Nixon Nomination Seen as Vindication at Miami Convention
A chaotic Miami convention crowned Richard Nixon for President amid calls of vindication. The piece recalls the 1960 election where Kennedy won the Electoral College by 303 to 219, with Nixon leading in the popular vote by about 118,550, disputed by paded returns from major cities. It argues Nixon’s loss was due to city margins and predicts retaliation from Washington.
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Richard M. Nixon
CDT
Miami
Truth
Rett. Hutter
Dick Nixon
América
John Ff
Nixon
Kennnedy
Memphis
Tennessee
Chicago
Richard Nixon
Nunn Jr. Dies in Lordsburg New Mexico
Claude V. Nunn Jr. 48, native of Hope, suffocated at his Lordsburg home. He served as deputy prosecuting attorney for Lordsburg and was a Methodist. Survived by wife Katherine Tolleson Nunn and son Rammel, and parents Claude V. Nunn Sr. and Mrs. Nunn of Hope. Body to be returned to Hope for burial.
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Claude V. Nunn Jr
Hope
Lordsburg
Methodist Church
Katherine Tolleson Nunn
Rammel
Claude V. Nunn Sr
Crank Says Arkansas Casino Vote Was a Mistake
Little Rock AP reports gubernatorial hopeful Marin K. Crank says his vote to support casino gambling was a mistake. In a letter to Arkansas Baptist News editor Erwin L. McDonald Crank admits opposition to illegal gambling and cites Gov. Rockefeller's veto on last year's bill.
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Little Rock
Marin K. Crank
Foreman
Arkansas
Erwin L. McDonald
Arkansas Baptist Newsmagazine
Winthrop Rockefeller
Crank
Ilegal Gam Nila
Jam
Casino 2
Candidates Open and Close Doors in Pine Bluff Runoff
In Pine Bluff Arkansas state Rep Marion Crank opened campaign doors at headquarters while Virginia Johns faced a shut gate at Lei Sure Group factory. Crank and Johnson campaigned for the Democratic gubernatorial runoff, with Crank conceding past neglect of Jefferson County and both candidates exchanging confrontations with workers and private property guards as they pressed for votes. Johnson described a tense moment with a personnel director ordering her off site, while Crank warned of possible tax increases for new programs if needed.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Marion Crank
Virginia Johnson
Crank
Johnson
Jetterson County
Leisure Group
2 Newsman
Rank
Ike's Doctor Says Progress After Sixth Heart Attack
Washington AP reports doctors say former President Dwight D. Eisenhower shows some progress since his sixth heart attack. Irregularities remain major but unpronounced, with cautious optimism for the 77-year-old five star general. Medical bulletins limit updates to once daily unless condition worsens.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ike
Secion
Miami
Fila
Kentucky
U.S
Potsdam
Germany
What a Man Dreams of Doing Is Really What Makes Him Gay
HAL BOYLE argues that happiness comes from dreaming, not achieving. A columnist lists bold and playful daydreams from daring feats to absurd fantasies, suggesting unfulfilled desires keep people alive and curious. What are your own unpursued dreams?
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Hal Boyle
New York
Kim Novak
Ritz
Paris
F. Scott Fitegerald
Hemingway
Charles de Gaulle
Bands of Negroes Riot During Miami Rally
In northwest Miami a five block area turned violent as bands of young Negroes set fire to cars stoned motorists and looted stores. About 100 arrests and 25 injuries including two shot victims were reported as police and leaders urged calm with Abernathy and Kirk present.
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Stratton L
Douthat
Associated Press
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Po Nce
Biscayne Bay
Miami Beach
Richard M. Nixon
Jay Golden
Clarence Curry
Golden
Cephas Griffen
George Wallace
Ralph David Abernathy
Claude Kirk
Abernathy
Wilt Chamberlain
Hope Man Injured in East Texarkana Crash
Jimmy Daniels of Hope sustained a severe chest injury in a two-truck wreck at East Third and Bonner Street. He was rushed to Wadley Hospital in Texarkana for treatment. Police identified the second driver as Joseph Cardiz of Memphis. Investigation continues.
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Jimmy Daniels
Hope
East Third
Bonner Street
Daniels
Wadley Hospital
Texarkana
Joseph Cardiz
Memphis
Long
Milam
Turtle Derby at Gould scheduled with 190 entrants
The annual Turtle Derby in Gould Arkansas, run by The Associated Press, is planned to start at noon with about 190 turtles entered. The feature race is set for 5 p.m with a beauty pageant at 7 p.m.
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Associated Press
Gould, Ark
Tosday
Johnson reveals diverticulitis after hospital tests
In San Antonio President Johnson said he is suffering from diverticulitis an intestinal ailment. He will return to Brooke Army Medical Center for further examination after two days of tests. He told reporters he felt excellent and his general condition was well within normal limits per his physician Vice Admiral George G Burkley.
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San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Brooke Army Medical Center
George G. Burkley
Hempstead County Judges and Clerks List 1968 Aug 13
A Democratic primary election list for Hempstead County Arkansas names judges and clerks for wards 1A 1B and 1SC. Ward 1A judges are George C Stewart Anna Mae Williams Hardean T Davis with clerks Line E Collier Mrs Cliff Stewart. Ward 1B judges include Louise G Churchwell Dorsey McRae Mor dell M James with clerks Dorothy M Duckett Geneva R Monts and D C Whatley. Ward 1SC lists H S Brews as sheriff and includes further judge assignments.
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Hempstead County
Arkansas
Ward la
George C. Stewart
Anna Mae Williams
Hardean T
Davis
Line E
Collier
Cliff Stewart
Ward JB
Louise G
Churchwell
Dorsey McRae
Mordell M
James
Dorothy M
Duckett
Geneva R
Monts
D, C
Whatley
Nixon Wins First Ballot Nominatn. Agnew Chosen Running Mate
Nixon triumphs on the first Republican ballot at the Miami Beach convention and selects Spiro Agnew as his running mate. Rockefeller and Reagan lose support as Nixon consolidates the ticket amid party unity. (AP) Nixon vows quick VP pick and campaign strength to tackle urban problems.
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Agnew
Rockefeller
Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Jon V. Lindsay
Mark O. Hatfield
Charles H. Percy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
David Merrick
Vietnam
Jack Bell
Barry Schwedd
Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Vick Bey
Kore Los
Maryland
Imore
Baltimore
George” Mahoney
Ronald Reagan
California
Nate Sealing
Herbert G. Klein
John F. Kennedy
Wisconsin
Humphrey
Vice Presser Combatant Society
Clark MacGreger
El Dorado Boys Club Closes After Negroes Encounter
The El Dorado Boys Club board closed the facility after 15 to 20 Black individuals tried to gain admittance. President Bob Sweeney said the club would stay closed until the board meets next Tuesday to discuss the issue. The swimming pool remained closed for the rest of the summer following the attempted entry.
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EL Dorado, Ark
el Dorado Boys Club
Bob Sweeney
Hope Little League to visit Arkansas Travelers in Little Rock
All Around Town notes the Hope Little League baseball team will visit the Arkansas Travelers in Little Rock Friday night August 9. Managers and parents may meet players at 5 p.m. at the Little League field and players should wear uniforms.
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Hope Little League
Arkansas Travelers
Little Rock
Little League
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