Shadow of Kennedys Past Looms Over Demo Convention
The Kennedy shadow hangs over the Democratic nominating convention as committees clash over platform rules and seating. Sorensen and Kennedy allies demand a strong peace plank on Vietnam, signaling possible floor fights despite Humphrey’s strong bid. Delegates from California New York Indiana Nebraska remain uncommitted as McCarthy and McGovern struggle for traction.
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Shadow of Kennedys
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Sorensen
Kennedy
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North Vietnam
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Los Angeles
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Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Humphrey
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Kennedy Bloc
Platform Committee
United States
Vietnam
Democrats Eye Floor Draft for Vietnam Plank at Convention
A split Democratic platform committee may defer to more than 2,600 delegates to craft the Vietnam stance on the convention floor. A minority push for an early end to the war clashes with the official subcommittee plan, prompting debate over a potential floor vote and implications for upcoming presidential nominations. Governor Connally defended a hard line, urging a plank backing administration efforts to preserve liberty amid war.
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Georgia
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McCarthy
Texas
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Stephen A. Mitchell
Lawrence F. O’brien
Mitchell
Chicago
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Platform Committee
Vietnam
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U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Hubert H. Humphrey
Czechoslovakia
Picnic and Recreation Facilities 3 Big Shows
A Steve Lake promotion features three big shows at the recreation grounds. The event runs from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. with promotional material announcing the performances and times.
Smoking Drops For 2nd Time
Washington AP report notes a 0.28 percent fall in U S cigarette use in the year ending June 30, 1968, to 543.5 billion from 545.1 billion in 1967. Surgeon General Dr William Stewart says the anti smoking message is spreading while tobacco industry spokesmen cite production drops from strikes as a possible factor.
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Internal Revenue Service
Amer
United States
IRS
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U.S
Danes Cancel Visits By Red VIPs
The Danish government canceled planned September visits by Bulgarian Premier Todor Zhivkov and Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Peter and also halted a Soviet naval visit. The moves followed Parliament’s foreign policy committee emergency sessions after Foreign Minister Paul Hartling summoned Soviet Poland Hungarian and Bulgarian diplomats to register displeasure over the invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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Todor Zhivkov
Bulgaria
Janos Peter
Hungary
Paul Hartling
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Kiwanians Elect New President
Middletown Kiwanis Club chose David T. Morgan as president succeeding Bill K. Parnell. he was unopposed along with A Decatur named secretary. Bob Wells became first vice president with Harrison Zeiher as second. George Brooks treasurer. Ken Frerick sergeant at arms. Directors to two-year terms: Al Lester Gilbert Wagoner Bob Turvey Art Hauselman Bob Davidson.
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Victoria Ave
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Middletown Kiwanis Club
Bill K. Parnell
Morgan
Decatur
Manchester Motor Inn
Bob Wells
Harrison Zeiher
George Brooks
Ken Frerick
Scientists endure 30 mile hike after trail misdirection near Mt Rainier
A pair of chemists Dr Sam Aronoff and Dr Mary King began a short walk on a western Washington trail and became lost after signs were altered. They trekked roughly 30 miles through rugged terrain before reaching U S Highway 410 near the Chinook Pass summit around noon on Wednesday, ending a wide search and rescue effort.
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Wash
Washington
Mt. Rainier
Sam Aronoff
Moffatt Field
Calif
Mary King
Columbia University
Wilds
U.S Highway 410
Chinook Pass
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