Wallace camp bars walkout at convention
Wallace campaign manager said there is no way the Alabama governor or his staff will halt the Democratic convention next month. He warned a formal statement would be issued and no walkout by Wallace or his people. The piece notes party rules debates and McGovern’s strategy on delegate strength for the nomination.
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Campaign 72 delegates challenged amid reform rules
Delegates faced disputes over apportioned delegates and access to polling places as reform rules required full representation for women, blacks and youth. California and Illinois challenges loom, with Daley and Humphrey leading contested uncommitted delegates. McGovern supporters argue for proportionality and settlement.
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Miami Beach expands police powers amid riot fears
Miami Beach City Council granted Police Chief Rocky Pomerance authority to declare emergencies and curfews during presidential nominating conventions, with council oversight to revoke if justified. A separate ordinance allowed police lines around trouble areas. ten proposed measures were shelved. Abernathy urged Resurrection City near Flamingo Park to pressure the Democrats, planning July 9 occupancy for five days. The meeting was marked by heated voices and calls for more policing.
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Humphrey visits Wallace in Silver Spring hospital
Sen. Hubert Humphrey met with George Wallace for over an hour at the hospital in Silver Spring Maryland. He said they discussed Democratic platform topics including school busing and transportation and noted Wallace’s unhappiness with the platform’s school issue wording.
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Yorty Considers Helping Humphrey Convention Bid
Mayor Sam Yorty said he may attend the Democratic National Convention to aid Hubert H. Humphrey. He remains a presidential hopeful but supports Humphrey after backing him before the June 6 California primary, and he criticized giving the nomination to George McGovern.
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