Humphrey Declares He Is A Peace Candidate In Debate
In a face to face clash with Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern in California delegates debate, Hubert Humphrey asserts a legitimate claim to the peace candidate label while defending Johnson era Vietnam policy. McGovern wins applause as he cites President Kennedy and condemns past Democratic limits on war stance. Humphrey faces boos during defense of credentials committee.
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California
Jesse Unruh
Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Unruh
George McGovern
Harris
Chicago
Humphrey
Vietnam
United States
Iowans Cast Votes On Floor Fights At Democratic Convention
At the Democratic national convention in Chicago, Iowa delegates split on floor fights linked to Humphrey and McCarthy. The first clash saw a motion to delay the credentials report defeated 1681 142 to 875, with Harold Hughes denying it indicated McCarthy or Humphrey strength.
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Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Jesse Unruh
California
Iowa
McCarthy
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Humphrey
George O’malley
Des Moines
O’malley
John Connally
Texas
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Harris
California Assembly
Unruh
Convention Docket at Democratic National Convention
The tentative second day schedule includes a 6 p.m. start with invocation anthem and flag salute. Expected floor fights over seating contested delegations and on the Vietnam plank with Carl Albert addressing as permanent chairman. Benediction then adjournment.
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Iowa
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Vietnam
SEC accuses Merrill Lynch of fraud in Douglas case
The SEC ordered hearings on staff charges of fraud against Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith, 14 officers and salesmen, and 15 institutional investors including Dreyfus Corp and Investors Management Co. The agency says Merrill Lynch shared advance Douglas Aircraft earnings information with some clients in June 1966 while withholding it from others, swaying stock trades and purchases.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Merrill Lynch
Dreyfus Corp. and
Investors Management Co
SEC
Douglas
Kennedy Hope Lingers Despite Brother's Public Dismissal
Democrats flirt with a Kennedy candidacy as California delegates push a draft Kennedy, despite a disavowal by the last brother. Ted Kennedy's call to block the draft dampens hopes as Hubert Humphrey leads the convention scene. Geneally, supporters insist his name will be placed in nomination at the nomination vote, with DiSalle indicating the draft movement has momentum.
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Chicago
Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Ohio
Michael DiSalle
DiSalle
California
Illinois
Oregon
Indiana
California Assembly
McCarthy Forces Lose Ground in Georgia Credentials Fight
In Chicago the McCarthy camp suffered a string of setbacks in credentials disputes as a Georgia delegation fight led to a chaotic floor showdown. The convention recessed after rejecting efforts to oust Gov. Lester Maddox's regular Georgia delegation, amid clashes over seating Alabama and North Carolina contingents. Humphrey allies dominated early roll calls, delaying broader credential battles.
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Chicago
Eugene McCarthy
Georgia
Lester Maddox
Maddox
Julian Bond
Alabama
North Carolina
Cedar Rapids Native Dies of Viet War Wounds
Pfc. Dennis A. Gunder 21 died after being severely wounded Friday near Da Nang. A radio operator with the 48th Signal Battalion he received shrapnel injuries in heavy fighting. Jefferson high school graduate, he volunteered for Army duty in 1967 and had been in Vietnam three months.
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Pfc
Dennis A. Gunder
Vietnam
Gunder
48Th Signal Battalion
da Nang
Young Gunder
Jefferson High School
Eisenhower in Mixed Condition Faces Cautious Optimism
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower remains in critical condition with heart irritability but doctors voice cautious optimism after a restful night. Morning bulletin notes no major disturbances since Saturday and unexpectedly improved spirits, signaling a potential, though uncertain, turn in his recovery.
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Eisenhower
Nixon begins extensive election campaign itinerary
Nixon started mapping an extensive campaign itinerary on Tuesday with staff members, outlining his travel plans and outreach efforts for the upcoming election.
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Miami
Richard M. Nixon
Platform split on Vietnam war divides Democratic convention
Chicago AP reports a floor battle looms as the platform committee endorses a Vietnam plank aligned with McCarthy and McGovern. The panel backs a halt to bombing when safe for troops, rejects an unconditional halt, and calls for talks with Hanoi and withdrawal of forces.
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Chicago
Vietnam
Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
George McGovern
North Vietnam
Hanoi
South Vietnam
U.S
Theodore Sorensen
Kennedy
California
New York
Soviets Promise No Interference in Czech Withdrawal
Moscow and four Warsaw Pact members agree on conditions for pulling troops from Czechoslovakia and vow not to interfere in internal affairs during the withdrawal. Observers expect some troops to stay along borders, while occupation in cities ends and camps house remaining forces.
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UPI
Soviet Union
Warsaw Pact
Czechoslovakia
West Germany
Austria
Alexander Dubcek
Czechoslovak Republic
Parties To Pick Nominees To Run For Senate Seat
The attorney general's office ruled Linn County party central committees will select nominees to fill the former state senator Tom Riley’s seat. Riley resigned earlier this month while seeking the Second district congressional post held by John C. Culver. No special election is required since resignation was 60 days before the November election and the legislature was not in session.
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Attorney General
Linn Democrat and
Republican Party Central Committees
Tom Riley
Riley
Senate
John C. Culver
Wade Clarke
Atty
Richard Turner
Svoboda Pledges Liberal Path as Warsaw Pact Withdrawals Begin
President Ludvik Svoboda affirmed Czechoslovakia will keep its liberal course after ousting Novotny and transition to a socialist order with a gradual Soviet troop withdrawal. He said the presence remains a political reality while awaiting full exit. Alexander Dubcek urged trust in leadership and extended calls for order and discipline as troops pull back from Prague.
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Dubcek
Antonin Novotny
Cierna
Bratislava
Warsaw
Prague
Ludvik Svoboda
Svoboda
Moscow
Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
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