Romney Nominated VP Triggering Nevada Delegation Clash
At the GOP convention in Miami Beach Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt led a rollback of George Abbott's bid to nominate Michigan Governor George Romney for vice president. Abbott's move prompted a full state roll call. Nevada cast 11 votes for Agnew and one for Romney amid a party-wide reaction approving Agnew.
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Republican National Convention critique and call for change
Bryn Armstrong argues the GOP missed a chance to present a reforming platform at the convention. He notes youth delegates and broader world concerns were neglected while Nixon and Agnew solidified a status quo ticket. He urges a real statesman to lead not just win. Page 2 reference.
Troops Clear Liberty City Amid Civil Unrest Near Convention
National Guardsmen in Liberty City cleared streets with tear gas and armored vehicles as gunfights left three Black people dead and about a dozen injured. Nearly 50 arrests were reported as blasts and smoke filled the night, with residents disputing links to the nearby Republican Convention.
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Nixon declares bid to end Vietnam war and win in November
Nixon accepts the Republican presidential nomination in Miami Beach and promises the first priority of a new administration will be to bring an honorable end to the war in Vietnam. He notes hopes for Paris talks and calls for accountability for past failures while urging supporters to win this one for Ike.
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Suspects Sought In Slaying Of Former Las Vegas Youth
Authorities seek suspects in the murder of 22 year old James Gardner of Las Vegas in Fountain Valley California. Gardner was found with five bullet wounds near his motorcycle on the San Diego freeway at 2 30 am. He had served three years in Vietnam and was a student at California State College Long Beach. His fiancee Marilyn K George of Bellflower was the last person to talk to him.
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High Court Presses Quick Taxi Ruling in Nevada Mess
Nevada Supreme Court justices may move up its decision on the Las Vegas taxi dispute if lawyers agree. Teamster drivers rejected two more management proposals as Flora Dungan urged a swift PSC allocation ruling. Dungan praised the court and said drivers seek a rapid outcome to the explosive situation.
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Weather Snapshot With Heat Marks and Sun Times
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon thunder showers. Today's high 106 and low 745. Yesterday's high 99 and low 73. Noon humidity 44 percent. Sunrise 5 53, sunset 7 39.
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