Nixon picks Agnew as running mate in surprise move
Richard M. Nixon announces Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as his vice presidential running mate after consulting about 100 party leaders. Agnew, a former Baltimore County official, was elected Maryland governor in 1966 and drew Democratic support in a state long Democratic. Nixon's first ballot nomination win follows his defeats in 1960 and sets the stage for ratification at the convention and the ensuing acceptance speeches.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Nixon
Agnew
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Baltimore County
Baltimore
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
California
Herbert G. Klein
John F. Kennedy
Wisconsin
White House
GOP
Monroe Band Shell Concert Draws Large Evening Crowd
A large crowd attended the Monroe Band shell summer concert featuring the Monroe City Band with the Green County Barber Shop Chorus and Dan Wilson’s narration of General Douglas MacArthur. Highlights included the Dixieland Jamboree and Steve Rosa drum solo, plus Mark Krattiger’s Hello Dolly and selections The Star Spangled Banner Tschaikowsky Melodies and National Fencibles.
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Monroe Bandshell
Monroe
Green County Barbershop
Dan Wilson
Douglas MacArthur
Hollis Schilt
Fred Voegeli
Marcia Mahley
Joe Rieraldo
Stan Neuberger
Steve Rosa
Mark Krattiger
Monroe City
Tschaikowsky
John Phillip Sousa
Rockefeller vows Nixon support not running mate
Gov. Rockefeller pledged to back Nixon on the campaign trail but refused to discuss a possible ticket partnership. He spoke after a third straight presidential bid defeat, stating he would support the nominee and campaign for him.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Robieson Receives Purple Heart for Vietnam Wounds
Army Corporal LaVerne A. Robieson of Orangeville was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in Vietnam. General Orders praise his actions during a fierce ambush, noting he exposed himself to lead a counterattack and helped defeat the enemy. He also earned the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism and the Air Medal in a career marked by multiple injuries on Mekong Delta duties.
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LaVerne A. Robieson
Orangeville
Republic of Vietnam
Robinson
Maureen
Robieson
Pfc
9Th Infantry Division
United States Army
Corp
Vietnam
Maureen Walter
Route 1
McCauley Youth Dies in Tractor Mishap Near Gratiot
Michael Paul McCauley 15 died when a tractor driven by his brother Pat 14 overturned on a town road four miles southeast of Gratiot. Brother Larry 10 was treated for minor injuries. Survived by parents Paul and Delores, five brothers, six sisters, and paternal grandmother. Funeral Aug 9 at St Matthew’s Shullsburg with Rosary tonight. Wisconsin traffic toll hits 659 for 1968.
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Paul McCauley
Michael Paul
Mike) McCauley
Pat
Larry
Memorial Hospital
Darlington
Gratiot
McCauley
Paul and
Delores M. Schaef McCauley
Matthew
Tom
Tim
Carol
Kay
Mary Lou
Beth
Laura
Martha
Rosann McCauley
Shullsburg
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Elmer Dietzel
St. Matthew’s Cemetery
O’fijahirty
Michael
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Clinches Nixon Nomination With Wisconsin Support
Nixon won the Republican nomination after Wisconsin’s 30 delegate votes pushed him beyond the required total. Governor Knowles declared Wisconsin’s support and Nixon aides including Milwaukee attorney John Macliver tracked convention moves as Nixon secured the nomination on the first ballot.
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Wisconsin
Knowles
Nixon
John Maciver
Milwaukee
Macliver
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Maciver
Vandals Remove Barricades In Monroe At Night
Monroe police responded to numerous calls to replace barricades taken from sites and placed on state highways. A manhole cover was even carried away. Police Chief Dwight Coplien warned tampering with highway signs carries up to 200 dollars or 30 days in jail or both.
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Monroe
Dwight Coplien
Cheese Days Drum Bugle Event Aims to Draw Crowds
The Cheese Day committee plans a Saturday August 31 event at Monxyoe High School to raise funds for next year. Organizer Dennis Fazel led a luncheon meeting at Swiss Colony Inn with ticket sales by William Lanz. Tickets cost 150 for adults and 75 cents for children, with five units featured and judged by the Badgerland Drum and Bugle Corps Association. Stanley Neuberger will host the ceremonies.
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T. R. Holyoke
Monxyoe High School
Cheese Day, Inc
Cheese Day
Swiss Colony Inn
Dennis Fazel
Monroe
Ruf
Delbert Krupke
David Deininger
Badgerland Drum and Bugle Corps Association Inc
Cedarburg
Wis
Stanley Neuberger
President Johnson Reveals Intestinal Ailment
In San Antonio President Johnson announced he is suffering from diverticulitis, a digestive tract condition, and disclosed today that he has an intestinal ailment.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Amateur Show at Bandshell in Twining Park
An amateur show to be presented at the Bandshell in Twining Park next Wednesday evening August 14 conducted by Radio Station WEKZ. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce supplies prizes totaling 25 dollars. WEKZ manager Joe Urban leads the contest open to local and area talent of any age. Registration is by calling or writing WEKZ Monroe Wisconsin.
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Twining Park
WEKZ
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Joe Urban
Monroe
Wis
Cricket Symphony Returns with Autumn Signs
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns notes the approach of autumn with imagery of sumacred skies and crickets starting their evening watches as the season nears.
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Clair R. Munns
One County Mishap Reported by Deputies
Franz Niederberger a 16 year old of 2401 5th Street Monroe escaped with minor bruises when the car he was driving went out of control on a curve and rolled over on a town road five miles northwest of Monroe. It was reported to sheriff's deputies at 11 52 a m Wednesday morning.
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Franz Niederberger
5Th St
Monroe
Convention at Alliance opens with Ford calling order
Chairman Gerald R. Ford calls the convention to order at 7 30 p m EDT. Delegates begin nominating and seconding speeches for the vice presidential candidate. A roll call of delegations starts the process to select the VP nominee.
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Gerald R. Ford
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Mekong Delta
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Here
Miami
George Christian
Brooke Army Medical Center
Green Bay
Vince Lombardi
Cpl. Robinson
Mike McCauley
Warren P. Knowles
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