McCarthy Allies Lose Battle Over Georgia Seating
A Georgia seating dispute weakened McCarthy allies as tensions rose in the battle to control seating decisions. The outcome shifts local power dynamics and signals continued contest within the party.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
3
Peace Plank Triggers Fight at Democratic Convention
Chicago report outlines a heated floor clash as the Platform Committee endorses a peace plank in the Vietnam war, calling for negotiations and a bombing halt while urging not to endanger troops. It notes divisions among McCarthy Humphrey and McGovern supporters and a forecast showdown tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Jpeace
U.S
South Vietnam
McCarthy
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Demo Action Leads Johnson Viet Policy Debate at Convention
Chicago AP report contrasts Democratic Platform Committee Viet Nam plank with Republican stance. Democrats back Paris talks, call for bombing halt after Hanoi response and a negotiated withdrawal, while boosting South Vietnam forces. Convention scenes include roll-call clashes, attempts to seat Bond slate, and protests over Georgia and Texas delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
Johnson
Paris
Demonstration Delays Democratic Credentials At Convention
At the Democratic National Convention a seating battle over Georgia Alabama and North Carolina delegates triggered a recess and uproar. Chairman McCarthy allies push a compromise plan while Gov Lester Maddox's regular Georgia delegation fights recognition. California Assemblyman Willie Brown calls for rejecting regulars as racist. A second session is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT to address the contested seats including Alabama led by Dr John Cashin Jr and the Georgia split.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
McCarthy
John Connally
Texas
Humphrey
Sen
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Harris
Californnia Assembly
Jesse Unruh
Unruh
Bond
Georgia
New York
California
Dylan Bond
Julian Bond
International Amphitheatre
Charles Edward Anderson
Los Angeles
Richard J. Hughes
Chicago
Eur
Gener
Maddox
Ion
Sto Maddox
Lester Maddox
Poe
Alabama
North Carolina
Veseqanull
Willie Brown
North
Huntsville
John Cashin Jr
West Texans Enjoy Chicago Democratic Convention Atmosphere
Cathryne Bunton reports West Texans in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention find the schedule lively with press conferences luncheons and entertainment. They visit the Chicago Art Institute tour the University of Chicago and observe campaign paraphernalia from Humphrey McCarthy and Paulsen amid security details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryne Bunton
Baylor University
Chicago
Lucius Bunton
Odessa
Windy City
Renoir
Picasso
van Gogh
Cezanne
Chicago Art Institute
Bunton
University of Chicago
Conrad Hilton
McGovern
Humphrey
McCarthy
Gene
Pat Paulsen
Paulsen
Paulson
Texas
Clouds Lift as Humphrey Drive Gains Ground in Delegates
Chicago AP report on opening Democratic National Convention sessions. Florida Senator Smathers backs Hubert Humphrey with 50 to 57 votes hoped from Florida delegates as party unity and a bid to heal wounds take center stage. Kennedy urges no preconceptions while McCarthy and McGovern remain outside, as Humphrey seeks to unify for November victory.
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Chicago
Hubert
H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Smathers
Humphreyphrey
Florida
George A. Smathers
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
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