Humphrey Losses With Louisiana Move Slippage
Vice President Hubert Humphrey faced a setback as Gov. John McKeithen of Louisiana shifted his 36 pledged votes to seek nomination as a favorite son. Kansas slippage saw Eugene McCarthy gain five votes, narrowing Humphrey’s first ballot tally to about 1,082.
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Eight Killed Fighting Fire in California Canyon
In Glendora California a canyon blaze in the San Gabriel mountains killed seven teenage probationary fire fighters and a team leader. Three others aged 15 to 18 were burned, two escaped. The 13 man Los Angeles County team was led by a veteran firefighter. The fast moving fire burned over 6000 acres threatening hillside homes as crews from three states battled shifting winds.
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Chalk One Up For the Czechs
Radio Free Prague said a nearby factory is producing paper napkins printed Russians go home. The napkins are used to wrap food bought locally by occupation Soviet soldiers.
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McGovern Considers Delegates Move Toward McCarthy
In Chicago Senator George McGovern said he might shift his delegate support to Senator Eugene McCarthy if he cannot win the Democratic nomination. The remark came after a church service in a sweltering ghetto and during a local TV taping with Gore Vidal.
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Demos Decide To Bar Georgia Delegation
Georgia faces a seating dispute at the Democratic National Convention as Gov. Lester Maddox and state Rep. Julian Bond clash over 44 delegates. The credentials committee rules Georgia’s seats be split, citing barriers to Black participation, prompting Bond to pledge a full fight if Maddox refuses.
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Eisenhower Shows Worsening Heart Setback in ICU
In Washington Saturday doctors report Dwight D. Eisenhower remained in critical condition eight days after his seventh major heart attack. A bulletin notes renewed heart irritability with frequent extra beats and two short episodes of rapid action. Prior fibrillation and unconscious spells occurred as the former president’s condition deteriorated.
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Dubcek Appears in Moscow Talks Amid Prague Violence
Czechoslovakia's Dubcek was seen in Moscow negotiating with Kremlin leaders as Prague reports three killed and many injured in clashes with Soviet troops. Svoboda said discussions aim to secure a rapid withdrawal of the 200000 Soviet led occupation force.
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Hungary
Chuckle On Time Taste Of Country Butter
A light note reflects on how time blesses memory of country butter while forgetting the churn. The quip hints at nostalgia and a casual, humorous take on aging and taste impressions.
Soviet Invitation To LBJ Reported
The Sun Times of London said President Johnson received a formal invitation to visit Moscow last Monday, about 24 hours before the invasion of Czechoslovakia. The invitation was described as unconditional, with no clear sources named, and Johnson had not replied.
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Secret Czech Congress Confounded Soviets Amid Invasion
In Prague 1,200 delegates, hidden in a large industrial plant, elected a new presidium and 160 member central committee for the progressive communists led by Dubcek. Resistance forces protected the operation with workers disguises and a 8,000-strong militia as Soviet troops occupied the country and underground media spread calls for neutrality and Dubcek’s return. Aerial leaflets over Prague praised the invasion in Slovak, adding to the confusion.
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