Nixon taps Agnew as running mate in surprise pick
AP reports Jubilant Nixon selects Spiro Agnew as vice president nominee. American and South Vietnamese forces invade the A Shau Valley for a second time in three and a half months to disrupt a major Communist supply base. The operation involved about 3,000 U.S. and Vietnamese troops with 200 helicopters and yielded 15 North Vietnamese killed and several U.S. and Vietnamese casualties.
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Troops Split Over Nixon Victory in Vietnam
AP interviews with U S troops in Vietnam show a near even split in support for Richard M Nixon among soldiers and officers. Some praise his foreign policy while others prefer Rockefeller. Some soldiers doubt Nixon can win or worry about his electability.
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Johnson in San Antonio for FiveHour Checkup
President Johnson underwent a five hour medical exam at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio with wife Lady Bird accompanying. Press secretary George Christian said Johnson feels fine and no report date from Chief Doctor Vice Admiral George Barkley was announced.
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George Christian
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UC Woman Hurt In Fall From Auto
A year old Union City woman, Mary Miller, is treated at St Vincent's Hospital Erie for injuries after she fell or leaped from a moving auto about two miles east of Waterford on the Waterford Union City road at 1 25 a m. Trooper Robert Fleetwood identifies the victim and says witnesses and the victim were reluctant to provide details as he investigates.
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Erie
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Corry State
Steel price increases trimmed in bid to curb inflation
President Johnson hailed moderating steel price boosts as a substantial inflation shield. US Steel led the move with smaller hikes, others like Bethlehem and Republic cutting earlier increases to align about 2.5 percent. White House cautioned continued inflation fight hinges on price stability ahead.
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Violence flares on Erie East Side with arson probe
Police in Erie investigated several rock and bottle throwing incidents on the Lower East Side and broke up crowds. No arrests were made. One of two cars burned was deliberately set on fire.
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Lower East Side
Parkers Laugh Over Meter Muddle In Corry Visit
Ginger tied to a meter at Park Street lot by Linda Nevogt 14 of Corry with Linda’s riding companion Nancy Dingfelifer also of Corry. They were over town shopping when the incident occurred, the photo credits Johnston.
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Ike Shows Progress But Doctors Mum on Ike's Condition
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s doctors say he has shown some progress after his sixth heart attack. Cardiac irregularities remain major concerns but have not been pronounced, with daily bulletins limited to one. He has not watched the Republican National Convention but receives updates from his son John.
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Park Ride Collapse Kills 1 Girl, Hurts Another
Two 15 year old girls at Kennywood Park fell 30 feet when a ferris wheel like ride collapsed. Nina Rach of Monongahela died on arrival at Homestead Hospital. Nancy Menendez of Monessen suffered wrist fractures and is hospitalized in fair condition. Park spokesman said bolt in cage hinge apparently snapped while buckled inside the ride.
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Pirne
Kennywood Park
Nina Rach
Monongahela
Homestead Hospital
Nancy J. Menendez
Monessen
C Of C Seeks Ways To Lure Industry
At a noon session in Hotel Corry about 15 industrial leaders met as the Corry Chamber of Commerce explored expanding services to industry. Ray Weber, the chamber president, said the exploratory meeting aimed to learn what benefits the chamber could provide to industry, similar to its support for retail merchants. In Miami Beach, Sen. Charles H. Percy of Illinois was unofficial convention champion and demonstrator, noting he marched in favorite son demonstrations with a post midnight placard parade for Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes.
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Ray Weber
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Percy
Miami Beach
Fla
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Ilinois
Ohio
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Nixon to nominate Agnew for vice president
Maryland Governor Agnew, former Ballimore County official, is urged by Nixon to be the Republican vice presidential nominee. Nixon wins a first ballot presidential nomination amid support and opposition from Rockefeller and Reagan. Delegates will reconvene to ratify the choice and hear acceptance speeches.
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Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
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White House
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House
Rockefeller entered race too late says Miller
Miami Beach AP reports former Rep. Miller contends Nelson Rockefeller failed to win the GOP nomination largely because he delayed his bid. Despite spending millions on ads and a national campaign, late entry damaged support and time for building momentum.
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GOP
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Manhattan
Michigan
George Romney
Nixon
Albany
N.Y
Combat Casualties Drop Again in Vietnam War Report
The U S Command says American and enemy combat deaths fell again last week while South Vietnamese casualties rose slightly. Americans killed total 171, wounded 1 050. enemy killed 899, South Vietnamese killed 250, wounded 738, missing 10. Total American deaths since 1961 reach 26 461.
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