Security Frenzy Grips Chicago for 1968 Democratic Convention
Chicago police and county forces back up by about 6 000 National Guardsmen and 7 500 federal troops as security tightens around the International Amphitheatre. Dozens of checkpoints, fences, aircraft restrictions, and bus convoys aim to shield 5 000 delegates amid anticipated protests and counterdemonstrations.
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Chicago
Samuel H. Shapiro
Texas
Secret Service
Convention Hall
Halsted Street
Halsted
Dunn
Ft. Hood
Tex
Jackson Park
1St. Airborne Division
O’hara International Airport
Glenview Naval Air Station
Ft. Riley
Kans
Ft. Sil
Okla
Ft. Sill
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Joseph T. Woods
Cook County
Woods
Park District
Soldier Field
Health restored through chiropractic care in two patient cases
A 70 year old woman suffering ten years from dizziness and imbalance experiences restored balance and mobility after chiropractic adjustments at Day Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock. A 29 year old man with work related back pain improves to full activity following spinal examinations and corrective adjustments at the same clinic.
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John Daye
Das Chiropricie Cinic
4Th & Ave
Lubbock
Junior Twirlers Place Fifth In National Meet
The Lubbock Junior Twirling Corps finished fifth in a national Ameri cas Youth on Parade contest held at the University of Mississippi. The 19 member group earned 37 individual awards during the five day event.
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Lubbock
Americas
University of Mississippi
Cherie Overman
Sandra Stuart
Lisa Craig
Debbie Benton
Dianne Harris
Diane Jimper
Brenda Benton
Crystal Allen
Kim Minner
Cheryl Dickey
Melissa Flemmings
Terry McDonald
Linda Skelton
David Miller
Bethny Evans
Sammy Evans
John Anthony
Fay Overman
David Goalsby
Too Rare Patron Forces Kitchen Fracas at Chicago Eatery
Gourmet Morton J. Franklin complained a steak at L Epuisette on Chicago's near North Side was too rare. Waiter Miguel Perez faced repeated complaints, allegedly struck the diner with a steak, seized a knife but was restrained. Franklin declined to press charges. restaurant deducted the meals.
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Chicago
UPD
Morton J. Franklin
l'Epussette
Near North Side
Miguel Perez
Franklin
Perez
L’epuisette
Chicago Bus Drivers Strike Paralyzes City Ahead of Democratic Convention
A wildcat strike by Negro bus drivers cripples service on Chicago's South Side amid taxi strikes. The disruption isolates Midway Airport and the International Amphitheatre on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. CTA reports most rapid transit unaffected while bus and taxi routes crippled. talks to end the dispute stalled.
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Chicago
UPD
South Side
Chicago Transit Authority
CTA
43Rd Street
Midway Airport
Sen. Burcene J. McCarthy
Conrad Hilton
Transit Workers
CTW
Amalgamated Transit Workers Union
Seafarers International Union
Bult
McGovern Seeks Daley Backing in Democratic Fight
Sen. George McGovern told ABC he believes he can gain support from Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley for his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said Daley is open minded and undecided about backing a candidate, with Humphrey expected to draw Daley’s delegation. McGovern, aiming to surpass the first ballot, noted he has about 125 committed delegates and hopes for 200 by voting time.
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Frain
Secret Service
Justice Department
Secret Services
Chicago
Robert R. Burke
Johnson
Huebert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
George McGovern
Burke
Humphrey
McCarthy
Conrad Hilton
McGovern
Sheraton-Blackstone
Federal Aviation Agency
Chicago Police-Fire Department
FBI
Black United Front
Dick Gregory
Gregory
Kennedy
George
Daley
South Dakota
Sundiy
Tlinois
Richard J. Daley
ABC
International Amphitheatre
Hubert T. Humphrey
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
Nixon
Edward M. Kennedy
Vietnam
Platform Committee
Upper Caste Indians Convicted In Murder
HYDERABAD India seven upper caste villagers were convicted Saturday of killing an untouchable youth in February. They tortured him for an hour to force a theft confession and burned him to death. Six received seven years in prison, one got one to two years.
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Hyderabad
India
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Chicago Amphitheatre
Army
Richard Ciccone
Andy Frain
Miami
Democratic Party Credentials Committee
Lincoln Park
New York
Lubbock-Avalanche-Journal
Payboek Avalanche
Kth
Ayvenue J
Tabbock
Sumlay
Bivening
MATL
Sid Gos
Maorm-byve
Sun
Weis
GSS Secomt Chiss
Chicago Park District
Lakefront
National Mobilization Committee
Tom Hayden
Students For A Democratic Society
Kansas State University
Hayden
Gay
Samuel Shapiro
Richard T. Dunn
Guard
Meniere
Prague
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Harrod Music CO
International Amphitheater
Convention City
Bill G. Brown
INSU
University
Esaking
Maker
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Armstrong
Tread Designs
With Approved Credit Or Oil Co
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