Hubert Humphrey the polarizing political figure in Chicago profile
A Chicago AP profile portrays Hubert H. Humphrey as both a compelling liberal advocate and a controversial figure. It traces his early life in South Dakota, family influences, and formative aspirations toward government service, highlighting public debates over his Vietnam stance and political ambitions.
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Chicago
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
South Dakota
Huron
S.D
Washington
Muriel Buck
Split Democrats Complete Ticket Today
Democratic presidenti al nominee Hubert Humphrey discussed possible running mates with aides and slated a public announcement for early afternoon. He dismissed violence by Chicago police and argued against self righteous dissidents while protesters gathered near lakefront hotels as delegates faced security pressures at the convention.
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Chicago
Hubert H. Humphrey
Sen
Edmund S. Muskie
R. Sargent Shriver
Cago
Alabama Delegation Split At Democratic Convention
Alabama's delegation carried mixed loyalties and boos as it allotted votes among Hubert Humphrey and assorted figures including Edward Kennedy Dan Moore George Wallace and Bear Bryant. The roll call produced 23 for the nominee 3 for Kennedy one for Bryant and several half and abstentions reflecting divided support.
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Chicago
Alabama
Hubert H. Humphrey
Bob Vance
Vance
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Dan Moore
North Carolina
George Wallace
Paul
Bear
Bryant
Demonstrators Press On At Hilton During Democratic Convention
Weary protesters at Chicago's Hilton head to regroup after a night of clashes. Police and National Guardsmen guarded the hotel as about 3,000 demonstrators faced off in Grant Park and on Michigan Avenue amid tear gas and arrests.
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Lakefront
Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Conrad Hilton
Michigan Ave
Grant Park
Ichigan Ave
Don Rose
National Mobilization Committee
Rppes
Hilton
Rose
Hubert Humphrey
Phitheatre
Hilton-Grant Park
Humphrey
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Wallace Warns of Fortress Conventions in National Politics
Montgomery Alabama AP report quotes George Wallace arguing that national conventions now require fortresses due to protests and violence at Chicago. He says his third party may skip a convention if it cannot secure one. He criticizes leadership of both major parties for widening the divide.
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Washington
Congress
Muriel
Humphrey
Wallace
S.D
Prairie Country
Ralph
Frances
Fern
Doland
Hubert
Montgomery
Ala
George Wallace
Chicago
Lee Wallace
1600 Students Affected By School Closings In Alabama
Lakeside High School and 145 Alabama schools are ordered closed by a three judge federal panel as the 1968-69 term ends in May. The action affects 1,600 students in eight area schools and other districts.
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Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
Alabama
U. S
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Montgomery
H.H. Grooms
Birmingham
Richard T. Rives
Decatur
Lakeside
Morgan
Limestone County
Morgan County
Morgan County Training School
Hartselle
Moulton Heights
Dogwood
Elkmont
Greenbriar
New Hope
Athens
Miller
Limestone County Supt. of Education
C. S. Pettus
Federal
Vietnam toll, 308 Americans killed last week
The AP report states 308 Americans killed in action and 1,144 wounded as heavy fighting in Vietnam continued. U.S. and South Vietnamese headquarters logged 4,755 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese dead, the largest weekly total since May.
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George McArthur
Associated Press
Saigon
USS
Command Today
Vietnam
U.S
25Th Division
Prague Activists Slow Liberal Reforms Amid Moscow Pressure
Czechoslovakia's Communist leaders proceed with limited liberal reforms while opposition cries capitulation to Moscow. Meanwhile in Washington the FBI investigates alleged violent interference with reporters at the Democratic National Convention. In Austin President Johnson backs his Vietnam policy as the convention endorses his ticket and Humphrey condemns dissident tactics.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Moscow
Washington
FBI
Austin Tex
Johnson
Morgan County United Fund Sets New Goal for 1969 Drive
State Sen. Bob Harris says the Morgan County United Fund aims for a record 273400, surpassing 268105 last year. Directors approve Eva Activities Association as a supported agency joining Cotaco Communities League, with 24 agencies funded in 1969.
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Morgan County Unified Fund
Bob Harris
United Fund
Morgan County
Eva Activities Association
EAA
Eva
Cotaco Communities League
CCL
Morgan County United Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
Amer- Lee
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