Peace Talks Delayed by Absence of Saigon Delegation
Paris AP report describes the first Paris peace talks postponed due to Saigon government absence. A U.S. spokesman cited procedural issues and noted Thieu refused to join four party talks with the NLF, delaying progress while North Vietnam and the NLF presence is arranged.
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Jordan King Tightens Rule After Amman Violence
In Amman heavy guard and armored cars patrol the capital after street fighting left 16 dead and 40 wounded. King Hussein bans demonstrations and imposes an 18 hour curfew as troops clash with Palestine guerrilla groups using Jordan as a base for operations against Israel. Police arrest undisclosed guerrilla leaders as Bedouin Arab Legion units man checkpoints.
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Passengers Recall Cuba Hijacking On National Flight 186
Miami passengers describe the Boeing 727 hijacking by a black nationalist who seized money as contraband of war. Cuban officials recovered the money at Jose Marti airport while two Cuban jets escorted the aircraft. The hijacker ordered a flight attendant to collect cash, claimed a new ship every day for 100 days, and fled to Cuba after landing.
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Nationwide Early Voting Shows Unusually Large Turnout
Voters across the nation flocked to polls in a historic presidential contest among Hubert H. Humphrey, Richard M. Nixon, and George C. Wallace. Early results indicated heavy lines in major cities and suburbs with forecasts of turnout possibly surpassing prior records, amid war and domestic unrest.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
George C. Wallace
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Dixville Notch Goes Democrat Votes for Humphrey
Dixville Notch New Hampshire, once solidly Republican, cast eight votes for Democrat Hubert H. Humphrey and four for Richard Nixon. Ellsworth in the White Mountains backed Nixon with 11 votes. The two towns were among the nation’s first to tally presidential ballots. Town Clerk Norman Greene hosted a small celebration for the dozen voters.
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Omen for HHH Heavy Vote in New York State
Early reports from New York City and upstate polling places show a heavy turnout for today’s election. The surge is seen as a good omen for Hubert Humphrey in New York, with city voters expected to help his chances.
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Early states signal possible Nixon win in 1968 race
Washington AP reports results from New York Connecticut and Massachusetts could shape the presidential outcome. A two of three early state victory would boost Nixon, while a three-state showing could not guarantee Humphrey victory.
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George (. Wallace
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Public Opinion Polls Show Close Presidential Race
New York AP reports split results as voters head to polling. A late Harris poll puts Humphrey ahead 43 to 40 over Nixon, while the final Harris release shows a 5 point swing to Humphrey in 24 hours. Gallup has Nixon leading 42 to 40 with 14 for Wallace and 4 undecided.
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Behind the Scenes Dicker Likely If No Electoral Winner
The AP reports campaign talks shift to behind the scenes maneuvers if no candidate wins 270 electoral votes. Nixon presses Humphrey to accept popular vote winner in the House if needed. Humphrey defends direct popular election through amendment. Wallace expects elector-driven settlement on Dec 16. If no majority, the 89th Congress House would choose the president.
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Communist orders urge intensified action in South Vietnam
South Vietnam's government announced that a seized Communist document from Hanoi ordered increased military and political activity across South Vietnam after the United States halted bombing of North Vietnam.
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Nixon Favored As Brits Bet On U S Presidential Contest
London bookmakers report brisk betting on the U S presidential election with Richard M Nixon seen as the front runner.
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Kennedy Votes Early as Humphrey Backers Rally
U S Senator Edward M Kennedy and wife Joan voted shortly after polls opened at 8 a m in Boston. The last surviving Kennedy expressed confidence that Hubert H Humphrey would win the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Absentee Vote Reported From Hyannis Port
Jackie Kennedy known as Mrs Aristotle Onassis voted this year by absentee ballot in Hyannis Port Massachusetts. Barnstable Town Clerk Howard W Sears said the ballot arrived Monday by overseas airmail and he could not determine the ballot’s origin.
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Humphrey Returns to Minnesota to Vote and Rest Before Returns
Democratic candidate Hubert H. Humphrey came home to Minnesota to vote and rest ahead of election returns tonight. He arrived in Minneapolis expecting election results and a chance to regroup before the evening updates.
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Javits Cast Early Ballot in Manhattan Voters Standby
Senator Jacob Javits and his wife Marian voted early at a Manhattan public school on 81st Street and Madison Avenue as he seeks a third term. The 64 year old Republican joined thousands of early voters and said he would await results with calm.
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Queen Elizabeth II Arrives in Brazil for Official Visit
Diplomatic figures politicians and socialites gathered in Brasilia to greet Queen Elizabeth II as she begins her official Brazil visit. The royal yacht Britannia arrived in Rio de Janeiro with a 21 gun salute marking the entrance of the ships into Guanabara Bay.
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Students seize college building in protest at Valley State
About 200 students seized the top floor of the administration building at San Fernando Valley State College in Los Angeles, holding 34 people in the president’s conference room for up to four hours. Officials were held captive with knives but no serious injuries or vandalism were reported. The protest targeted alleged unfair treatment of Negro athletes. Local authorities investigated the incident.
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