Humphrey Organization Sees Victory Path to Nomination
The Humphrey political operation claims 1312 delegate votes needed to clinch the Democratic nomination in Chicago. It asserts McCarthy has 502 and Humphrey 1811, with Kennedy’s prior 584 delegates. It notes Kennedy and McCarthy combined carried over 80 percent in primaries, but underground delegate battles will decide the convention.
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Humphrey Faces Delegates Challenge as Campaign Buoys
The Humphrey operation in Washington is well funded and staffed and may secure the nomination. Yet organizers fear a gap between delegate support and popular backing, worrying about student protests at Chicago and the difficulty of selling his war stance to voters. The New York Times interview notes confidence for Chicago but anxiety over an unreceptive public.
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Stampede at River Plate Boca Juniors game kills seventy one
At Buenos Aires Estadio Monumental crowd chaos after gated exit warning leads to stampede at Gate 12 during River Plate versus Boca Juniors match. Seventy one dead, eighty three injured as turnstiles are torn loose and ambulances rush in.
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Big Day For Radio Test Marks 25th Field Day Effort
Amateur radio operators in Morgan and Limestone counties held their 25th annual field day over Saturday and Sunday. About 40 members from two clubs joined the nationwide emergency drill logging close to 2 000 contacts worldwide under simulated disaster conditions. The Decatur club alone logged 1 000 contacts during the 24 hour period starting at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Decatur and Athens Radio Clubs Report Emergency Field Day
Under new rules for the emergency field day, operators delayed setup until the signal. The Decatur club, based near Mud Tavern Creek eight miles southwest of Decatur on the Old Moulton Road, worked a wide frequency range contacting many foreign countries. The Athens club logged 950 contacts and reached stations in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, according to president Page Evans.
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Death Follows Work At Plant
A full investigation is underway at Alabama Flour Mills after foreman Charles Walter Long, 41, of Hartselle died at Decatur General Hospital about 12:45 a.m. He was overcome at the Decatur plant while fumigation with methyl bromide was occurring. Long was taken to the hospital by South End Ambulance around 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Wallace barnstorming signals rising presidential bid
George C. Wallace gains momentum as he tours the South with zealous crowds and a pledge to win. Governors including Albert Brewer offer cautious support while avoiding firm predictions of victory.
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Sharp Movers Ad Offers Free Estimate and Phone Contact
An advertisement promotes moving services with the line Transferred Free Estimate and provides the phone number 353-2828 for the Sharp Movers company.
Humphrey Campaign Sees Sufficient Votes for Nomination
Campaign leaders for Vice President Hubert Humphrey say he has enough votes to win the Democratic nomination. The prompt asks readers if they think he will secure the party’s nomination and invites calls before 9:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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Two Alabama contestants named Miss Alabama pageant finalists
Lynelle Weber of Decatur and Patricia Smith of Athens were named finalists in the Miss Alabama beauty pageant. They join 22 other contestants competing for the title in Birmingham Friday. Shirley Eaken of Decatur and Catherine Jones of Athens were among 50 semifinalists named last Thursday. Weber, 19, daughter of W W Weber, is a University of Alabama junior. Smith, 19, Gulf Park College graduate, is daughter of Bill G. and Mrs. Smith of Athens. This marks Weber’s third straight year as a finalist.
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Pattye) Smith
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Ohio Prison Fire Scence As 300 Convicts Revolt
Rioting inmates armed with bats and homemade knives set eight buildings ablaze at the century old Ohio Penitentiary. At least 20 injured, order restored by noon as guards and 200 National Guardsmen intervened. damage estimated above $1 million.
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Bank Robbery Reported In Sweet Water
Three men robbed the Sweet Water State Bank and fled in a white Cadillac with a Florida license plate. The amount stolen was undetermined.
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Gun Deaths From Guns Reach United States Week
An Associated Press survey reports 196 people were killed by gunfire in the U S last week from June 17 to 24. The tally includes 113 homicides 65 personal crisis shootings and 18 accidental fatal shootings. President Johnson signed an anti crime bill with gun control provisions during the same week.
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Used Window Air Conditioners at Reasonable Prices
Davidson Heating Service advertises used window air conditioners at reasonable prices with contact number 353-4623 for inquiries.
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