Johnson and Humphrey Accept Democratic Nomination in Atlantic City
At the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City Johnson and Humphrey accepted their nominations and outlined a campaign to defeat Republicans. Johnson spoke of courage over timidity and a future united America while vowing to use federal power to ensure fair play and justice. Humphrey attacked Goldwater and touted Johnson as president for all people, signaling a vigorous, punchy campaign ahead.
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Party Leaders Optimistic on Democratic Chances in November
Democratic leaders across 37 states voiced cautious optimism about the Johnson Humphrey ticket in the November election while warning of a potential white backlash over civil rights. States varied from solid support to even chances, with concerns centered on mobilization and party organization, particularly in California and the South.
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Saigon Streets Roiled by Buddhist Catholic Mob Violence
In Saigon mobs roamed lit streets wielding machetes and clubs as troops blocked further bloodshed. About 200 Buddhist youths attacked a Catholic newspaper office and school while police watched. Reports tallied four dead per authorities, eight per reporters, with scores injured as clashes erupted around the general staff, market, radio station, and a high school amid political turmoil involving Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh and the military junta.
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Cleo Winds Drop As Hurricane Cleo Heads Offshore
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Surface winds of Hurricane Cleo fell to 40 mph near the eye while high level winds kept hurricane velocity circling the eye. Cleo centered near St Augustine on the coast to draw energy from warm Atlantic waters. Warnings remained up and Miami’s 155 mph gusts preceded a weakened Cape Kennedy lift. Six rockets rode out the storm on their pads as authorities prepared for possible disaster designation. The death toll rose in Haiti with 124 dead overall. Guadeloupe had 14. Florida damage included major power outages in Miami and citrus losses ranging 50 to 75 percent in central-south areas.
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West Palm Beach
Democratic Nominees Face Campaign Start Amid Attentive Crowd
At Atlantic City the Democratic leaders accept nomination of Johnson and Humphrey while tears mark RFK’s tribute to JFK. Kennedy’s 13 minute speech honors the assassinated president as party optimism mixes with caution for November. Gracie Allen dies at 58 from heart attack after 34 years with Burns and Allen. Hurricane Cleo spares Cape Canaveral but inflicts Florida damage and Caribbean fatalities top 130. Saigon street violence rises despite calls for peace. State Department program reshapes U.S. foreign service paths.
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Living Costs Rise Again in July Figures
Washington AP reports the Labor Department says consumer prices rose three tenths of one percent in July, the largest monthly gain in a year. Meat, fruit, and vegetable prices led the advance, pushing the overall index to 108.3 while meat prices remained below a year ago. Housing, transportation, furnishings, and fuel changes offset some gains as the year-over-year trend remains moderate.
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Holiday Death Toll Estimated
The National Safety Council projects 490 to 590 traffic deaths over the Labor Day weekend from 6 p.m. Friday Sept 4 to midnight Monday Sept 7. This long weekend marks the final peak travel period of the summer.
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National Safety Council
Humphrey Ready To Speak In All States
President Johnson signaled Hubert H. Humphrey will campaign nationwide for the Democratic ticket. Humphrey pledged heavy barnstorming, planned to brief the Democratic National Committee, and received strong applause after his acceptance at the national convention. He contrasted Democrats with Goldwater on policy while the crowd chanted against the Republican nominee.
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Gracie Allen Dies At 58 In Hollywood Tribute
Hollywood report says Gracie Allen aged 58 died after a heart attack at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital with husband George Burns at her side. The comedienne, famous for the Burns and Allen team, had retired in 1958 after a long career noted for wit and memory demanding roles.
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