GOP Leaders Stall Viet Plank as Doves Balk at Dirksen Plan
The 1968 Republican platform committee neared completion of the domestic section in Miami Beach as Vietnam policy sparked open debate. Gov. Chafee noted the session could run late, with leaders hoping a Vietnam plank could unlock settlement talks and a November victory.
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New York
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Favorite Sons Hold Key to Nixon Hopes for First Ballot Victory
Nixon's path to a first ballot GOP nomination victory hinges on about 200 uncommitted delegates and three large favorite son states along with Southern support. An AP tally shows Nixon with 547 votes to 667 needed, with Rockefeller at 208 and Reagan at 157, while 264 votes belong to other favorite sons and 207 remain uncommitted.
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Billy Graham to Give Benediction at GOP Convention
Evangelist Billy Graham accepts invitations to offer prayers at both major parties conventions. He will deliver the benediction at the Republican gathering in Miami Beach on Thursday.
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Facts You Should Know About Diamonds
Lawson's Jewelers in Downtown Long Beach presents a guide to evaluating diamond imperfections and their effect on value. The example describes a minute girdle scratch visible only under 10 power, hidden by a setting, implying no appreciable value loss. Visit 250 Pine Ave for more information today.
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