Clinton aims for second term at Chicago convention kickoff
Democrats arrive in Chicago for pre convention festivities as Clinton seeks a second term and gains in polls. Gore speaks at Grant Park while Daley welcomes delegates amid cautious unity over welfare policy. Clinton vows not to silence dissent as Dole hopes to close gap after San Diego.
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Protests Turn Violent Near Democratic Convention Site
Two officers were slightly injured and 22 protesters arrested after a scuffle erupted at a Stop the Racist Terror march protesting welfare cuts near Garfield Park, about two miles from the Democratic National Convention site. Officers treated injuries at Mount Sinai and released. group goals unclear.
Dole to publish book outlining GOP plans next month
Bob Dole will publish Trusting the People with HarperCollins in bookstores next month. The book will present economic proposals from the Dole Kemp ticket and ties to public documents from the campaign. Proceeds go to the Republican campaign.
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City hosts media and delegates at lakefront Taste Of Chicago
Fireworks and blues filled the air as 25 000 plus Democratic National Convention delegates and journalists gathered at Navy Pier. Mayor Daley and Mark Russell attended with Uncle Sam stilts. Booths sold Clinton book Between Hope and History. Ferris wheel rides, big band dances, and Chicago history expositions complemented food from over 30 restaurants. Bands performed blues jazz mariachi and Irish folk. Aerial flares lit the lakefront as a fireworks show capped the night. Similar events were held for the public.
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