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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
Nixon weighs Hatfield Lindsay Volpe Romney Rhodes and McCall comments stir speculation as aides deny narrowing list. Reports say Hatfield viewed as activist VP, while McCall warns a Southern pick could trigger a convention revolt.
In Miami a wave of rock throwing and looting hit the largest Negro district as Republicans nominated a presidential candidate across Biscayne Bay. One man was shot and at least ten injured by missiles and beatings while police used tear gas to disperse unruly crowds. Over 150 arrested, with 77 facing felony charges, and two newsmen among the injured.
Paris UPI reports North Vietnam asks the United States to carefully study the current lull in the war signaling possible reciprocity. The U.S. releases 14 North Vietnamese sailors as Harriman urges more POWs freed. Both sides deny reciprocity while framing statements in the ongoing talks.
New tax assessments from County Assessor Phil Watson are listed in a special section of today’s Independent. A map on the section front helps readers locate properties that have been reassessed.
In Miami Beach the six trailer command posts for Nixon Rockefeller and Reagan buzzed with reports from ten lines each as delegates battled for position. Security was extreme with Secret Service and police screening the hall as reporters and aides shuffled through the crowded floor. Dr Max Rafferty urged reducing time for favorite-son demonstrations.
A 66 year old painting contractor and his 64 year old wife died in a late night fire at 1710 Locus Ave Long Beach. Firefighters found Mrs Helen Lenzen in a rear bedroom and Frank Lenzen Sr in the front area both perishing from asphyxiation. Neighbors and family members assisted but doors were blocked by heat. The Lenzen son Frank Jr lived with them and returned home to help. Fire units extinguished the blaze. damage estimate not available.
President Johnson hailed a major victory after Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel announced price hikes capped at about 2.4 percent. White House aides said a pledge not to raise prices further this year was secured, easing steel industry tensions before Johnson leaves office.
The piece argues that mental indigestion is rare and that the brain is not often overworked, contrasting with the stomach's digestion. It frames cognitive effort as manageable and not prone to the same overload as physical digestion.
A mystery clue titled Hunt Clue 8 appears buried in sand with instructions to see Page A-17 for Clues 1 through 7. The fragment hints at a broader puzzle feature within the newspaper.
Richard Milhous Nixon secured the Republican presidential nomination as Wisconsin’s 30 votes sealed his path to a second bid. Nixon led the roll call with 667 votes and ended at 692, while Nelson Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan trailed with 287 and 182 respectively as momentum shifted to Nixon.
Nixon wins the GOP nomination in Miami Beach after 714 hours of speeches and staged demonstrations. Rockefeller concedes as Nixon plans a vice presidential run with possible picks Hatfield or Lindsay. Nixon vows a public running mate decision by noon, while plans a national tour to heal intra party rifts.
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