Loyalist Negro and white delegations vie for Mississippi seating
In Jackson the Loyal Democrats of Mississippi formed a 22 Negroes 22 whites loyalist slate to challenge the regular party delegation to the Democratic national convention. They claim racial balance was denied and accuse regulars of plans to back George Wallace. Sen Mondale and Sens McCarthy McGovern backing the challenge as convention credentials debate looms. Charles Evers wins committeeman post after intra legislative fight.
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Alabama
George Wallace
Walter F. Mondale
Dminn
Hubert Humphrey
United States
Mondale
Humphrey
Chicago
Eugene McCarthy
Percy Sutton
New York City
Borough of
Manhattan
George McGovern
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Truck Line Shipments Rise Five Percent Across Regions
Truck line shipments between Iowa and northeastern and mid Atlantic points rose five percent on Monday. The across the board increase was enacted by the Eastern Central Motor Carriers Assn. Convention chair Aaron Henry announced the per shipment charge also rose from 8.60 to 9.08 dollars per shipment. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People officials noted the pace as drivers urged safety.
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Iowa
mid-Atlantic
Aaron Henry
State
Kane youths win ragweed pulling contest in Kane Pa
In Kane Pennsylvania four schoolboys led by John Carlson Tom Port and twins Bob and Lon Knapp pulled 306 pounds of ragweed to win the annual anti ragweed contest. The pollen count for the year is expected to stay near zero.
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Kane, Pa
Kane
John Carlson
Tom Port
Bob
Lon Knapp
Troy man dies after bee sting in yard
Romeo Daigle, 59, of Troy, died Saturday from swelling of the larynx after a bee sting to his temple while working in his yard, police said.
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Troy
N.Y
Romeo Daigle
McCarthy urges biennial Democratic conventions nationwide
Senator Eugene McCarthy urged the Democratic Party to hold national conventions every two years to revitalize the party and engage young members. He called the current national organization an empty shell and said biennial conventions would focus on national issues rather than candidate selection. He spoke in Sacramento and Los Angeles, meeting with Monique Truong and planning a high priced dinner.
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Los Angeles
Eugene McCarthy
Democratic Party
Democratic National Organization
McCarthy
Monique Truong
Truong Dinh Dzu
Minnesota Democrat
National Party
State Central Committee
Sacramento
National Democratic Party
People’s Lobby
Congress
Agen
County Attorney Given Time in Burt Case
In Johnson county district court the county attorney's office was given until Aug. 31 to file a bill of particulars in indictments charging Gregory Ward Burt of West Des Moines with manslaughter and drunk driving. Defense counsel requested more information from the county attorney's office about the May 23 North Dubuque street double fatality. The judge set one week after filing for Burt to enter pleas. Burt was absent.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Gregory Ward Burt
West Des Moines
William Meardon
North Dubuque Street
Harold Vietor
Burt
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