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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
2
Roll call lists states as Richard M. Nixon wins the 1968 Republican nomination. Votes are shown as cast before post victory changes were made. Miami Beach report notes Nixon's assured path to the renomination.
Harry A Cassady of South Central Bell warned that voting apathy threatens democracy. He cited low turnout locally and nationally, compared U S and international rates, and urged concrete actions to engage citizens through participation recognition and organized programs.
Airman Cannon a supply inventory specialist in the Strategic Air Command arrived for duty at Barksdale Air Force Base. He is a Beau mont Texas High School and Northeast Louisiana State College graduate. His wife Sharon is the daughter of Beaumont residents.
West Monroe mayor W B Hatten will chair a 3 30 p m meeting of Ouachita Gravity Drainage District Number One directors at the city office. A review of financial condition and discussions on equipment maintenance and improvements are planned along with the preliminary drainage system report from the Department of Public Works.
Nixon tracks state delegations' votes on a tally sheet from a Florida hotel suite as the Republican National Convention roll call begins. Wisconsin Governor Knowles casts the votes to nominate Nixon, who later leaves for a brief outdoor ride before his acceptance address.
Broadway producer David Merrick says the Republican National Convention was a flop. He criticizes repetitive demonstrations and late prime tv timing, calling the event dull and a mortician’s convention. He notes personal rivalries and expresses interest in future show business connections.
A brief item notes guidance on balancing finances and well being. It emphasizes securing appropriate funds or resources while ensuring personal ease and stability in daily life.
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