Democrats Spurned The South At Convention
Louisiana Governor John McKeithen said the South was ignored at the Democratic National Convention and rejected supporting Humphrey Muskie. He predicted Humphrey will face an uphill battle and that Wallace may push the election to the House, praising Daley while decrying subversive attacks and national party neglect of Southern delegations.
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Labor Day Traffic Fatalities Set National Record
United Press International reports 666 highway deaths over Labor Day weekend 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, the highest for any three day summer holiday. California led with 50 deaths, while 76 drowned and 18 died in plane crashes, for an overall 845 casualties.
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Congress Is Back A Lot Hopes For Short Session
Congress returns to a strained post convention session with leaders forecasting a long slog into winter. Senate leaders warn of possible Christmas delays as Fortas and Thornberry nominees loom, while House aims to finish business by early October and allow campaigning before November elections.
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U.S. Maps Paris Talks Strategy In Vietnam War Negotiations
U S chief negotiator Harriman and Xuan Thuy met with advisers to map strategy for the 20th session as talks remain deadlocked over Hanoi demands for an unconditional end to bombing. U S seeks de-escalation in exchange for a bombing halt while Hanoi maintains its position.
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Muskie warns Wallace threat could tilt election
Democratic vice presidential nominee Edmund S. Muskie warned that George Wallace’s candidacy presents a real threat to both major parties and could push the election into the House. He noted Wallace appeals on law and order and racial issues and predicted dissident Democrats would abandon fourth party moves to reassess effects of the split.
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Record Heat Hits Needles and Imperial in California
The U.S. Weather Bureau reports the day’s high reached 108 degrees in Needles and Imperial California, with a low of 31 in Livingston Montana Francisco.
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