Eisenhower in Critical Condition At Walter Reed
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in extremely critical condition at Walter Reed hospital after numerous heart flutter episodes. An electrical pacemaker was removed as ineffective, with doctors reporting intermittent unconsciousness but preserved mental faculties and humor. Mamie Eisenhower, John and Barbara Eisenhower with family nearby, and David Nixon arrived as Nixon’s daughter Julie is connected by marriage.
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Opening Rounds Fired As Demo Battle Nears
Chicago AP reports the 1968 Democratic convention opening with McCarthy campaign manager rejecting a coalition government plank while platform hearings in Washington clash with asks for a halt in bombing. Humphrey promotes a labor Democratic coalition and peace aims as credentials fights loom and Mississippi delegation challenges unfold.
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All-Iowa Fair Closes With Record Attendance Amid Rain
The All-Iowa fair ended Sunday with its best eight day attendance since 1963 at 136,639, despite rain. Sunday turnout reached 10,667, beating last year’s 9,012, and rodeo crowds reached about 2,000, while Arlo Becker of Atkins won the state demolition derby amid 25 participating cars.
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Aging Joke Says Life Is Maintenance Not Living
An old timer quips that at his age living becomes a problem of maintenance rather than living. The line reflects a dry humor about aging and daily upkeep.
Dubcek Seeks To Hold Government Together
Czechoslovak leader Alexander Dubcek concentrates on preserving his reform government as Soviet pressure and Western propaganda threaten reform plans. He seeks calm ahead of a September party congress while editors resist limits on press freedom.
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Israelis Likely to Be Released From Hijacked Flight
Algerian cabinet to set a release schedule for the El Al Boeing 707 crew and seven passengers held since July 23. Sources say the seven Israeli crew members and seven passengers may be freed, with an Italian crew to fly the plane out of Algiers about 48 hours after release.
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Johnson Signs Poultry Inspection Act And Farm Credit Measures
President Johnson signed a federal poultry inspection act to require plants to clean up or close if they fail to meet standards. States have two years to implement inspections or federal oversight. He also signed amendments to the Farmers Home Administration Act to boost farm-family credit. The Texas White House announced Georgia Governor Lester Maddox will be briefed in Washington on foreign policy. Johnson attended a private Eisenhower prayer service at the ranch with about 100 others.
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Mississippi Delegation Faces Ouster at Democratic Convention
Mississippi's regular delegation accused of discrimination faces replacement by loyalists backed by Humphrey and McCarthy as the credentials committee opens hearings. Challenges target Georgia Alabama Texas and other states with debates over loyalty and fair representation at the 3,099 delegate convention.
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Nixon Opens Campaign on Unity Note
Nixon launches a national tour from Springfield Illinois declaring America needs unity and a united Republican party to heal the nation. He cites four thousand cheering supporters and mentions Julie Nixon's engagement to David Eisenhower. He plans a three day swing through Illinois Ohio Michigan and New York and vows to back all Republican candidates while respecting independents.
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Battle for Tay Ninh Brings Heavy Casualties and Refugee Exodus
North Vietnamese forces suffered more than 200 dead as fighting raged around Tay Ninh. An American armored column and South Vietnamese forces entered the city, reporting little resistance, after a four day engagement that shattered a lull in the ground war. A wedge of the eastern city fell to the attackers before withdrawal. About 10,000 to 15,000 refugees began returning, though many found their homes gone as 150 to 200 houses were destroyed.
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Bomb Blasts in Jerusalem Trigger Mob Riots
In Jerusalem on Sunday three explosions injured nine people and sparked street clashes. Mobs attacked Arab cars and pedestrians while riot police tried to restore order. About 30 Arabs and 20 Israelis were arrested as tensions flared near the Old City gates.
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