Nixon Leads in Gallup Vietnam War Preference Poll
Gallup poll of 1,526 adults after the Republican convention shows Nixon leading Humphrey 54 to 27 on who best handles the Vietnam war and 52 to 29 against McCarthy, with 19 percent undecided or no opinion. Americans view war talks as slow and doubt peace progress.
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McCarthy Seeks Miracle as Chicago Convention Looms
McCarthy faces a tight race for the nomination as Humphrey leads 1,480 delegates toward the 1,312 needed. He appeals to the Illinois delegation and vows to mix old and new politics while denouncing Czech crisis remarks. He frames Vietnam peace talks and a coalition government as evolving positions.
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Soviet troops tighten grip after Prague occupation
Soviet armor and troops poured into Prague as Svoboda rushed to Moscow for a six nation summit. Estimates put Soviet strength around the city at 30 000 to 50 000 with new reinforcements since Friday. Three youths were killed by Soviet patrols during a curfew and posters demanding independence were removed. Venek Sihan urged Svoboda to cut talks in Moscow to consult in Prague.
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Firefighters Contain Blaze Threatening Areas Near Pine Mountain
The 8 to 10 mile spread fire with a 32 mile perimeter was 50 percent contained Sunday night as 134 pieces of equipment battled the blaze near Pine Mountain Rincon Ranger Station and the west fork of the river. Juvenile probation crews aided firefighting amid protests over deaths of seven teens, with origin traced to San Gabriel Canyon and temperature in the low 90s sustaining gusty winds.
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Kennedy Primary Faction Shift Behind Draft Talk and Endorsements
The piece traces moves to back Ted Kennedy and consider Kennedy as the best alternative. Daley Unruh and Clark weigh support for McGovern, Humphrey, or Kennedy as delegates hesitate on endorsement. McCarthy privately signals possible backing if Kennedy runs.
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McCarthy Plane Ride Reflections On Youth Support
Chicago bound McCarthy notes the freshman generation behind his campaign. He worries what they will believe if the movement fades as Lowell and Styron chat nearby. Reporters on board wonder what might have been with Kennedy.
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Grocer Dies After Being Shot in San Francisco
Abe Silberman a 60 year old grocer was shot three times in the back while at his Potrero Hill District store Saturday night. He died early Sunday at Mission Emergency Hospital as police said he fled from two gunmen.
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McGovern Camp Dismantles Free Cola Machine Tactics
Workmen at the McGovern campaign HQ in Chicago dismantle a machine that dispensed free cola to pretty girls. An aide notes the move may signal nothing more than an upgrade while the campaign faces the Democratic nomination fight.
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Crash Kills Tax Collector In Yorba Linda Accident
A Los Angeles tax collector clerk, William Fowler, 54, was killed when his car crashed into a power pole in Yorba Linda. He died at 6 50 p.m. at Anaheim Memorial Hospital from multiple injuries.
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