Presidential Wagon Train Moving West
The 1968 nomination race shifts westward as Kennedy and McCarthy seek momentum in Indiana Nebraska Oregon and California while Humphrey aims for nonprimary delegate gains Nixon and Rockefeller maneuver for party control through private talks and strategic dinners in Nevada Iowa and Massachusetts. Nixon leads in pledged delegates with 168 to Rockefeller 46 while 143 convention votes remain uncommitted. Democratic counts show McCarthy with 163 and Humphrey with 70 percent plus Indiana awaits.
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May 12 in History 1968 Highlights
Today marks the 133rd day of 1968. Notable events include George VI's accession in 1937, Crown Point captured in 1775, Nightingale born in 1820, Amoy captured in 1938, major Dutch occupation in 1940, North Africa battle end in 1943, Soviet capture of 63 Nazi generals in 1945, and various postwar incidents including Birmingham racial unrest and a Cuban-backed guerrilla interception in Venezuela.
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Ohio industry seekers head to Texas for development mission
A 15 member state development team from Ohio sails for Texas on Monday. They will meet in Houston on Tuesday and travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for meetings Wednesday and Thursday as part of a statewide push to attract industry.
Youngstown Workers Strike in Niles Over Pay Demands
About 130 employees from the light water sewer and street departments in Niles walked off the job and picketed the administration building to press for pay raises. Local 506 Northeastern Ohio Public Employes Union leader John Kelly said details of the demands would not be disclosed but noted a wide gap with the city in bargaining. The city offered a two year contract with raises totaling 3 to 10 percent. Niles Mayor Carmen De Christofaro said an injunction was being prepared and the city would likely wait a day or two before acting.
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