Agnew says he’d fear LeMay presidency over nuclear stance
In Midland Texas Spiro Agnew warned he’d be desperately afraid to hand the U S government to Curtis LeMay, who treats nuclear weapons as conventional. He urged Maryland voters to back Wallace’s electability and shifted focus to Hubert Humphrey and Vietnam, criticizing Humphrey’s Paris talks stance.
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Wallace gains and losses shift electoral map for Wallace in 14 to 10 states
The Christian Science Monitor survey shows George Wallace gaining strength in 14 states with 161 electoral votes while losing ground in 10 states with 68. Wallace leads in Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee and gains in Alaska Arizona Illinois Maryland Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee and Vermont. Tennessee moves from toss up to Wallace column, while Wallace weakens in Connecticut Idaho Iowa Kansas Montana North Carolina South Dakota Wisconsin North Dakota and Nevada. 270 electoral votes are required to win.
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U S Resumes Major Military Aid to Greece
The State Department announced the end of the U S embargo on Greece with a partial restart of aid. U S planes and two minesweepers are being sent, reversing a 1967 embargo after the military junta seized power. Spare parts and small equipment had been supplied since then.
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Five Million Dollar Grant Awarded to Eisenhower College
Washington AP report says Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls New York received a five million dollar grant as a tribute to Dwight Eisenhower. President Johnson signed a 446.6 million appropriation bill and sent a note to Eisenhower, hospitalized at Walter Reed, praising his qualities and the college's opening. The school began in September with 295 freshmen and 26 faculty.
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Muskie invites woman heckler to speak at Boston rally
In Boston 000 attended a Muskie rally when a Cambridge woman, Ellen Miller, challenged the Vietnam policy. Muskie, inviting dissent on stage, urged equal platform time for antiwar voices and defended his stance as he backs Humphrey-Muskie.
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Bikini Atoll Could Be Fit for Humans by Next July
Honolulu AP report states Bikini atoll may be ready for habitation by July if Congress approves 1 million dollars for restoration. William Norwood, high commissioner for the Marshall Islands trust territory, says natives evacuated in 1946 are living on other islands. A survey group recently revisited the atoll with Norwood and U.S. experts deeming radiation danger over.
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Arrest of Novelist Over Sandwich Board in Spain
Police in Madrid on Tuesday arrested novelist Gonzalo Arias for wearing a sandwich board calling for free elections in Spain. The incident occurred amid political tensions and raises questions about civil liberties and protest rights.
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LeMay Tops Wallace With Jet Transport In Campaign
Curtis LeMay campaigns in a Boeing 727 jet on a 19 state tour as vice presidential candidate facing George Wallace. He arrives in Miami to a supportive crowd of about 100 and comments he does not enjoy politics.
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Hijack of Bourbon Truck Ends With Phony Bottles
Denver police recovered an abandoned truck after a theft spree where a thief stole a truckload he believed held Prohibition bourbon. The cargo turned out to be display bottles filled with colored water and tea, leaving the thief empty handed.
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Hypnosis Society Fined for Easy Cure Claims
In Los Angeles the Hypnosis Society of America was ordered to halt claims it can cure overweight, alcohol, smoking, or sexual problems. A Superior Court judge fined the group $50,000 in civil penalties and the society agreed to the judgment without admitting violations. The action was brought by the state Board of Medical Examiners and the attorney general’s office, citing lack of successful cases and qualified medical supervision.
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Court strikes city gun registration law in San Francisco
The state district court of appeals ruled the San Francisco gun registration ordinance invalid, finding partial conflict with state statutes and rejecting a distinctly local need for diverse local registration systems. City officials planned to appeal and enforcement was delayed pending the decision.
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Rare Mauritius Cover Sells for 380000 at Stamp Auction
An envelope bearing two orange Mauritius stamps from 1847 fetched 380000 dollars at a New York auction, the top price for a single philatelic item. The sale from Louise Boyd Dale’s collection benefitted Vassar College. buyer Roger G Weill said they will not rush to resell. The stamps carry a margin error that enhances value.
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New York Displays Five Ton Easter Island Stone Head
A five ton Easter Island stone head is on display at the Seagram Building plaza in New York. The event showcases the statue as a public exhibit attracting local visitors and media attention.
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