Czechoslovakia Demands Russian Withdrawal From Occupation
The National Assembly denounces the five state Warsaw Pact occupation as illegal and urges fixed withdrawal dates. It calls for the release of detainees, reiterates support for Dubcek’s reformist leadership, and notes growing opposition to Soviet pressure.
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Maddox Ends Brief Campaign Denounces Democratic Party
Former Georgia Governor Lester Maddox abandoned his brief bid for the Democratic presidential nomination at the Conrad Hilton. He denounced the party and its leadership, quit the regular delegation, and warned that Georgia’s 43 votes would be split between him and a rival. Maddox insisted he would not back Nixon and left open the possibility of a Wallace third party run, while staying within the Democratic fold.
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Kennedy Rejects Draft for President Nomination
Senator Edward M. Kennedy declared he cannot accept a Democratic nomination for president or vice president, citing personal and family reasons. He urged supporters at the Chicago convention to stop pressuring for a Kennedy candidacy as the party chooses its nominee from current contenders.
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Lightning victim Becky Godwin remains unconscious in Virginia Beach
Becky Godwin, 14, daughter of Gov Mills E Godwin Jr, stayed in a coma for a third day at General Hospital of Virginia Beach. Doctors reported slight improvements such as a steadier heartbeat and signs of awareness while she was struck by a lightning bolt off the coast during a day at the beach.
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The Quipster Diets for the Thick and Tired
The Quipster Diets target readers who feel thick and tired of it. The playful program promises quick weight changes with a humorous, tongue in cheek tone.
Eisenhower Remains In Critical Condition Says Doctors
Washington AP report notes Gen Dwight D Eisenhower still in critical condition after multiple heart episodes since 1955 with doctors cautious yet hopeful. Tuesday bulletins describe no change from the day’s earlier notice while acknowledging irregular heartbeats and ventricular-fibrillation concerns. The general’s age and medical history temper optimism though physicians say progress depends on stability of his heart rhythm.
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Forler
Dwight D. Eisen
Palm Springs
Calif
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Eisenhow
Newsmen Beatings Spark Protests at Democratic Convention
Chicago reports 24 newsmen injured as police clash with hippies and Vietnam protesters on the North Side. Four hospitalizations. Protests to Mayor Daley and Supt. Conlisk prompt promises of tighter police handling and new instructions to avoid conflicts with reporters.
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Richard J. Daley
James B. Conlisk
North Side
Life Magazine
Daley
First Ballot Win Apparent for Humprey Nomination
AP wire reports Humphrey leads delegate poll with 1318 of needed 1312 for first ballot victory. Kennedy pleas urge restraint as McCarthy and McGovern backers delay Vietnam policy showdown. Daley lobbies for Illinois 11 delegate. Maddox exits race, Wallace third party risk looms. Convention adjourns after a tense day.
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Kennedy
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Washington
Lester Maddox
Georgia
George
McGovern
U S Accuses North Viets of Meddling in U S Politics
Paris AP report says the United States accused North Vietnam of meddling in American politics and demanded it quit. Haoi ambassador Xuan Thuy rejected the claim at the Paris peace talks 18th session as Harriman pressed for a halt to interference and a path to peace. Thuy defended the war stance, calling U S actions coercive.
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Xuan Thuy
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W. Averell Harriman
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Texas Constitutional Revision Committee Finalizes Proposals
The Odessa American notes the Texas Constitutional Revision Committee continues work on the final draft of proposals. A vote tally sheet lists the number of delegates from each state for readers tracking tonight's roll call vote.
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Texas Constitutional Revision Committee
Protesters Surround Democratic Convention Headquarters in Chicago
About 80 National Guard troops surrounded the Democratic National Convention headquarters at a hotel as 2,500 antiwar demonstrators defied a city curfew. Police reported crowds routed from Lincoln Park earlier, tear gas used, and demonstrations moving to Grant Park and the Hilton.
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Conrad Hilton
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