Humphrey Wins Democratic Nomination at Violence-Torn Convention
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey secured the Democratic presidential nomination at Chicago amid security fears and a party split over Vietnam. He defeated Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern as tensions over war policy and unity lingered after the 1,312-vote threshold was reached.
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Connecticut
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Police Clash With Demonstrators At D N C Convention
About 3 000 antiwar protesters clashed with Chicago police and National Guardsmen near the Conrad Hilton as Hubert Humphrey secured the Democratic nomination. Police arrested 267 youths. at least 300 people were injured. Hilton guests were briefly confined inside as fires and vandalism occurred on Michigan Avenue.
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Slaying of U S Envoy John Mein Triggers Guatemala Probe
Guatemalan authorities hunt for Mein's killers after a machine gun ambush as he fled his limousine in Guatemala City. President Mendez declares a 30 day state of siege and three days mourning, while Washington seeks a full investigation.
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Washington
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United States
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Democrats Picked Right Man for Local Support
Local Democrats agree Hubert H. Humphrey is the best choice for national leadership. Figures Lloyd Miller and others praise the convention's focus on law and order while noting concerns about interpretation and unity.
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Butler County
Middletown Forecast Sunny Skies Through Friday
The Middletown area expects sunny skies and warmer temperatures into Friday. Evenings will be clear and cool with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Yesterday reached a high of 77 degrees and this morning's low was 50.
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Daley's Police Tactics Draw Delegates' Boos
In Chicago during the Democratic convention, police used force against demonstrators causing boos at Mayor Daley and delegates. Ribicoff and Conyers provoked strong reactions with charges of police brutality. Daley and others defended the police while claiming outside forces fueled the unrest.
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Louisiana
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