Impotence theory sparks political unrest, UCLA sociologist says
In Los Angeles Dr. David Arnold of UCLA argues voter frustration feeds violence and unrest due to a complex government and routine nature of elections. He notes even close races hinge on thousands of votes, making ballots seem ritual despite real impact.
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McGovern to Launch Bid for Democratic Presidential Nomination
Senator George S. McGovern announces an active campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. He aims to pick up delegate support left after Robert Kennedy's June assassination and will make a nationally televised news conference today.
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George S. McGovern
Robert F. Kennedy
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Robert Kennedy
Wrong-Way Bus Swap Baffles Idaho Falls Patrol
Two Greyhound buses exchange routes at Idaho Falls depot as drivers misdirect passengers after a switch. The Utah bound driver flips to head for Butte while Salt Lake City passengers stay aboard. A state patrolman stops the wrong way bus 30 miles down the road.
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Beauty Queens Begin 18 Day Base Tour of Asia
Miss America Debra Barnes of Moran Kansas leads six other beauty queens on an 18 day tour of bases in Japan and South Korea. Accompanied by Irene Bryant mother of 1966 Miss America Debbie Bryant, the troupe will perform "Its Today" on military bases through August 16 in Japan and August 27 on return to the United States.
Eisenhower Survives Sixth Heart Attack in 1955-77 Age Highlight
Washington reports President Eisenhower, 77, has survived six heart attacks since 1955 and is improving three days after the latest attack though still critically ill. Doctors note he has endured twice as many heart incidents as expected and remains in guarded condition. The 32 month span with three attacks is cited as a rare statistical case.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Banner Year in Major Farm Crops Across Nation
The Agriculture Department data forecast 1968 sets records for wheat 1.6 billion bushels soybeans over one billion and sugar beets near 24.7 million tons. Corn yields around 81.5 bushels per acre with total grain output near 4.6 billion bushels while oats and sorghum show strong gains. Kansas projects 72 bushels per acre corn and 16 tons per acre sugar beets totaling about 624,000 tons.
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32 Die As Piedmont Airliner Crashes Near Charleston
A Piedmont Airlines jet with 37 aboard crashed in fog on approach to Charleston's hilltop airport. Initial reports say 32 killed, five survivors in critical condition. The craft originated in Louisville with layovers in Cincinnati before Charleston, then Roanoke Richmond Newport News and Norfolk.
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Ohio
Security Plans For Chicago Meet Of Democrats
Officials map security for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with plans addressing lone snipers violent mobs and other threats. Representatives from the Secret Service FBI Chicago police Illinois National Guard the regular Army and the Democratic National Committee met to thrash out procedures for the August 26 through events at the International Amphitheatre.
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Politics at a Glance Nixon Agnew Vietnam Briefing Planned
Nixon and Agnew head for a Vietnam briefing with President Johnson. McGovern enters the race, McCarthy wins Yarborough endorsement, Humphrey campaigns in Texas with Connally. Wallace promises school autonomy for North Carolinians amid security measures for the Chicago convention.
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Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Area Log
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hour total through 9 am Saturday 4 for Topeka area. For August 13 total deaths recorded. In 1968 and the comparable 1967 period totals were 356 and 380 respectively.
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Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Confirms Local Crops Peak Year
An intercepted note mentions a banner year for major farm crops and a peak year for lawn mowing as observed by a man on the street. The message closes with the name Nute, hinting at a personal or local exchange.
Heavy Red Losses In Series Of Fights
Allied forces report 147 enemy killed and 165 Viet Cong suspects captured in a wide sweep across Saigon suburbs and northern provinces. The cordons and searches target preventing infiltrations ahead of potential assaults on Saigon Hue Quang Tri and other southern cities. Several regiments of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops are believed involved.
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Weather and Flood News From Topeka and Saigon
Topeka area reports show the Wakarus River cresting at 30.3 feet after heavy rains, flooding nearby creeks and farmland south of Lawrence. the Weather Bureau says worst flooding is over. In Hill City, hail up to one inch hit Friday night amid regional security concerns near the Cambodian border and Saigon threat assessments. American forces conduct cordon duties near Saigon as Viet Cong tunnels are found north of the city.
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Six Unrelated Mishaps Fatal to Ten Across Nation
A sequence of six unrelated accidents Friday left ten dead and over 180 injured. Among them were a crash of a City Flying Boxcar near Wilmington Ohio, a Baltimore & Ohio train derailment near Middletown, a Greyhound bus overturn near Cobleskill New York, a cross country bus wreck in Texas, a torpedo bomber crash near Boise Idaho, and a small plane crash near Pine Mountain Georgia injuring U.S. Representative Richard Roudebush and his wife.
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Savonburg Youth Hurt In Crash
Bruce E. Cottle, 17, of Savonburg R1, is listed in serious but improving condition at NeoSho Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Leanna road north of Chanute. His 1966 Dodge traveled 300 feet after leaving the road, damaged at about $1,800. Cottle was taken to the hospital by Chanute ambulance.
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