Democratic Party scraps unit rule at Chicago convention
The Rules Committee voted to end the century old unit rule and adopt a freedom of conscience plan allowing delegates to vote freely. Texans planned a floor fight though broader support within Humprhey McCarthy backed opposition. States affected include Georgia Louisiana Alaska Arkansas South Carolina and the Canal Zone.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
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Arkansas
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Kansas
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Lester Maddox
Credentials Committee
Alabama
Richard M. Nixon
George C. Wallace
Irwin
Texans hint Johnson could win renomination at convention
Texas Democratic leader Frank C. Erwin Jr. suggested the state might nominate President Johnson if a Humphrey backed rules change fails. The talk fired up tempers three days before the Democratic National Convention opens amid floor fight threats and loyalty pledge discussions.
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United Press International
Chicago
Texas
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Frank C. Erwin Jr
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Strike Blue May Lose Benefits In Lubbock
In Lubbock city strike over pay and hours workers face a back-to-work deadline. City council threatens loss of benefits if sanitation staff do not report by 7 am Monday. LIU Local 897 apoyo vote to stay off duty. 25 sanitation and about 40 other city workers absent. Picket lines around City Hall and City dump. Police escort trucks as volunteers run routes.
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Avalanche Journal
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Jose Vazquez
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Dorm Target Of Red Fire
Soviet occupation troops used a heavy machine gun against a Czechoslovak student dormitory after a late night sniping incident. The barrage lasted about five minutes amid ongoing gun battles since Tuesday’s invasion. Bullets pierced near the U S Embassy garden while nationwide strikes and political turmoil unfolded.
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Father Kills Wife, Daughters Then Takes Life in Dallas Hotel
In Dallas an estranged husband, John Overton Cannon, shot himself after abducting his three daughters from their mother’s home. Phyllis, 9, died at Parkland. Pat, 11, and Primera, 13, were critically injured. A hotel maid and police described the scene at the White Plaza Hotel near downtown.
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Knights Templar meet in Eighth Capitular District
Lubbock area KNIGHTS Templar of the Eighth Capitular District of Grand Commandery meet today. The event is listed in the paper’s temple section with coverage on related activities.
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Knights Templar
Today's Prayer by A Slaton Reader
A Slaton Reader reflects on faith and spirit as one, noting that hope and body merge with soul when strengthened, bringing renewal.
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Slaton
After Mishap Area Youth Wages War On Paralysis
Ten weeks ago Keith Burkett, a Cooper Pirates quarterback hopeful, was injured when his car lost control on wet pavement and crashed into a utility pole. He now heads to Gonzales rehabilitation center in South Texas, ending his plans for the senior season and shifting toward coaching.
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Moose minded delegate delays trip to hunt moose
Alaska delegate Allen Shantz plans a late departure for Chicago to shoot a moose before attending the Democratic National Convention. Other delegates from Colorado North Dakota and Arkansas weigh loyalties while some face travel hurdles and personal issues. The piece notes a lively Chicago convention with diverse backgrounds and a moose season backdrop.
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Wubert H. Humphrey
Evelyn Davidson
Eugene J. McCarthy
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Joel Barden
Ile
McCarthy
North Dakota
Thomas Klinkel
Arkansas
Will Medley
Arizona
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Ohio
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Miami
Terry Watson
Kansas
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Point Barrow
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Burden
University of North Dakota
Klinkel
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Heat Holds Grip as Light Showers Hit South Plains
Thunderstorms moved through the South Plains with light rainfall, ranging from traces to about an inch in isolated spots. Dickens area saw about 0.2 inch. other towns reported minor totals while Lubbock awaited a new system. Forecasters anticipated a pacific cold front to bring more storms but little temperature relief.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
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O'Donnell
Shallawater
Avernathy
Andrews
Anton
Crosbyton
Lamesa
Lackney
Post
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Panhandle
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California
Flagstaff
Aciz
Deep South
Transplant Recipients Make Early Postop Progress in Houston
Two new heart transplant recipients Maria Giannaris five from Hagerstown Maryland and Carl Van Bates fifty from Amarillo Texas began walking short distances and leaving bed within days of surgery in Houston.
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Houston
UPI
Maria Giannaris
Hagerstown
Carl van Bates
Amarillo
Eisenhower Still On Critical List
Washington doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital say former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 74, remains on the critical list one week after his seventh heart attack. His chances of surviving this latest attack are still unpredictable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Resigning Astronaut John Llewellyn Quits NASA Air Corps
Dr. John Llewellyn, a Reese Air Force Base astronaut trainee, resigned citing personal dissatisfaction with his flying progress. He plans to depart Lubbock with his family within a week. Llewellyn is the third NASA astronaut to resign since April, part of a non pilot group undergoing pilot training.
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Reese Air Force Base
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Liewlive
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Brian O'Leary
Weather Map Page 12-C Lubbock And Vicinity
Partly cloudy with a few thunderstorms in the area. High near 90. South to southwest winds 1 to 25 mph. Rain probability reported. Temperature readings and city forecasts listed for several locations including Abilene Denver Albuquerque El Paso Houston Oklahoma City and others with highs and lows.
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