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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

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Barron Case Goes To Jurors Today

Barron case moves to jury deliberation with defense attacking government evidence and testimony. Lawyers contend kickbacks and bribery claims lack proof while citing Florida connections and real estate dealings tied to the West Virginia operation. The packed courtroom listened as prosecutors pressed for guilty verdicts on all five defendants.

Isadore Lashin Charleston Star Martin Perry Barron Florida Wetzel County Ferguson First Southeastern Capital Corp U.S West Virginia American Brokerage Co Atlantic Management Services Corp Interstate Services Wadden Walker Boca Raton Capital Corp Boca Raton Barron, Sawyers and Jélenkoski Southeastern King First Southeastern Andre Schroath William Faulkner

Weather Forecast For Several States

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Charleston with high in the mid 70s. Fair and cool tonight with a low around 50. Virginia fair with cool conditions, Ohio clear and cool with a high about 74. Kentucky fair with mild nights, Pennsylvania fair and a touch warmer, Wednesday temperatures and forecast details incomplete.

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Democrats Agree to Vietnam Peace Plan after Debates

The party rejects unilateral U S withdrawal and endorses a phased approach. It calls for an immediate cease fire and withdrawal of foreign forces, fair elections in Saigon, and gradual U S troop reductions while urging negotiations with Hanoi. New York delegation members protested with black armbands.

Bers North Vietnam U.S National Liberation Front Viet Cong South Vietnam Humphrey Hanoi Vietnam Paris Hanio Saigon New York Johnson McCarthy Alabama Anisona Deee Connecticut Donovan McClare Charleston Dist Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Higis Tewoh Kentucky Maryland Wes Minnesota Mississippi Montana New Mexico North Bava Yee Oklahi Gregan Richard Hughes New Buera Ostersey Edmund Muskie Rhode Ford North Carolin Ennesst Texas Iba Joseph Alioto San Francisco Sargent Shriver France Sen Kennedy New Hampshire Utah Alioto Asphrey Pach International Amphitheater Agian Recep Serota United Ee Washington United Guatemala Staggers Randolph Soviet Union Mein Southeast Asia Europe Asia United States Kaufman Seattle Kallman New York Times Platform Committee

McCarthy Convention Debate Signals Viet Nam Plank Split

Delegates clash over a pro administration Viet Nam plank with McCarthy allies pressing for endorsement while Humphrey forces rally. Vote tallies from state delegations show mixed support and speculation on vice presidential options as convention mood remains unsettled.

Humphrey Emerges With Broad Backing In Key States

The piece notes Humphrey is seen as a top prospect with Muskie, Shriver, and possibly Sherman suggesting no No. 2 offer yet. Daley endorses Humphrey after breakfast in Chicago and Illinois delegates largely back him. Brown is favored as running mate for balance and experience, with Vietnam views noted.

Oklahoma Richard J. Hughes New Jersey North Carolina Terry Sanford Muskie Shriver Sherman Humphrey Richard J. Daley Chicago Conrad Hilton Daley Illinois Uegul Giscoun Pat Brown California Brown Vietnam Lly Richard M. Nixon

State Delegates Vote On Viet Platform Plank

fragmented report notes delegates vote on a Vietnam policy plank. brief mentions obscure figures and a reference to a U.S. envoy shot by an assassin, with unclear attribution and stray quotes. unclear names and dates. context incomplete.

Police confrontations erupt as marchers clash in city streets

The daylong riot continues with police in groups of 100 and 200 arresting demonstrators near Grant Park and along Michigan Avenue. Two newsmen are detained at the Hilton. a photographer from France is seized. Medical officials report treating over 300 injured. the violence centers on clashes with guardsmen and police near the Tribune Tower and related landmarks.

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Humphrey’s Rise and 1960 Campaign Turbulence

The narrative traces Hubert Humphrey’s political path from 1948 Senate victory to a 1960 presidential bid against John F Kennedy. It notes loyalty to Lyndon Johnson, ambitions for vice presidency, and a dramatic West Virginia primary confrontation with tear gas and police action as he campaigned via a jet and bus through crowded hotel corridors.

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