Nixon Agnew Ticket Sparks Third Party Debate
The 1968 race triggers debate over George Wallace and a possible third party, as Richard Nixon selects Spiro Agnew as running mate to balance the ticket. The piece recalls 1924 third-party dynamics and defends the Nixon choice as preserving voter freedom of choice while signaling Southern support against federal spending.
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Richard Nixon
Maryland
Spiro ‘T. Agnew
Agnew
Nixon
East
George Wallace
Wallace
Calvin Coolidge
John W. Davis
Wall Street
Robert M. la Follette
Progressive Party
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
America
Nelson Rockefeller
Hubert Humphrey
Washington
Gov
South
George Wallace American Party
Crank Campaigns Ingate Over Waste Allegations In Runoff
In a Democratic runoff for governor, Mrs. Johnson accused state Rep. Marion H. Crank of Foreman of having blocked efforts to halt government waste. Crank countered at a news conference in El Dorado that the legislature aided the Rockefeller administration by approving financial changes, alleging overall overspending of about 12 million dollars yearly.
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Associated Press
Uel Johnson
Marion H. Crank
Foreman
Johnson
Windigypt Rockefeller
Rockefeller
el Dorado
Mixup Kills 16 Vietnamese Civilians in Mekong Delta
AP reports a U S military convoy was ambushed on the Can Tho River near Cai Rang causing U S casualties. In the village, 15 civilians and one government soldier died and 105 civilians and 15 soldiers were wounded. Casualties among Viet Cong were unknown. Other fighting reported near the DMZ with 107 enemy killed.
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U.S
Ts My
Can Tho
Cai Rang
Proclamation Declares August 11 as Family Reunion Day
Mayor Donal Parker of Hope Arkansas proclaims Sunday August 11 as FAMILY REUNION DAY. He urges citizens to set aside the day for family activities picnics reunions dinners and related gatherings to strengthen family bonds and community unity.
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Hope
Hope Kiwanis Club
Mel Thrash
Kiwanis International
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Foundation
Valley Forge
City of Hope
Ark
Fulbright to Dedicate Museum in Sumner Mo
Sen J W Fulbright will dedicate a city museum named in his honor on Aug 22 in Sumner Missouri. He was born in Sumner April 9 1905 and his family moved to Fayetteville Arkansas as a child.
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Sumner
J. W. Fulbright
Missouri
Fayetteville
Ark
Philosophy of Life Is Simply to Just Take Everything Real Easy
In a New York AP interview with HAL BOYLE, actor Peter Finch explains his philosophy of life as to take things easy since life is a vapor. He prefers Jamaica retreats, acting only for exciting scripts, and values contentment over fame or wealth, noting a globe-trotting background and a career built from varied jobs.
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New York
Peter Finch
Peter
Lylah Clare
Kim Novak
Husman
Jamaica
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Berlin
National Board of Review
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England
France
India
Australia
Three Killed in Miami Race Riot
Miami riots leave three Black residents dead and 18 wounded as shots, arson, and rock throwing rattle Liberty City. National Guard deploys with shotguns and flamethrowers, vowing to act at first flareup. Curfew declared in a 73rd to 36th Street district as police exchange gunfire with assailants.
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Dennis Friel
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Miami
Sheriff's Office
Fitin Dohrol
National Guard
Liberty City
E. Wilson Purdy
73Rd Street
36Th Street
Three Killed Congressional Delay Booms Riot Fund
Washington AP By Robert T. Gray reports that delays in Congress and the White House threaten a summer program to fund riot control for law enforcement. A provision in the omnibus crime control bill created a summer grants system, but a late appropriation and the need to appoint a new agency delay the process past August 1968. The Justice Department lacks funds to award and the required agency appointment has not yet occurred, making summer grants unlikely.
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Associated Press
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Sin
Nixon Holds Convention Grip Namely Agnew as Running Mate
Governor Spiro T. Agnew, chosen by Nixon as running mate, asserts pro civil rights stances while warning against civil disobedience. The selection aimed to appease Southern Republicans amid a split on liberal versus conservative leadership. Agnew, 49, faced questions about his Baltimore riot actions and looting remarks as he outlined his positions at the news conference and again in his nomination acceptance.
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Maryland
Baltimore
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South
Nixon
Rockefeller
Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Miami
Demilitarized Zone
Nixon selects Agnew as running mate at GOP convention
The Republican convention delegates approve Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as Richard Nixon's choice for vice president. Agnew promotes civil rights and condemns civil disobedience while Nixon outlines a five point strategy and holds top level meetings in selecting his running mate.
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Richard M. Nixon
Maryland
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Agnew
Two Die in Private Plane Crash Near Mena Arkansas
Arkansas State Police reported at 2 p.m. Friday a private plane crashed near Mena, Ark, killing two persons. Officers had no details as investigators worked to reach the wreckage.
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Arkansas
Mena
Ark
All Around Town Highlights From Hope Arkansas News
Sgt Johnny Samuels returns home after a year with the Marines in Vietnam and earns two purple hearts. He will wed Miss Mary Hill of Durham NC before resuming active duty. Also noted are remarks on Republican Convention coverage, Officer Candidate School graduate David Barber, Bobcat boosters events in Hope, and local sports honors.
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Johnny Samuels
Vietnam
Horace Samuels
Samuels
Mary Hill
Durham
N.C
Postmaster General Watson to Receive Honorary Degree
Postmaster General W. Marvin Watson will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities at Ouachita Baptist University's summer commencement. He will deliver the commencement address during the ceremony in Arkadelphia.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
W. Marevin Watson
Quachita Baptist University
Watson
Nashville Postmaster Nomination Fronts Senate Confirms
In Austin Texas Henry was nominated by the President for the postmaster job in Nashville. The nomination was submitted to the U S Senate for confirmation.
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Tex
AP Fred
Henry
Ee Ark
Heary
U.S. Senate
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