Nixon tops 600 vote mark for first convention poll
Nixon moves past 600 expected first-ballot votes in the Florida poll as 86 hours left before the GOP convention. Rockefeller trails with 252 and Reagan 170. A Pennsylvania delegation shift boosts Nixon to 19 from 11 while Rockefeller falls to 41 from 49. Connecticut Minnesota and Wyoming aid Nixon. Rhodes and Romney retain favorite son status in Ohio and Michigan. Evans receives near-endorsement from Abernathy as Rockefeller balances the field.
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Richard M. Nixon
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California
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
Atrom
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Minnesota
Wyoming
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
George Romney
Michigan
Reagan
Daniel J. Evans
Washington
Abernathy
John Kennedy
Soviet Union
Political issues swirl as convention stamps spark debate
Reported at the Miami Beach convention a stamp controversy centers on Roosevelt stamps and a few Republicans urging alternatives. Delegates and officials, including Anita Bryant performances, Nixon prospects, and Rockefeller aides, color the scene with nicknames and political chatter in a setting marking the GOP 1968 scene.
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Anita Bryant
Florida Citrus Committee
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Vietnam
Miami Beach
Heat slows Missouri primary turnout in hot weather
Warm, humid conditions suppressed voting statewide as Missouri residents mailed in or went to polls for primaries. In St Louis County turnout surged with 14 percent by noon, while city turnout lagged. Dem hopefuls included Lt Gov Eagleton leading a contested U S Senate race as others faced local and statewide battles.
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Missouri
St. Louis County
Kansas City
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South Side
Thomas F. Eagleton
Contests Boost Vote in County Primary Elections
Jefferson City voters show better than average turnout amid multiple Democratic contests. Key races include five-man sheriff battle with Wayman Baysinger Melvin Leonard and Willard Stockman, and legislator challenger Nicholas Monaco opposing Thomas Graham. Lieutenant governor race also factors in. Early counts: Ward 3 660 votes by 10:30 a.m. Fifth Ward 225 by 11 a.m. County voters may not need registration.
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Wayman Baysinger
Melvin Leonard
Willard Stockman
Fred Miles
Leroy Smith
Edward Dowd
St. Louis
Bill) Morris
Kansas City
Ike suffers possible third heart attack in 13 years
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, at Walter Reed Army Hospital after chest pains at 6:15 am EDT likely signaling another myocardial infarction. He had addressed the Republican National Convention hours earlier via hospital telecast and radio. The bulletin said he was stable and comfortable with no pain, and further bulletins would follow.
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Dwight D
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Lisenhower
Hisenhower
Walter Reed
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Calif
March Air Force Base
California
Miami Beach
Fla
Republican Party
Council votes to dispense with open housing hearing
City Council meets amid a full house to discuss bids for a sewage treatment plant and pumping station. Acton Construction Co. of St Paul submitted the lowest bid at 2.099 million, but the contract was not awarded pending bid review. Open Housing Ordinance Bill No. 38 referred to committee for hearing. five to three vote favored no hearing. Final reading planned Aug 19. Additional actions include hiring eight officers, adding two patrol cars, and studying traffic during events. Annexation plans for Areas B D E and northwest area approved for voter consideration.
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Christy
Larry Haake
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