Georgia Regulars Walk Out of Democratic Convention
Georgia regular delegates staged the first walkout at a Democratic National Convention in 20 years over a vote split with an insurgent faction. Governor Lester Maddox ordered the regular Georgia delegation withdrawn, leaving no substitutes. The move follows Alabama and North Carolina debates and sets a tense national party scene as 1972 rules overhaul clears unit voting bans.
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Georgia
Lester Maddox
Maddox
Bond
Democratic Party of Georgia
Nomi
Alabama
North Carolina
Julian Bond
Carl Dinkler Jr
Draft Kennedy drive weighs new nomination push
The article describes efforts to draft Robert Kennedy for president at the Democratic National Convention. California officials seek time to name a candidate while insiders suggest Kennedy’s name could be submitted. McCarthy aides discuss the Vietnam plank as Kennedy forces press for influence in the platform process.
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Dorothy Bush
National Committee
UPI
Kennedy
McCarthy
Minnesota
Smith
Vietnam
CBS News
Kennedy Brothers
Richard N. Goodwin
Goodwin
Platform Committee
Humphrey gains edge as Southern support shifts at convention
Win Near for HHH and Florida Senator George A Smathers abandons favorite son stances. Connally releases 104 delegates citing demeanor at last night’s floor fights. Texans estimate about 100 of their delegation will vote for Humphrey on first ballot while other delegations mostly back Humphrey. McCarthy and McGovern faces bleak prospects as delegate counts rise.
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George A. Smathers
Florida
Humphrey
Texas
Georgia
Connally
Johnson
McCarthy
McGovern
Unruh Attacks Johnson At Chicago Convention Ruckus
California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh blasted President Johnson accusing manipulation of the convention to thwart a Kennedy draft bid. He faulted tight control and poor delegation recognition while noting security measures. Kennedy planners weigh endorsements as Daley’s stance could decide outcomes.
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Merrill Lynch Faces SEC Fraud Charge Over Douglas Stock
The SEC charged Merrill Lynch with fraud related to undisclosed Douglas earnings declines and improper handling of information. No charges against Douglas. Merrill Lynch disputes the proceeding and says it will defend vigorously. The firm has 15 days to respond and may appeal after hearings.
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Douglas
McDonnell Corporation
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
St. Louis
Stolen Nuclear Gauge Truck Found Abandoned in Bell Gardens
A state truck carrying a radioactive nuclear soil gauge was found abandoned in Bell Gardens Tuesday. Deputies reported the locks on the gauge intact and its deadly contents untouched.
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Gorman
Bell Gardens
D C Negro delegates back Phillips for nomination
Most of the 332 Negro delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted to withhold first-ballot support from Humphrey McCarthy and McGovern and back Rev Channing E Phillips of Washington DC instead. Rep John Conyers voiced disappointment as Phillips said the move aims to leverage votes at the right time.
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Channing E. Phillips
District of Columbia
John Conyers
Detroit
Qeneriees Conyers
Phillips
Hubert H. Humphrey
Police seize drug cache in South Los Angeles raid
State Narcotics Bureau agents and Torrance police officers seized more than 175000 in methedrine and other dangerous drugs in a Tuesday raid at 7202 S Western Ave Los Angeles. Three suspects were jailed Henry Estrada Cruz Willard Troutwine and Dennis Lufkin were arrested.
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Western Avenue
Wilard T. Troutwine
Dennis Lufkin
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