Miami Beach convention heat forces 17 percent food levy
Democratic Party officials agreed to pay 17 percent of food sales at the nominating convention in Miami Beach after City Manager Clifford O Key cut off air conditioning to convention facilities. Tempers rose as temperatures exceeded 120 degrees and telephone workers refused to install equipment. Costs unknown. at least 7,000 meals daily were served. The levy would be passed to delegates and buyers once air conditioning was restored.
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Harris Praised for Fairness as Credentials Chief
Patricia Harris, designated chair of the Democratic Party Credentials Committee, received two standing ovations and a praise resolution after ten days of hearings. Her selection by Humphrey faced opposition from McGovern supporters, who warned of chaos and a split convention, but Harris defended the process and pledged fairness and firmness in ruling on contested credentials.
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Yippies vow to keep peace at Miami campsite clash
Yippies pledge to keep peace at next week's Democratic campsite protest in Miami Beach while demanding a permitted camp site. City Council ponders allowing camp at Plamingo Park or a golf course near the convention hall amid prior bans and a separate Zippie camp on the golf course. Green Power forms to feed demonstrators. Aaron Kay says funds come from private donations and that costs here are higher than in Los Angeles.
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