Kennedy Declares Candidacy for New York Senate
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy declared himself a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate from New York and said President Johnson would campaign for him. He spoke from Gracie Mansion with Mayor Wagner at his side, marking his first bid for elective office amid concerns of a Republican challenge to Kennedy principles.
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Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
New York
Johnson
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Virginia
Massachusetts
Robert F. Wagner
Gracie
Wagner
Atlantic City
Khanh gives up title and dictatorial powers
In Saigon Maj Gen Nguyen Khanh renounced the presidency and his dictatorial powers under student Buddhist pressure, while remaining head of the armed forces. The Military Revolutionary Council outlined steps to elect a new leader, dissolve itself, and form a civilian military mix to guide Vietnam toward democracy. Crowds outside the presidential palace cheered as the news broke.
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Khanh
Nguyen Khanh
Saigon
Kennedy
South Viet Nam
New York
Revolutionary Military Council
Viet Nam
Armed Forces High Command
Military Revolutionary Council
Oanh
Delegates Target of Ouster in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City Alabama delegates challenged Democratic National Convention rules as they refused to sign pledges while unpledged Mississippi figures faced seating talks. Credentials Chair David L. Lawrence urged surrender of credentials amid ongoing debates.
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Atlantic City
Alabama
Mississippi
WaMu
Misate
Mene
David L. Lawrence
Credentials Committee
Moore Wins Round Committeeman Decision Delayed
North Carolina Democratic nominee Dan K Moore won a delay in ousting his pick for national committeeman as the state delegation split. Webb, absent due to his father’s death, faced disqualification calls from Brame supporters. the floor fight reflected broader party tensions over adherence to Moore’s slate and the platform.
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Atlantic City
Dan K. Moore
North Carolina
William Webb
North
Carolina
Moore
Watson Brame
Webb
Sam
Ervin
Everett Jordan
Sec
Luther H. George B. Wallace
Alabama
Show Of Unity Sought At 1964 Democratic Convention
Atlantic City AP report on President Johnson’s bid to unite Democrats for the 1964 convention. Dixie opposition to running mate spot looms as Alabama Mississippi disputes over seating linger. Kennedy enters New York Senate race while Humphrey favored for VP amid leaked dissent and unity efforts.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Johnson
LBJ
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dixie
Alabama
Mississippi
David Lawrence
Robert F. Kennedy
New York Senate
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Minnesota
Humphrey
Kennedy to resign Cabinet to run for Keating seat
New York Democrats nominated Kennedy for the Senate race to succeed Republican Sen Kenneth Keating. Keating welcomed Kennedy to the state, offering guidance from his tenure. Mrs Clare Boothe Luce hinted at a Conservative bid for the seat as well.
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New York
Kennedy
Empire
Convention Schedule in Atlantic City N J AP
The schedule covers today's and Wednesday's sessions starting at 7 30 p m E S T with invocations pledges and national anthem by Mace Barrett Mahalia Jackson and Bishop Prince A Taylor Jr The program includes reports nominations speeches and balloting for president and vice president plus a Johnson biography film.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Joachim Prinz
Mace Barrett
Committee On Permanent Organization
Norman Stoll
Oregon
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Charles L. Weliner
Georgia
Platform Committee
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Frank A. P. Hehrson
Leland J. Stark
Mahalia Jackson
Johnson
Prince A. Taylor Jr
Winds and tides lash Cuba as Cleo nears Jamaica coast
Hurricane Cleo batters Cuba with 110 mph winds and high tides while Jamaica braces for impact as the eye moves west-northwest. Evacuations go into effect in Cuba and warnings stretch along the north coast. Forecasters say the U.S. mainland should remain safe for 36 hours.
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Jamiaca
Cleo
Castro
Cuba
Jamaica
Fidel Castro
Miami
Sierra Maestra
Camaguey
Fla
Camanguenciania
Bredgit Bureau
Oriente
Santiago
Cape Cruz
Hurti
Gordon Dunn
Miami Weather Bureau
U.S
Da Nang Catholic enclave attacked by Buddhist rioters
In Da Nang a Buddhist mob torched dozens of Catholic homes as South Vietnamese troops watched. Despite armored units and Gen Nguyen Chanh Thi nearby, several hundred houses burned and many residents fled aboard sampans. U S advisers demanded action from Vietnamese commanders while Americans stayed out of the clash. Catholic refugees from Hanoi formed much of the town’s population, with many men serving in the Vietnamese army.
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DA Nang
Viet Nam
China Sea
Sen
Nguyen Chanh Thi
U.S. Army
John H. Wehner
Canton
Miss
U.S
William C. Westmoreland
Saigon
Hanoi
South
North
Luci Johnson Makes a Whirlwind Entry at Convention
Luci Johnson, 17, arrived at Atlantic City to support her father’s campaign. She toured the oceanfront, attended Young Citizens for Johnson events, signed autographs, and joined a dance at the Young Democrats HQ. She planned to work on campaigns with friends and watched the convention from the presidential box.
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Frances Lewine
Atlantic City
N.J
Oceanfront
Luci Johnson
Johnson
Luci
Young Citizens For
Lynda
Young Democrats
Doyerdaills le Spensers
Meat Prices Climb As NFC Action Bites Markets
Meat prices rose in several cities as the National Farmers Organization held back cattle from markets for the fifth day. Receipts fell at major markets while midwest plants laid off workers. NFC president Oren Lee Stavely warned against retail price hikes, noting risk of unfair increases toward week end. Sporadic violence occurred as rokers attempted to deliver meat animals. Duluth retailers reported fresh beef and pork products up to 10 cents.
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Chad Skaggs Corning
National Farmers ‘Organization
Midwest Packing
NFC
Oren Lee Staley
Duluth Minn
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