Humphrey Accepts VP Nomination at Democratic Convention
Hubert H. Humphrey assails Barry Goldwater as extreme and advocates voting Democratic in November. He praises Johnson and describes the vice presidency as a trusted duty, recounting meeting with Johnson aides and the moments before the Atlantic City reveal.
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Capitol Airways strike widens picket action at multiple bases
Flight engineers joined stewardesses in picket lines at Capitol Airways maintenance base in Wilmington as contracts to haul Air Force freight prompted closures at Middletown, Mobile, and Oklahoma City bases. The pilots planned to extend strikes to McGuire, Dover, San Bernardino, Long Beach, and other sites, while mechanics continued work. Meanwhile a habeas corpus hearing continued in Wilkes-Barre over Pfc Linus Shephard’s murder indictment, and Pathet Lao forces in Laos reported the surrender of a section commander to government troops after a clash near Moung Kassy.
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Auto Showdown Nears As Chrysler Talks Hit Brink
DETROIT API The UAW moves toward a showdown with Chrysler as talks begin on a new contract for 74 000 workers. Walter Reuther warns of a possible Sept 9 strike if no agreement is reached. The union targets Chrysler as the pattern setter for a new round, with extensions sought from Ford and GM as negotiations proceed.
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Lady Bird Johnson to Be Active Formidable Campaigner
ATLANTIC CITY UPI Lady Bird Johnson plans to be a strong, active campaigner for the President as he runs for a second term. She will accompany the President on stump efforts while trying to avoid deep political issues and will be joined by daughters Lynda and Luci who will speak with youths when feasible. The Johnsons head to Texas after a birthday celebration at the LBJ Ranch.
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Forgetting Party Will Not Be Easy
Atlantic City hosts Johnson birthday celebration lasting from 6 30 p m to just before 1 a m featuring bands, national groups, and a parade of small craft. About 200 civil rights demonstrators on the boardwalk near Con vention Hall protested seating compromises with Mississippi’s delegation as Johnson and his family appeared for a fireworks finale.
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Sleeping sickness outbreak in Houston wanes with new cases
MOULTON UP I Medical authorities say the worst of Houston sleeping sickness may be over despite new cases and a third death confirmed as encephalitis. Five new cases moved to Plainview nearly 100 miles away, while rains allowed insecticide crews to curb spread. Houston has 316 suspected cases with 25 confirmed. health director Dr. C A Pigford cites improved diagnostics and a slight drop in suspected deaths.
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First graders begin desegregated registration in Carthage
In Carthage Mississippi and nearby Jackson Biloxi and Clarksdale districts the first grade registration opens for desegregated entry with few if any Negroes expected to enroll. Leake County schools report little anticipated trouble as authorities monitor openings and limit spectators. Classes start soon in each district with some Negroes already at previously white or segregated schools.
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British Conservatives Take Lead In Politics
London based report notes Conservative party leading in a public opinion poll for the first time in over two years. Speculation rises that Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home may call an early general election, with bookmakers tightening odds and debates over a September versus October vote.
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Bear encounter ends with man using bucket as shield
Slemet Berghund, a Norwegian berry picker, confronted by a large bear while gathering cloudberries near Buckets. He saved himself by jamming the handle of his berry bucket over the bear’s head, authorities say.
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