Nixon Still Leads As Toss-Ups Spread Across States
An AP survey shows Nixon ahead in 24 states with 216 electoral votes while Humphrey gains in several toss-up states. Wallace dominates four Deep South states with 39 votes, and 20 states totaling 262 electoral votes remain toss-ups. The race hinges on big prizes like New York Texas Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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Turbulent Campaign For Presidency Nears Climax
The 1968 presidential race nears its finale with Humphrey Nixon and Wallace predicting victory amid calls for unity and end to the Vietnam war. Nixon campaigns in Texas while Humphrey appeals to big states. Wallace targets the Deep South as the race risks an electoral college deadlock and House decision.
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Nixon Decries Viet Talks Snub at Paris
Nixon blasted South Vietnam's Thieu for skipping the Paris peace talks amid Johnson halted bombardment. Nixon aides said Johnson assured him all arrangements were in place and diplomatic ducks lined up. The rally tour concluded with stops in San Antonio and California.
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Humphrey Concludes Eastern Campaign With Rallies
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey ended his Eastern drive with rallies across Long Island Harlem and Brooklyn as he seeks New York's 43 electoral votes. He highlighted Nixon as a warmonger and urged supporters to unite for a victory in the final days.
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U S Ships Move South of Vietnam Amid Halted North Attacks
Saigon report says dozens of U S warships including three aircraft carriers and the New Jersey steamed south of the North Vietnamese coast as attacks on the North pause. Air Force raids toward the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos intensify, with planners considering shifting air power to Laos.
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Virginia voters edge toward windup in three way race
Virginia campaigns near the windup as Humphrey Nixon and Wallace claim momentum. Muskie and Agnew schedule return rallies in Richmond to boost their tickets. Optimists peg Virginia turnout near 1.25 million with GOP edge possible above 45 percent, Wallace forecast at 38 to 40 percent, most expect no majority winner.
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Inside Section 1 Section 2 Clintwood
Local edition page index lists sections for news and features. The content notes include editorials business law mine safety farming sports and youth sections with page numbers like 4 5 11 14 18 and 19.
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Vietnam Says US Accepts Expanded Paris Talks
North Vietnam declared four independent delegations including the Viet Cong Front would attend peace talks in Paris, while Saigon refused to join. U.S. Secretary Rusk said Washington would not recognize the NLF as a separate entity and urged focus on peace rather than procedure. Thuy warned Washington would bear responsibility if Saigon boycotted.
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Bitter gubernatorial clash in West Virginia
West Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a tight race between Democrat James M. Sprouse and Republican Arch A. Moore Jr. The ballot includes presidential candidates Humphrey Nixon and Wallace, plus a write-in bid by Peter D. Beter. Voters weigh constitutional amendments, Board of Public Works changes, court seats, and 100 House seats. Sprouse and Moore trade accusations over corruption land deals and a libel suit, while race for attorney general and a Supreme Court seat also highlighted.
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