Rockefeller’s late bid derailed GOP presidential hopes
Nelson Rockefeller delayed his candidacy until March 21 and then pivoted at an Albany conference, but his late start and indecision areEd viewed as the decisive undoing of his bid. Former Rep. Miller says hesitation lost him the nomination.
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William E. Miller
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Rockefeller
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Rockefeller Campaign Struggles With Support and Timing
The multimillionaire poured millions into a nationwide campaign of ads and a jet caravan to project strength. Polls later improved as Rockefeller sought to win party leaders and a GOP victory in November, but he failed to regain original backers’ loyalty.
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Cotton Growers Meet In Decatur To Study Future
Cotton growers from the South gather in Decatur for the Southern Cotton Growers Inc meeting at Decatur High School. About 400 expected to attend to plan a revitalized cotton economy with better quality and yield. President P. K. Smith praises North Alabama farmers for planting cotton after two low yield years.
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Nixon Clinches GOP Nomination and Heads Toward November
Richard Nixon secured the Republican nomination and faces the general election in November with party backing. Analysts weigh his lead, campaign strategy, and potential challenges from opponents as the race enters its crucial phase.
Nixon selects Maryland Governor Agnew as running mate
Richard M. Nixon, winner of the Republican nomination, chose Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as his running mate in a 12 40 p.m. news conference in Miami Beach. Agnew, stunned by the bolt from the blue, touted pro civil rights views without endorsing civil disobedience and opposed the Resurrection City encampment. Agnew’s career included Baltimore County executive before becoming governor in 1966, and he had recently delivered Nixon’s nominating speech.
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Miami Beach
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Richard M. Nixon
Gov
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
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Resurrection City
Washington
Nell
Robinson
A. Rockefeller
New York
Nixon
Baltimore County
Baltimore
George Mahoney
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
California
Herbert G. Klein
Fila
Ike's Prediction About Nixon Proved True
Dwight D. Eisenhower predicted Nixon could return after defeats in 1960 and 1962. By 1967 Nixon led GOP surveys and rose to frontrunner as he campaigned across the nation, delivering thousands of speeches and raising millions for party funds. His comeback followed a hard fought, decades long political effort.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Nixon
Barry Goldwater
GOP
City Council Candidates Meet At Shopping Center
Decatur candidates for city council hold a final group appearance at the Decatur Shopping Center three days before the election. Sam McClendon, emcee of the first rally, opens at 7 30 p m with each candidate given a three minute presentation. This session shifts to statements rather than Q A as candidates speak directly to the public.
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Decatur
Sam McClendon
McClendon
Wheat and soy markets mix amid varied demand
Chicago markets show wheat higher on good demand while soybeans fall as late liquidation hits. Corn and oats trade mixed with solid receipts. Hog prices rise about 2 percent with 2,500 noted receipts at 21.50. Cattle in hand to test market. Decatur area reports unclear notes.
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Chicago
Allies Invade A Shau Valley Second Time
American and South Vietnamese forces land 200 helicopters carrying over 3,000 troops to strike the A Shau Valley, meeting light resistance. In four days, 15 enemy soldiers killed. U.S. losses include two dead and 22 wounded, with eight South Vietnamese dead and 18 wounded. A nearby bunker complex and weapons caches are found as the operation targets a major Communist supply base.
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Saigon
A Shau
U.S
101St
South Vietnam
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Cotton crop forecast and political races in the South
The Agriculture Department estimates the 1962 cotton crop at 10 976 000 bales with 500 pounds gross weight, while last year’s output was 7 455 000 bales. Gallup poll data show Humphrey leading McCarthy among Democrats but McCarthy ahead with independents. Johnson reveals diverticulitis after hospital tests. Local races in Decatur include mayor and council contests with runoffs not needed in several races. A voting machine trial and public encouragement to vote are noted.
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Agriculture Department
Charles Gunthorp
Roy Odom
Bill Dukes
Joe Terry
Bobby Jett
Rutledge Thomas
City Hall
Decatur Chamber of Com
QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds
It is a playful quip about psychology and a wife taking up a job offered in the Daily Want Ads. The columnist uses a witty line to frame a domestic joke about competition and chance.
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