Democratic Policy Council Prepares Vietnam Withdrawal Proposal
The Democratic Policy Council, led by Hubert Humphrey, weighs an 18 month plan for full U S withdrawal from Vietnam. The draft, produced by a Harri son subcommittee, faces antiwar critique and conservative opposition over timing while also addressing domestic and foreign issues beyond Vietnam. The text argues withdrawal should not wait on Paris talks or Vietnamization or on violence levels, challenging Nixon's withdrawal criteria.
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Paris
Nixon
Four Southern Governors Meet to Discuss School Desegregation
Four southern governors Williams Maddox Brewer and McKeithen gather in Mobile Alabama for a secretive summit described as imperative to defend freedom of choice in public schools. They vow to resist federal desegregation measures and to back Civil Rights Act provisions. Brewer hosts the meeting and vows continued legal action as the group signals solidarity with parents and students.
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Albert Brewer
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Nursing Home Blaze Evacuates 75 Patients in Henderson
In Henderson North Carolina a 75 patient evacuation occurred when a fire swept Guardian Care Nursing Home Saturday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze after causing damage to the attic and main hallway. No injuries were reported as some patients returned or were moved to relatives or nearby hospitals. The cause remained undetermined though the fire began in the laundry room.
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Henderson, N. C
Guardian Care
Government rests in conspiracy case at Chicago trial
In Chicago federal court seven men face conspiracy charges over riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Judge Julius Hoffman denied an early recess then granted a delay to allow witnesses and a cameraman to view film footage before Monday session.
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Julius J. Hoffman
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Europe
Thomas A. Foran
U.S
Kunstler
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Toyota Sets All Time Production Record
Toyota reports a production record of 134 804 vehicles in September, up 54.3 percent from a year earlier. The previous high was 132 363 units produced last June. Sease ORE Ady.
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