Johnson weighs Humphrey as running mate amid Southern opposition
Atlantic City reports President Johnson hesitates over selecting Senator Hubert H. Humphrey as vice presidential nominee due to Southern opposition at the Democratic National Convention. Minnesota's Humphrey is the leading Democrats' favored choice, while Gov. Carl Sanders weighs Eugene McCarthy as a stronger Southern fit. Johnson's exact preference remains unclear as the convention tackles seating a Mississippi delegation and unity concerns.
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Democratic National Convention Schedule in Atlantic City
Today's program begins at 1 pm with reports from the Permanent Organization Committee read by Norman Stoll and speeches by Rep. John W. McCormack and Rep. Charles L. Weltner. The film The Quest for Peace covers foreign affairs, plus nominations for national committee members and platform committee report. Wednesday sessions at 8:90 pm include president and vice president nominations, acceptances, and a filmed biography of President Johnson.
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Kennedy Declares Candidacy for New York Senate
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the US Senate from New York at Gracie Mansion. He pledged to resign from the Cabinet to campaign if nominated, aiming to succeed Len B. Keating, amid talk of Clare Boothe Luce possibly entering the race.
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Bolton Attacks Johnson on Baker Scandal in Ohio Meeting
Ottawa Ohio AP Republican Oliver P Bolton congressman at large candidate criticized the Johnson administration for handling of the Bobby Baker affair. He said the Baker case was swept under the rug and accused officials of failing to act decisively on government corruption at a Putnam County GOP gathering.
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Goldwater Praises Conservative Principles At New York Dinner
Senator Barry Goldwater hailed conservative standards after addressing 50 New York business leaders at a private dinner. He said success comes from following conservative principles and described a productive day of social events. Governor Rockefeller and former VP Nixon attended the reception.
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Mississippi Delegates at Democratic Convention Remain In Limbo
Credentials committee reconvenes to resolve seating for Mississippi delegates split by party lines. The Mississippi Freedom Democratic party and regular Democrats clash over seats as Alabama delegates face similar questions amid ongoing talks led by David L. Lawrence and John Wm Bailey.
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Makarios Talks in Athens to Resolve Cyprus Rift
Cyprus President Makarios arrived in Athens from Nicosia and met Prime Minister Papandreou to smooth differences. Kyprianou had earlier floated complete independence for Cyprus, while Papandreou urged enosis, the union with Greece, as the natural solution.
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Cleo Hits Jamaica And Cuba Straits Storm Bites Caribbean
Gale force winds from Hurricane Cleo lash Jamaica and Cuba as the storm moves through the strait between the islands. Seas batter coastlines from Santiago to Sierra Maestra while residents evacuate Oriente and Camaguey provinces and forecasters monitor path.
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Pope Paul VI to Make Peace Appeal at Audience
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI will deliver an extraordinary peace appeal at the weekly general audience near Rome. The pontiff, who signaled intervention in his first encyclical, has already urged peace on Cyprus in recent days, aiming to settle world disputes.
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Fireworks Fatal to 38 in Toluca Mexico
A fireworks explosion killed 38 people and injured many more during a Saint's Day celebration in the Toluca area. Officials say the blast occurred near tanks of inflammable gas and the death toll could rise as debris is cleared.
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No Fight Seen Over Platform for Democratic Platform
AP report says the Democratic platform leans toward Johnson administration policy. The platform committee finished work with a mostly pro administration document and no anticipated floor fight at the National Convention. Chairman Carl B Albert noted minor plank differences but unanimous final action. The platform sets clear positions on civil rights extremism and nuclear weapons, echoing prior debates.
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Republicans silent on extremism and arms control in platform
Republicans follow Goldwater on not addressing extremism and nuclear weapons while Democrats attack extremism across the spectrum and favor strong civil rights enforcement. The GOP pledges full implementation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act but Goldwater opposed two sections as unconstitutional.
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Cuba Builds Missile Bases in Cuba Says Exile Group
The Sentinels of Liberty claim two new medium range missile bases are under construction on Cuba's north coast in Oriente Province. They allege underground sources confirm the project with Russian direction.
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Five Railroads Unite Into Nation’s Largest System
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended approving the merger of Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and Pacific Coast Railroads, plus a 10 year lease on Spokane Portland and Seattle. The newly formed Great Northern Pacific and Burlington Lines would span about 25 000 miles with assets over 2.6 billion and annual income above 775 million. The plan requires open routes gateways trade channels and protection for affected workers. H E Gilbert of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men condemned the decision as a victory for monopoly interests.
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Pan Am Struck By Nationwide Airline Walkout
AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union members walk off at Pan American Airways after negotiations reach an insurmountable impasse. About 1,100 to 1,200 employees quit at 2:15 am at JFK, with 2,500 off the job on the Pacific Coast and Hawaii. Picket lines form at bases on both coasts. ground crews seek 15 percent raises, longer vacations, shorter work weeks and other fringe benefits. Pan Am operates worldwide from major hubs including New York and Miami.
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Romance revived after long separation in Varna wedding
Varna Illinois News reports Charles L. Jeanes of Staunton and Olive Brown, about 85, wed after a 66 year separation begun when Jeanes joined the Spanish American War. The couple’s courtship was interrupted by military service and finally completed this Saturday.
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Today’s Chuckle Optimist and Pessimist Quote
The optimist proclaims we live in the best of all possible worlds, while the pessimist fears this is true. A wry reflection on outlook and reality, echoed in a humorous motto.
Super-Cooled Probes Make Surgery Bloodless
Two New York doctors describe cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen cooled probes to remove inflamed tonsils with minimal bleeding. They report applications in brain disorders Parkinsons disease eye cataracts prostate cancer and certain cancers. Probes reach the thalamus through skull openings to freeze targeted tissue while sparing surrounding areas.
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Khanh to relinquish presidency amid student demands in Saigon
Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh bowed to pressure from students and Buddhists to end military rule in South Viet Nam. He may resign the presidency or seek reelection while retaining command of the armed forces. A new state chief election and dissolution of the military council were proposed.
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Nguyen Xuan Oanh outlines Khanh’s removal from top posts
Deputy premier Nguyen Xuan Oanh told The Associated Press that the new move removes Khanh from the presidency and premiership. The military revolution continues to unfold.
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Bombing hits Caravelle Hotel in Saigon injuring several
A terrorist blast shattered two floors of Saigon's Caravelle Hotel injuring at least nine people including four Americans. The explosion centered in a room rented Monday by a Vietnamese man police are seeking, a hotel official said.
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Vietnamese junta to elect new chief and reform government
A military council to meet tonight to elect a new chief, with Khanh likely renamed premier. The junta would dissolve and form a new civilian-military leadership as Maj. Gen. Duong Van Minh, the former figurehead, could return as caretaker head of state. Demonstrators cheered as the government yielded to demands from students Buddhists and military factions.
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Saigon Govt Promises Mobile Courts to Nab Corrupt Officials
The An Quang government pledges instant justice via mobile field courts to target corruption linked to the defunct Can Lao party. A civilian ruling council with broad party representation will replace Khanh's recent constitution granting him sweeping powers, amid Saigon’s tense but settled moment.
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