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Humphrey Eyes Possible Ticket as Convention Turmoil Rises
As 1968 Democratic nominating fight continues in Chicago, Humphrey leads with 1 761 votes to McCarthy 601 and McGovern 1462 while Channing Phillips is noted from DC. Violence erupts outside the convention with 1300 plus injured as tear gas fills the air and police clash with demonstrators.
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