Hurricane Cleo Pounds Southeast Florida As Looting Follows
Hurricane Cleo lashed Miami and the southeast coast with 115 mph winds tearing into buildings. Fires broke out, trees fell, power failed, and a police officer was reported in critical condition. Officials moved to declare a disaster area as Cape Kennedy prepared for a big blow.
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Johnson Humphrey ticket chosen sparks campaign plans
In Atlantic City the Democratic ticket of Johnson and Humphrey wins nomination amid surprises. Johnson pledges an overwhelming victory with delegates and a move to the LBJ Ranch for strategy as Jacqueline Kennedy arrives and tributes are paid to Rayburn Roosevelt and Kennedy.
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Nguyen Khanh, Generals Take Lead in South Viet Nam
In Saigon the ruling military council chose Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh and two top generals to govern for up to two months. Riot police and troops fired as 2,000 demonstrators demanded a shakeup, killing three and wounding over 20. The junta dissolved as leaflets announced a caretaker government and a provisional congress to select a chief of state.
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Reception To Honor Mrs. JFK In Atlantic City
Mrs John F Kennedy arrives in Atlantic City for a three shift reception honoring the late president. 5600 Democratic convention delegates invited as a memorial service follows a session, but Mrs Kennedy will not attend the memorial due to emotional strain.
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Chrysler Named Top Target in UAW Strike Plans
UAW President Walter Reuther announced Chrysler Corp as the chief strike target as contract talks with Chrysler Motors and Ford drag. The union set a Sept 9 walkout time if no settlement is reached, highlighting Chrysler’s size and alleged obligation to honor past concessions.
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Khrushchev Visits Prague for Wartime Uprising Anniversary
Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in Prague to mark the 20th anniversary of the Slovak uprising. He is to discuss the Moscow Peking feud with Czechoslovak hosts led by President Antonin Novotny. Gromyko and Biryuzov accompany him as talks cover economics.
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Todays Chuckle A generation ago most men who finished a day's work needed rest
A lighthearted observation contrasts past habits with modern routines noting that earlier workers rested after labor while today they seek exercise.
Johnson Uses Carefully Planned Convention to Back Humphrey
The Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City ran smoothly with no floor fights as delegates nominated Johnson by acclamation and then chose Hubert H. Humphrey for vice president. Johnson’s aides controlled details, avoiding conflicts, while planning workshops prepared the fall campaign.
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