Nixon Poised To Win GOP Nomination On First Ballot
United Press International survey shows Nixon with 183 committed and 508 leaning delegates, totaling 691 of the needed 667 for nomination on the first ballot. Rockefeller 130 committed and 155 leaning. Reagan 86 committed and 7 leaning. Stassen 1 committed. Nixon gains come as some uncommitted delegates shift toward him while Reagan attracts new support. In Democratic race Humphrey leads with 419 leaning and 419 committed?. McCarthy 344 committed and 73 leaning. 1125 needed.
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Percy in Rocky Corner Raises VP Hopes in GOP
Washington sources report Sen. Percy attracting attention from Rockefeller supporters amid talks Nixon could run with a Rockefeller endorsed ticket. The press secretary noted Romney era plans and a potential peace proposal as part of the evolving Republican presidential vice presidential speculation.
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Demos Fear Collapse In Southern States
In Biloxi Mississippi lawmakers warn the Democratic Party may collapse in the South unless national leaders adopt a hard line on riots. A Southern Conference caucus cites George Wallace's rising strength to predict defections and possible party folding across southern states. Ben Barnes says Wallace draws broad support and could deny Humphrey the presidency.
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Question Delegates As To Their Support Ellington
NASHVILLE UPI Gov Buford Ellington urged that states should be questioned about their support for the Democratic presidential nominee before the national convention. He said he would not attend the convention unless he backed the nominee and hinted John Connally could balance the ticket, downplaying Edward Kennedy as a vice presidential possibility. Ellington kept mum on his own choice, while Tennessee’s supporters favored Humphrey at the national convention.
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Two Weapons Used In Ass Slaying Of Family
Investigators say two weapons were used in the mass killing of the Robison family at a lakeside cabin near Lake Michigan, with victims including Detroit advertising executive Richard Robison and his wife Shirley. The killings likely occurred between June 24 and 28, as authorities note a single assailant seems unlikely.
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Tourist Office Bombed Again in Chicago
A bomb exploded at Chicago's downtown tourist office on the 12th anniversary of Fidel Castro's Moncada attack. Police found a handwritten note with Spanish phrases promoting Cuban power and international democracy. The blast is linked to a series of attacks on Mexican government offices nationwide. one person was injured.
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Relief May Be In Sight For Rebels
Niger reports that peace talks between Nigeria and Biafra end after a week with guarded optimism. A three hour plenary session led to a final communique expected today, while observers note tentative progress and no guarantee of action. The Puebla incident and threats by North Korea are mentioned but not elaborated.
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Punishment Of Apology Koreans Say
A North Korean military official warned the crew of the captured ship Publo will be punished and not released unless Washington apologizes for their crimes. The report notes strong language from Pyongyang amid the hostage situation.
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Jet interview marks 48 hour Biafra mission
Eke arrived just before the plenary in a Mystere 2 jet, placed at the government’s disposal near the Ivory Coast capital, completing a 48 hour round trip to Biafra. The aircraft parked within two feet of a Nigerian jet that had just made its eighth trip from Lagos in nine days.
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Bombing Targets Grove Press in New York
UPI photo shows attack on Grove Press offices in New York on Thursday night as part of the Cuban revolution fallout. No injuries reported in initial AP notes.
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Clark Defends Fortas Nomination Amid Civil Rights Clash
UPI reports Attorney General Ramsey Clark denounces Fortas opposition as rooted in civil and equal rights hostility. A coalition of 34 senators threatens a Christmas filibuster, while Clark defends the nomination and dismisses accusations of personal flaw or political manipulation.
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Wide variety of causes killing U S servicemen
Pentagon figures show non combat deaths among U S servicemen since 1961 total 4 222, plus 26 037 killed in action. Causes range from airplane accidents to malaria and suicide. Navy carrier planes fared better, with 45 accident deaths versus 25 in action. Malaria caused 10 deaths, hepatitis 109, heart attack 32, strokes 37, and accidental self destruction and homicide 277 and 724 respectively.
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