Johnson backs Humphrey amid Chicago convention turmoil
President Johnson endorses Humphrey and signals approval of his running mate choice as protests flare in Chicago. Eisenhower shows improvement but remains uncertain about full recovery after multiple heart attacks. Wisconsin delegates plan a 800-strong march from the loop to the Amphitheatre amid security tensions.
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Tex
Johnson
Chiccago
Hubert H. Humphrey
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Chicago
Edmund S. Muskie
R. Sargent Shriver
Humphrey
Conrad Hilton
Delegates split on antiwar plank at Wisconsin convention
Wisconsin delegates faced a defeat on an anti-war plank by 1 5674 to 1 041 as McCarthy supporters pressed for an unconditional end to bombing. Wisconsin members split with Zablocki and Swed backing administration aligned votes, while Warshafsky and others lowered the state banner in protest. The result, though disappointing to some, showed substantial antiwar support and pressure on Humphrey.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Ted Warshafsky
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Warshafsky
U.S
Clement Zablocki
National
Humphrey Clinches Nomination Amid Hotel Riot at Convention
About 3,000 antiwar demonstrators clashed with Chicago police around the Conrad Hilton as Hubert H. Humphrey secured the Democratic presidential nomination. Tear gas filled the Hilton, 267 youths were arrested, hundreds injured, and guests were briefly held inside. Police beat and dragged protesters into vans amid surrounding violence.
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Conrad Hilton
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
George S. McGovern
Richard M. Nixon
Illinois
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International Amphitheatre
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Mrs. McCarthy
No. 3
Wisconsin teachers finally see higher pay across the state
An Associated Press report notes rising living costs push Wisconsin districts to raise teacher salaries. La Crosse will exceed $1,000 more per year, while average pay climbs to about $8,750 with many veterans at $10,090 to $13,000. Beginning teachers in Beloit and Oshkosh earn about $6,100 to $6,300.
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la Crosse
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Sheboygan Falls
Green Bay
Beloit
Waukesha
Oshkosh
Marinette
Death on Tractor Raises Toll to 744
The death of 13 year old Richard Courtney in Wisconsin raises the 1968 highway fatality total to 744. Courtney died when his tractor overturned in a ditch beside a road in Marathon County on Wednesday, 46 more than the same date last year.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Richard Courtney
Colby
Merathon
Cpl Francis Mulvey Killed in Action in Vietnam
The Defense Department announced that Cpl Francis T Mulvey son of Francis Mulvey of Fenimore Wisconsin has been killed in action in Vietnam.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Washington
Defense Department
Cpl
Francis T. Mulvey
Francis Mulvey
Fennimore, Wis
Maddrell Property Bought Browntown To Get Branch Bank Soon
The Commercial Savings Bank announces purchase of the Ben Maddrell Store building for Browntown’s new branch. Plans include razing both sites for a frame and brick facility with drive in canopy, two tellers, lobby, loan office, and night depository. Construction is slated to finish around November 1, with bookkeeping at the Monroe main office and full services in Browntown.
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Iand Savings Bank
Ben Maddrell
Browntown
Figs Hall
Schumachers
Maddrell
Monroe
Wisconsin
Daily Doggere At Rest By Clair R Munns
Quirky verse from Clair R Munns notes a silent approach to conversations and a pledge to stay quiet. The narrator vows to let others chatter while choosing stillness to avoid saying something they might regret.
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Daily Doggere
Clair R. Munns
Day Care Center Classes Begin in Monroe
Monroe Day Care Center at Monroe Grace Lutheran Church opens on Wednesday September 4 at 1 p m. with sessions from 1 to 3 p m Mondays and Wednesdays for cerebral palsy and handicapped children. Mrs James Voelkl leads with volunteers. Mrs H F Cunningham on leave. enrollment rising and transport aid available. Leaders in Czechoslovakia's Communist party push gradual liberal reforms amid mixed public reaction.
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Monroe
Monroe Grace Lutheran Church
James Voelkl
H. F. Cuningham
Democratic National Convention Fourth Session Schedule
Chicago schedule outlines tentative events for the fourth DNC session. Permanent Chairman Carl Albert will gavel duty at 8 PM EDT as states are called for the vice presidential nomination and balloting proceeds. Acceptance speeches by the presidential and vice presidential nominees are on the agenda.
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Chicago
Carl Albert Gavels
Property sale details for Mon roe School District land
The Monroe School District sold 16,900 square feet to Marathon Oil Co for 45000 dollars. The land measures 130 by 130 feet and is subject to zoning at the site. The school retains three additional lots and an outlet. the purchased land will be used for a service station construction.
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Marathon Oil Co
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