dispersed antiwar protesters in Chicago with tear gas and clubs as clashes erupted near the Democratic National Convention. About 60 arrests were made. 60 to 100 people were injured, including 10 police and 11 newsmen. NBC and CBS protested beatings of reporters.
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Eisenhower’s Heartbeat Fluctuates Amid Health Concerns
Washington UPI reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged 77, shows abnormally rapid heart action with episodes of fibrillation subsiding. Doctors at Walter Reed say no new fluttering since the weekend. condition remains critical. Mamie Eisenhower nearby as his health battle continues.
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