Bailey vows Demos will hold Chicago convention
John M. Bailey, chair of the Democratic Nominating Committee, reaffirmed the Aug convention will be at Chicago's International Amphitheater. He told a Palmer House civic club there will be no backtracking on Chicago as the site and that security will be tight against potential pickets. Bailey praised early housing plans for media and delegates and said hotel assignments would be set within two weeks.
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John M. Bailey
National Democratic Committee
International Amphitheater
Palmer House
Bailey
Richard J. Daley
John
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Francois Mitterand
Federation
Waldeck Rochet
French Communist Party
Today In History highlights from May 28 events
On May 28 1940 Dunkirk evacuation began as British and French forces withdrew from France. Other noted events include Adams enabling a 10 000 man army in 1798 and Chamberlin succeeding Baldwin in 1937 but many entries are brief.
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Associated Press
Dunkerque
France
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Criswell Named Executive Director for 1968 Convention
Criswell, party treasurer, appointed executive director for the 1968 convention. He said President Johnson, though pledging to step down, remains the senior member and leader of the party.
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Johnson
Memorial Day Parade Planned in Hillsboro Wisconsin
A Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 am followed by services. The event is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Vernon County District Attorney Larry Sieger of Viroqua will deliver the Memorial Day address.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vernon County Dist
Larry Sieger
Viroqua
Weather report for Lacrosse and vicinity
Variable cloudiness tonight with near fifty. Warmer by Wednesday afternoon reaching around seventy with a chance of showers. In Wisconsin rain or drizzle possible northeast tonight, south with variable clouds Wednesday, warmer statewide. Minnesota expects occasional rain mainly northeast tonight and thundershowers in the west and south tonight and Wednesday, warmer Wednesday. Iowa variable clouds tonight and Wednesday, somewhat warmer. Sunrise Wednesday at 5 27, sunset at 6 38. Moon stage noted with historical figures for May 28 1874 and 1947.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Should you take the (great deal) on common stock
A friend offers a fast but risky chance to invest in a “great deal” on common stock. Caution warns against hurry edits, unclear provenance, and potential losses. Consider evaluating the offer, researching the company, and consulting a financial professional before acting.
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New York Stock Exchange
Chief Knocked Down By Runaway Driver
Albert Lea Minnesota police chief Clifford Bailey was knocked down by a runaway car after confronting a driver who went the wrong way on a one way street. He suffered bruised knees and was treated at a hospital. Police are seeking the driver.
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Minn
Clifford Bailey
Bailey
Senate Dropped Riot City Aid From Housing Bill
The Senate voted 57 to 2 to strike a $5.2 billion housing bill provision for cities damaged by riots. Opponents warned the aid could signal looters and arsonists. Other riot aid sections for victims remain, including 3 percent small loans, rent subsidies, and urban renewal housing access. A separate effort to limit low income home ownership subsidies was defeated 36 to 25.
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Dwis
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Bangor Memorial Program Planned
Bangor Wisconsin residents will observe Memorial Day with a 9 a.m. service at Bangor High School gym. Atty. John Bosshard will speak, Rev. Hugh Davis will give the invocation and benediction, and music by the high school band and Senior Boys Quartet. A downtown parade proceeds to the cemetery followed by Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars services at local cemeteries.
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Wis
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Bangor High School
Hugh Davis
American Legion
Burns and
Rockland
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fish Creek
Middle Ridge
St. Mary’s
French Education Minister Resigns Amid Strike Turmoil
Paris AP Alain Peyrefitte resigned as education minister amid a nationwide strike costing France over a billion dollars weekly in lost production. Premier Pompidou to assume duties as government and unions debate a 10 percent wage increase and broader reforms ahead of the June 16 referendum.
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Alain Peyrefitte
France
Georges Pompidou
Peyrefitte
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Pompidou
Christian Fouchet
Georges Gorse
Pierre Messmer
Louis Joxe
Francois Mitterrand
Federation of the Left
de Gaulle
Coal Miners’ Union
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