Democratic Credentials Committee assigns loyalty oath to Alabama delegates
The Democratic Credentials Committee imposed a modified loyalty pledge on Alabama's 50 delegates and 30 alternates to back only the Democratic nominees in 1968. Gov. Hughes warned Georgia seat actions if factions fail to settle.
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DNC Rules Panel Approves Conscience Resolution
The Democratic National Convention Rules Committee approved a freedom of conscience measure that would overturn the unit rule. At least 11 delegates signaled readiness to pursue a minority report at next week's convention, potentially triggering a floor fight as the committee wrapped up a Friday night session.
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Castro backs Soviet stance on Czechoslovakia invasion
Fidel Castro declared Cuba aligned with the Soviet Union over the Czech crisis. He spoke to Cubans via radio and television, presenting his position as the last major Communist leader to comment.
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Demo Faction Pushes Peace Platform in Vietnam Debate
A dovish Democratic faction backed by McCarthy and McGovern proposed a peace plank calling for an end to bombing North Vietnam while maintaining support for troops in the South. The plan urged mutual withdrawal, talks with the National Liberation Front, and reduced violence to enable foreign troop removal. A draft panel debated the plank amid delays and White House talks on Czechoslovakia.
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Pope Urges Latin Reform and Wealth Sharing
Pope Paul VI pressed Latin American governments and the wealthy to speed social and economic reforms and share wealth with urban poor and peasants. He said violence is not Christian and urged fairer tax laws while noting miserable living conditions for many. Burglars stole a TV and cameras worth 650 dollars from Robert Mahannan at 1041 Andrews Drive.
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Johnson Draft Considered by Texas Delegation
Chicago report says Texas Democrats including Gov. Connally and National Committeeman Frank Erwin favor placing Lyndon B Johnson's name in nomination for a possible White House bid. A spokesman offered no comment, and the Texan delegation currently backs Johnson as favorite son. The scene could shift to Humphrey in a nomination fight if Johnson is nominated.
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Senators condemn Soviet action in Czechoslovakia briefing
UPI report says 26 Republicans and Democrats plus Vice President Humphrey attended a White House briefing. They condemned the Soviet invasion as a repeat of 1956 but urged restraint and a united push for UN diplomacy, warning of harmed East West relations.
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