Floor Fight on Vietnam Plane Aids Humphrey at Democratic Convention
Vice President Humphrey edges toward nomination as platform fights tilt against Kennedy and McCarthy. The Platform Committee rejects unconditional bombing halt and backs deescalation tied to troop safety, urging elections for Saigon government and rejecting Communist inclusion. Insurgent delegates challenge seating in Mississippi and Georgia amid a climate of intense internal party maneuvering.
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Gunners Hit South Vietnam Bases as Viet Cong Attacks Mount
American artillery base northwest of Saigon endured a 200 round rocket and mortar barrage before repelling a weak infantry assault. U.S. estimates say about 7,500 enemy were slain in nine days of fighting, with heavy shelling from the Mekong Delta to the DMZ and combat at Duc Lap and Tam Ky areas.
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Ike Still Critical, Doctors Optimistic
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in a critical condition at Walter Reed Army Hospital but doctors express cautious optimism about his outlook. bulletin notes he spent a restful night with no major disturbances since Saturday and that his spirits are good despite heart irritability.
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Peni No Celebration for LBJ's 60th Birthday
The piece notes no advance word on President Johnson's plans for his 60th birthday. It recalls his 1964 Atlantic City convention triumph and reflects on his waning party support, Vietnam war strain, and ongoing physical stamina after prior heart attack.
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Czechs Soviets Reach Terms on Troop Withdrawal
Moscow reports agreement on conditions for pulling out Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia as Prague public reaction shows mixed calm and concern. Communique gives no details. Czechoslovak leaders pledge socialist measures while troops remain to ensure stability.
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Middletown Area Weather Forecast
The Middletown area expects fair cool conditions tonight with a low around 50 to 55. Wednesday will be sunny and warm. Yesterday reached 69 with a cool 48 this morning.
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Ugly man jailed in bucket tale ends in laughter
A humorous old proverb describes a man so ugly that when he wears a turtle neck sweater, boys catch him and keep him in a bucket, a joke reflecting bold practical jokes of the era.
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