Nixon tests seven VP candidates in private polls
Nixon aides conduct seven state private polls to gauge support for seven potential vice presidential picks. A letter seeks advice from over 100 Republican leaders while public opinion surveys on national issues guide the selection. Campaign travel plans and media coverage are outlined to project confidence before the convention. Senators Percy and Edwards are among discussed possibilities.
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N.Y
Nixon
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Edward W
Nixon seeks VP balance in seven key states survey
The survey targets New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Michigan Texas and California. Nixon asks Republican leaders to name the best running mate for balance campaignability and presidential succession if needed. Responses center on geographical and philosophical fit and television suitability.
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Brooke
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Nixon
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Texas
California
Nixon campaign polls hint at vice presidential choices
The piece discusses how Nixon's running mate strategy relies on voter surveys to pick a vice presidential candidate. It weighs Henry Cabot Lodge's past impact, potential picks like Mayor John Lindsay or Governor Ronald Reagan, and notes Percy’s faltering bid after backing Rockefeller. Scranton remains a serious Nixon option in key states.
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Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge
John V. Lindsay
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Percy
Rockefeller
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Planes Valued At 6 Million Hit In Third Raid
Viet Cong infiltrators attacked Tuy Hoa air base on the central coast of South Vietnam about 295 miles northeast of Saigon. The strike damaged or destroyed 12 American aircraft in three Southeast Asia raids since last Monday, with one American wounded.
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Saigon
Loinloths
U.S
Tuyon
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
North
Air Force
Tuy Hoa
Rockefeller Lead Reveals Nixon Strength In Delegation
A secret survey of New York's 92 Republican National Convention delegates shows Nixon holding substantial potential strength within the delegation. In Pittsburgh a United Steelworkers official says a new labor agreement could avert a nationwide steel strike set for Thursday. In Prague Czechoslovak and Soviet leaders meet near the border to discuss Russia's demand for tighter control of Czechoslovakia's political course.
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New York Times News Service
Miami Beach
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers Union
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Dirksen Faces Opposition To War Issue Plank
Senator Everett Dirksen faces dissent from conservative Republicans over a nonpartisan Vietnam plank. Senator Jack Miller of Iowa signals resistance to a broad plank that avoids direct criticism of Johnson Administration policy, as the GOP resolutions committee opens hearings ahead of the August 5 convention.
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Plank
Jack Miller
Iowa
Vietnam
Resolutions Committee
Johnson
Platform writers seek neutral GOP platform amid rivalry
Republican platform writers opened in Miami Beach to craft a neutral document for all nominees. Harold Stassen accused Rockefeller and Nixon of Vietnam policy errors, urging leaders to testify. Chairman Dirksen urged restraint and avoiding favoring any candidate, while Rep. Laird called for a platform with bold ideas as the process begins.
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Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Miamibeach
Fila
Republican _ platform
Harold Stassen
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Stassen
Platform
Nixon
Rockefeller
GOP
Platform Committee
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Win Cash In Photo Contest
The Decatur Daily invites amateur photographers in the Decatur area to enter the annual photo contest with cash prizes for weekly winners. Submit snapshots now as the first weekly deadline approaches.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Wallace open to debates with nominees and seeks TV time
George C. Wallace, a third party candidate, says he would debate either or both major nominees after their selections and seeks equal TV time for his American Independent party. He will accept a debate offer if networks invite him and expects fair coverage of his convention.
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Platform Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Tampa
Fla
George C. Wallace
Wallace
American Independent Party
Will Wallace Debate The Democratic and Republican Nominees
Yesterday's question notes Detroit pitcher Denny McLain won his 20th game Saturday. Readers weigh in on whether Wallace should face the Democratic and Republican nominees in debates and call before 9 A.M. tomorrow.
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Detroit
Denny McLain
Market Report: Stocks Down in Moderate NY Trading
Markets in New York opened with declines as stocks faded in moderate activity. Agricultural futures showed cotton lower and grains lower with light commercial demand. soybeans and oats down. hogs steady to 50 cents lower at 22.50. slaughter steers steady at 28.75.
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New York
Chicago
Council Must Find Garbage Pickup Disposal Method
The city faces October decisions on whether to keep contracted garbage pickup or buy equipment and run sanitation itself. If adopted, disposal method must balance economy and efficiency. Options include large compacting trucks for direct dump transport or intermediate trucks easier for alleys, with more vehicles required.
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Ray Martin
DAILY
Council
Street Department And Animal Shelter Move In Southwest Decatur
Decatur city officials report the street department and animal shelter will relocate to new facilities in southwest Decatur this week. The $244000 five-structure project includes a $21000 animal shelter replacing the 5th Ave facility, built on city property beside the recreation maintenance center north of the Albert Brewer Overpass. The office building is a red brick, hipped roof structure. See STREET On Page 2.
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Decatur
5Th Ave
City Recreation
Albert Brewer
Southeastern Metals merger announced between Southeastern Metals and U S Industries
Southeastern Metals Co of Birmingham founded in 1944 merges with U S Industries Inc in a joint agreement announced today. The deal includes an initial USI stock payment and staged common stock over five years contingent on earnings performance, per Southeastern president E E Alverson and I J Bil See on page 2.
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USI
Southe
E. E. Alverson
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I. J. Bil
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