Disabled Vets Lead War Protest at GOP Convention
About 1,000 veterans from Vietnam Veterans Against the War marched near Miami Beach Convention Hall during the Republican National Convention. Leaders John Musgrave and Lynn Witt, both veterans with war injuries, spoke to Florida National Guardsmen and joined other groups at Flamingo Park before a final rally. They noted harsh days of protest, security concerns, and hope for community reception while aiming to influence public opinion on the war.
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For Pleads Guilty In Failing to Appear for Robbery Trial
SAN DIEGO AP Marine Pvt. Charles R. For gets nothing, a 21-year-old South Dakota Indian, pleaded in no contest Monday to failing to appear for the start of his robbery trial last Dec. 8. He was ordered jailed in lieu of $5,000 bond.
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Republicans' floor fight looms over 1976 convention rules
The Republican Party faces a split as conservative Southern and small-state delegates push a delegate apportionment plan through the Rules Committee, signaling a likely floor clash at the 1976 convention while Nixon’s renomination appears likely.
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Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Elevating platform woes disrupt GOP convention speech line
At the Republican National Convention the movable platform designed to align speakers height failed multiple times. Chairman Robert Dole stumbled when a section did not descend after a shorter speaker finished, then it sank further creating an 11 inch well that drew attention and delayed proceedings.
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Bond praised by Missouri delegate at GOP convention
Lawrence K. Roos of St. Louis, Missouri GOP leaders, and Arlie M. Meyer of St. Charles, say Kit Bond impresses at the National Republican Convention in Miami Beach. Bond, Missouri auditor, won the GOP gubernatorial nomination earlier this month and delegates discuss bonus delegate rules for 1976.
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Richard Nixon
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Arlie M. Meyer
St. Charles
U.S
Stolen Four-Foot Python Strikes New Orleans Zoo
Police report a four-foot python was freed from a cage at the New Orleans zoo. Aquarian supervisor Larry Pell said the snake was quiet during the escape and appeared healthy, valued at at least $55.
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Larry Pell
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Jets Strike At North Viet Coast
Jets ranged along North Viet Nam's coast from Vinh to Hai Phong wrecking bridges supply depots and army barracks. U S Command said about 150 strikes inland, fewer than on big days. Kitty Hawk A6 Intruders hit Son Duong depot northeast of Haiphong. Tho Vue army barracks near Thanh Hoa hit. two American pilots missing from a downed F4. napalm canister explosion reported. One Marine killed and 13 wounded near Quang Tri. incident under investigation. South Vietnamese forces claim 32 enemy killed at Quan Loi and Que Son region. five Vietnamese wounded. four prisoners captured.
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William S. Lowe to receive honorary degree at William Woods
William S. Lowe of Mexico Missouri will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at William Woods College during the Fall Convocation on Aug 30. He will speak on Free Enterprise and You. An academic procession starts at 6:45 p.m. with ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.
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Nixon Rates High In Poll On Foreign Policy
New York AP reports Louis Harris poll shows Nixon with 59 percent overall approval from 1,635 likely voters surveyed August 2 and 3. Foreign policy rated high, Vietnam stance supported, but domestic record poorly received.
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Final Moon Trip Set as Longest Apollo Run
NASA announced the last Apollo lunar landing will occur December 11 with mission commander Eugene Cernan, Jack Schmitt, and Ronald Evans aboard a Saturn V from Cape Kennedy. The Taurus Littrow site was chosen for Apollo 15 support, with three seven hour lunar excursions and use of the lunar rover on the moon’s surface.
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Jack) Schmitt
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Cop Bitten but Not By Dog
Milwaukee AP report describes a sidewalk dog fight that escalated into a neighborhood dispute. Patrolman Howard Lindstedt was bitten on the forearm while attempting to calm five people arguing over which pet started the fight.
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Violations Reported On Nixon Campaign Funds
Washington DC AP report cites GAO finding irregularities in nearly 500000 dollars of Nixon re election funds. Highlights include a 100000 dollar campaign security fund with 25000 deposited to a suspect linked to the June Democratic party headquarters break in. Republican sources call these administrative oversights.
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Youth Group Claps For Nixon Backers At GOP Convention
About 3,000 young Republicans traveled to Miami Beach to cheer Nixon at the convention. They are organized by seven chiefs with walkie talkies, given facilities near Nautilus Junior High School, and stay in hotels while their counterparts protest administration policies in Flamingo Park.
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The Pen and Flamingo Park Youth Rally
The piece describes a GOP youth event in Flamingo Park with widespread marijuana, celebrity tennis, and four rock bands performing for Nixon supporters. A band leader laments interruptions by manpower managers and a pulled plug. Inside the school workers prepare press releases as top administration members visit daily.
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Bacon Must Show Itself
Washington AP reports new Agriculture Department rules require bacon packages to display a window showing at least 70 percent of the strip length starting February 19. Labels on cured meats like hams must list processing ingredients including nitrates and nitrites, chemicals linked to cancer concerns.
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Television Men And Letter Writers Echo Monster Story
Louisiana Mo Mo adds to traffic at Bowling Green airport. A Mooney MU-2 jet carried CBS News Service crew to film a television piece on the Louisiana monster of Marzoff Hill. Open Forum letters from experts debate the creature, with claims from the International UFO Bureau about a six foot hairy being dubbed troglodyte. The letter column includes sensational speculations, urging caution and suggesting the creature may be from inner earth, with figures of potential capture costs and revenue.
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