Nixon Nomination United GOP Gathers For 1968 Bid
Richard Nixon secured the Republican nomination for a record third time at the Miami convention amid unity speeches and a festive hall scene. Agnew is expected to be unanimously renominated as running mate while protests outside prompted mass arrests and minor injuries. Inside, a unified platform praised the administration and critiqued Democrats as the convention closed with a single internal clash.
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Nixon
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Paul N. McCloskey
California
Manuel Lujan
New Mexico
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New York
Battle intensifies in Que Son Valley near Da Nang
Saigon reports heavy fighting at the Que Son Valley with South Vietnamese infantry and rangers engaging three North Vietnamese battalions. Casualties include 1 South Vietnamese dead and 28 wounded. Hanoi claims 108 enemy killed. U.S. air power supports operations with 235 strikes and 9 trucks and 1 tank destroyed south of the DMZ.
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Adm
J. L. Holloway Ili
Navy
Bizarre bank robbery ends in FBI fatal shooting at airport
FBI agents killed one suspected robber and captured an accomplice at Kennedy airport as they prepared to flee by private jet. Seven hostages, held for over 14 hours, were unharmed. the robbers had robbed a Chase Manhattan bank in Brooklyn of 29 009 dollars earlier in the day.
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Brooklyn
Chase Manhattan Bank
Salvatore Natarielle
Aizarre
Hansa
John Wojtowicz
Wojtowicz
Menin E
Millionaire must love and understand me says blonde
The blonde woman declares she seeks a kind, understanding partner in life. She quips she does not ask much, just a man with wealth who truly cares. The remark captures a playful, social moment about romance and status.
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Chuckie
Amtrak Approves New England Route
Amtrak approves a new Boston to Portland corridor plan raising hopes for improved regional rail. Officials fromtransport authorities study the route viability and funding steps ahead of potential service launch timelines.
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Amtrak
New England
Eugene O'Neill
Biddeford
Miami Protesters At GOP Convention Face Thin Ranks
Police arrested 216 protesters as 5000 strong demonstration force dwindled after mass arrests on Tuesday. Vietnam Veterans Against the War with about 1000 members planned a final march before the GOP session. Six WVAW members faced arraignment in Gainesville on charges of plotting violence. Zippies cited heavy police presence deterring further action.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Flamingo Park
Gainesville
WVAW
Ed Drobinaire
Small States Win Delegate Plan At Republican Convention
Delegates approved a 1976 allocation plan awarding extra delegates to states carrying the GOP ticket. The measure, backed by small states, survived a 910 to 434 roll call vote and faces potential court challenges arguing it violates one man one vote.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ripon Society
Michigan
William G.‘Milliken
James H. Quillen
R-Tenn
Republican National Convention Schedule in Miami Beach
The schedule lists events in Miami Beach at the Republican National Convention: 7:30 p.m. EDT opening ceremonies, nomination and balloting for the vice presidency, the vice presidential nominee’s acceptance, the presidential nominee’s acceptance, and final adjournment.
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Miami Beach
Fila
McGovern Tackles Legion on Strong Military Posture
George McGovern spoke to American Legionnaires in Chicago pledging a tough defense while proposing $32 billion in cuts to a defense budget above $80 billion. He warned that no foreign power would threaten the U S and said U S firepower could deter and defeat adversaries. McGovern plans talks with Chicago Mayor Daley and met Lyndon Johnson in Texas in a bid to shore up support for his campaign.
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Fla
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