South Loses Fight to Dismantle Unit Rule at Convention
The South loses its bid to keep the unit rule at the Democratic National Convention as Sen. Daniel Inouye rejects the effort. The move would curb bloc voting by delegations and follows support from Humphrey and McCarthy allies. Abernathy arrives in Chicago seeking permission to address the convention.
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Kennedy No Aids HHH Delegation Debate at Convention
Delegates weigh a Kennedy draft as former Ohio Governor DiSalle says he will not place Kennedy's name without consent. Howard Metzenbaum reports eight state delegate support and notes California and Illinois could lead the effort. Kennedy may attend or send a message to the convention to honor Robert Kennedy.
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Georgia Delegations Clash On Convention Floor
About 45 Georgia insurgents led by State Rep. Julian Bond pressed onto the convention floor and lined up against security. officials ruled Georgia votes could not be cast until seating disputes were resolved. The credentials committee had proposed seating both delegations with split Georgia votes.
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Transplant Probe Is Called Off
The district attorney dropped the investigation into questions about Stanford University Medical Center's heart transplant. No criminal complaint was filed by coroner John Hauser, who said he was not properly notified of Marine Cpl. Larry B. Smith's death. Smith’s heart went to Leonard Drake of Eugene, Oregon. Drake later had a breakfast of cereal eggs and toast.
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Daley Criticizes Nixon on Law Enforcement at Democratic Convention
Chicago Mayor Daley assailed Nixon's law and order stance at the Democratic gathering. He stressed Democrats must pursue positive programs to address crime causes and announced the party will nominate a President of the United States, a chief executive, not a police chief.
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