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Battle over rules and seating at convention
Amid tense forecasts of floor fights over seating and policy planks, Democratic forces around Humphrey and McCarthy prepared for a marathon convention. Johnson declined direct involvement as Secret Service and troops stood ready, while Maddox and Ribicoff weighed Georgia and New York delegations and McGovern's nomination prospects.
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