Yippies Defy Police In Four Mile Chicago Street Rally
Nearly 1,000 Yippies and counterculture demonstrators clogged Chicago streets in a four mile march from Lincoln Park toward the Loop. After scattered rock-throwing and minor arrests, the crowd moved through Clark Wells and Division streets, briefly clashing with police before dispersing toward Old Town and the entertainment district.
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Hawaii War Hero To Give Chicago Keynote Address
Daniel K. Inouye, Hawaii war hero and longtime public servant, is slated to become the first Japanese American keynote speaker at a major national party convention. The 1968 Democratic National Convention will hail him as temporary chairman, recognizing his World War II valor with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and his ascent from Hawaii politicking to the U.S. Senate.
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West German Tourist Tries Bus Ticket Box Alarma
A West German tourist Volker Gigling attempted to buy a bus ticket in Niagara Falls New York but brought a fire alarm box instead and drew a fire department contingent. Firemen said he believed automatic ticket dispensing machines existed at bus stops in his country and mistook the alarm box for such a device.
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