Midwest Democrats eye Humphrey as Kennedy void grows
Chicago story analyzes Midwest delegates at the 1968 Democratic convention. It notes Hubert Humphrey leads on first ballots due to Kennedy’s assassination, while McCarthy and McGovern vie for regional support and potential vice presidential roles. Daley’s influence and Iowa Hughes add to the contested field.
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Avengers tackle a case on KCRG TV Channel 9
The Avengers present a color mystery with many clues airing 6:30 Wednesday night on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Housewife and Buttons Pushes More Sews Less
In a bold view of the future, industrial designer Milt Immerman envisions automated kitchens with button menus and central order fulfillment. He predicts urban skyscrapers with rooftop airports and monorails, plus a shift in daily life and travel within cities as technology reshapes consumer habits. Immerman notes high demand for designers, cites Unimate robots in Ford plants, and shares the simple toothpaste package design that reduced pilferage by 75 percent.
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Australian Doctors To Study Transplants
Sydney sources say three Australian doctors will travel to the United States in September to study current heart transplant techniques. Hospitals in Sydney prepare to perform heart transplants before year’s end.
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Diplomat Maximilian de Hohenlohe Dies at 71
Prince Maximilian Manuel de Hohenlohe, a former Spanish diplomat and industrial engineer, died Tuesday in Malaga Spain at age 71. The veteran envoy was noted for his long career and public service across multiple postings.
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State Delegations Convention Coverage
We detail who attends the state delegations convention, what figures say, and how votes unfold. Readers in Chicago or elsewhere will follow the proceedings through our report, with clear explanations and steady coverage.
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