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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

29 Aug 1968

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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

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2

Bloody melee roils Democratic convention in Chicago

Chicago AP reports a violent clash between demonstrators and police near the Democratic National Convention. Delegates watch as tear gas and club actions spark fiery exchanges. Sen Ribicoff and Rep Conyers ignite the floor with heated charges amid boos for Mayor Daley.

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Chicago Democratic Richard J. Daley Illinois Connecticut Abraham Ribicoff Ribicoff George S. McGovern South Dakota McGovern Daley Sen. Ribicoff Fran Mankiewicz Robert F. Kennedy Malia Hum Thejphrey Condi Humphrey Richard M Wisconsin Don Peterson Mr. Mayers
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Odrinex Fat Loss Pill Ad Promises Results

An advertisement touts Odrinex fat loss pills with a money back guarantee and a 3.02 price. It claims quick fat reduction and easy use, offering mail order options through J and H Rexall Drug Store with added tax and a small 6c surcharge.

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Jin J &H Rexall Drug Store Grendview
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Democratic Convention Platform Defeats Peace Plank

The platform committee rejected a minority peace plank calling for an immediate end to bombing in North Vietnam after a two hour debate. The convention later approved the platform as police dispersed more than 2,000 antiwar demonstrators who were beaten and arrested.

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Chicago Donald Fras Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey United Thon Richard N. Goodwin Eugene J. McCarthy Aing North Vietnam George McGovern South Dakota Prtform C. Boggs Creighton Abrams U.S South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone
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