Nixon clinches GOP nomination at Miami convention
Richard Nixon won the Republican nomination at the Miami Beach convention with 692 votes, defeating Nelson Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan. Agnew was chosen for vice president as a Nixon compromise, while riots occurred in the Necro district.
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Michigan
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New York
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Almanac facts and historical notes for August 11, 1968
Almanac summary notes the date August 11, 1968 as the 224th day with 142 to follow. It records events including the 1909 SOS from Araphoe, Discoverer 13 payload recovery in 1961, two Soviet space launches in 1962, and the Watts riots starting in 1965 with 34 dead and 856 injured. A quote by John Stringer closes the entry.
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United Press International
Saturn
Venus
Cape Hatteras
N.C
United States
Watts
Los Angeles
John Stringer
Bus Wreck Injuries Prompt Tulsa Hospital Action
Transportation accident leaves several injured as Airhart helps a woman from a bus hole. Airhart escapes serious harm but sustains a back injury while rescue efforts overwhelm Swisher County Hospital Tulsa forcing full staff call for treatment.
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Airhart
Swisher County
Tulsa
Modern turkey use expands with versatile processing and ready options
The article notes year round availability of turkey with airtight packaging and freezing to extend freshness. It highlights rising per person consumption, modern farming scales, canned and boneless turkey products, and various cook now or later thawing and cooking guidelines for different weight ranges.
Dark Mirage Withdrawn From Alabama Stakes Race
Dark Mirage the leading 3 year old filly and nine race winner at Saratoga has been withdrawn from Saturdays $50,000 added Alabama Stakes after trainer Everett King said she bruised the outside of her right forefoot the injury is not serious and will be assessed
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Saratoga Springs. NY
Lloyd Miller
Saratoga
Everett King
Hursday
Bankers Life offers guaranteed income and hospital cash plans
Bankers Life and Casualty Companies advertise income plans that pay a guaranteed income at home and in the hospital. Cash plans provide up to 20 dollars a day for extra bills. Major hospital medical and life coverage offered. Call Edna Dobbs at 937-3828.
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