Kansans Seek Humphrey At Democratic Convention
Kansas delegates press to bring Hubert Humphrey to their daily caucus before the convention session. Adlai Stevenson noted Democrats’ improved state, while Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party spokesmen urged seating. Gov. candidate Harry G. Wiles joined the Kansas delegation at the opening session.
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Hubert Humphrey
Kansas
Frank Theis
Minnesota
Adlai E. Stevenson
Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party
Dave Dennis
Freedom Party
Harry G. Wiles
Wiles
Washington
White House
Theis
Viet Nam Rice Delta Sweep Claims Viet Cong Losses
Government forces in the Binh Dinh delta 275 miles northeast of Saigon killed 77 Viet Cong guerrillas in a three day sweep aimed at protecting the rice crop. The operation reportedly captured 52 Communists and seized weapons while government casualties included three killed and 16 captured. The campaign continued.
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South Viet Nam
Binh Dinh
U.S
Fireworks explode during Mexican celebration killing many
A fireworks pile exploded during a religious celebration in Atlatlahuca near Toluca killing at least 42 people and injuring 33 others. Rescue workers dig through debris fearing the toll could rise.
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Toluca
Mexico
Here
Atlatlahuca
Meat Prices Rise as NFO Holds Cattle Nationwide
Corning Iowa AP reports housewives face higher meat prices as the National Farmers Organization withholds cattle in 23 states. Retailers may raise prices later, while receipts drop and midwest plants lay off workers. Sporadic violence accompanies truckers delivering meat. Duluth retailers note beef and pork up to ten cents per pound.
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Iowa
National Farmers Organization
Duluth
Minn
Goldwater Says Democrats Misled by Unrealistic Notions
In Cleveland, Barry Goldwater accuses Democrats of misguiding the public with appeasement talk. He pledges NATO partners access to the Washington Moscow hot line if elected and criticizes Johnson for sidelining NATO. He cites talks with U.S. allies and business leaders in New York.
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Barry Goldwater
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cleveland
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Ohio
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A. L. DeMaioribus
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland, Ohio
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Europe
Washington
New York City
Moscow
Scout Rocket Probes Ionosphere from Point Arguello
A Scout rocket launched from Point Arguello California carrying a 97 pound package of electronics to study radio blackouts. It targets the ionosphere where charged particles in space trapped by the Earth's magnetic field reflect radio signals.
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Calif
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