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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
8
Governor Daniel Evans of Washington endorsed Nixon at the convention, signaling a boost for Nixon over Rockefeller amid shifting loyalties. The Miami Beach scene showed Nixon’s backers optimistic as Agnew withdrew and endorsed Nixon, with Rockefeller strategists seeking to rally remaining delegates as the GOP platform drew scrutiny.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies hot and humid with possible afternoon or evening thunder showers. High around 84 with low near 85 tonight. Tomorrow partly cloudy warm humid with chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Precipitation chances 42 percent today, 2 percent tonight and tomorrow. Also mentions political caucus notes about the Michigan and Ohio delegations and Nixon campaign dynamics.
The dispatch outlines UPI returns from a Republican National Convention with Nixon and Rockefeller leading among delegates. It notes 16T Queenhrer, 633 votes for various blocs, and 125 tearing votes, with 3.8? ballots open and weather figures for Pinkstown and Houlton.
The West Virginia delegation met Nixon at 8 o clock this morning in March Beach Florida during the Republican Convention. Charles Walker Jr of Fate Texas said the meeting occurred and that the delegation had been released from commitments by former Senator Chapman Revercomb. About seven delegates were expected to back Nixon in Wednesday balloting, four for Nelson Rockefeller, with Revercomb undecided stating he would announce support today. The delegation will be hosted by Congressman and Mrs Arch Moore at a 1 30 am breakfast Wednesday per Walker's report.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged about 70, faced another myocardial infarction at Walter Reed Army Medical Center early today. Officials reported he was comfortable and free of pain, with further bulletins to follow, as he recovers from his sixth heart attack this year and continues treatment after addressing the Republican National Convention by television from the hospital.
Nixon stated that he will select his own running mate after the nominating process and not submit a list to the convention. He indicated GOP leaders may suggest names, but the final choice will come after consultation and timing to be announced after the nominating process concludes.
President Johnson visits Brooke Army Medical Center for an annual physical with Mrs Johnson. White House secretary says health is normal. Also notes Republican State Convention in Charleston August 14 with James Rhodes and Arch Moore, plus Hiroshima memorials and a dynamite accident in Kentucky. Includes brief mention of Henry Fowler gall bladder operation and EEOC December 1 effective date for sex discrimination law.
In Los Angeles Will Rogers Park during the Watts Watts summer festival gunfire killed three Negro men and wounded four others. Jerry Watson 19 and Bobby Ephriam 27 both of Los Angeles were among the wounded with wounds to jaw abdomen and arm. Police placed eight divisions on alert as crowds clashed with officers and deputies. The incident coincides with a televised discussion on disarmament and a world treaty proposal led by British official Fred Mulley.
Air Force Atlas Agena rocket carrying a classified payload lifted from Cape Kennedy amid secrecy. At 7:08 a.m. EDT the 120-foot rocket rose on a column of smoke and fire, visible to thousands nearby, with officials declining to discuss the mission. Analysts say the payload may test orbital or surveillance sensors. past Atlas Agena launches included spy satellites from Vandenberg. Several more Atlas Agena tests are planned at three to two month intervals.
A chaotic review of a stage spoof set in ancient Rome, praising the cast and director yet noting weak plot and inconsistent audience turnout. Tom Mayello and Hystecium are highlighted as leads with strong performances.
UPI reports Marine artillery on river craft struck bands of Communists moving near the Da Nang base. In the An Hoa Valley south of Da Nang, 41 guerrillas were killed, with 25 from one 80-man unit and 16 from nearby groups. No Marines were hurt. The offensives aim to blunt a broader Viet Cong buildup north of Saigon.
Loretta Worley, 23, won a weekend furniture store endurance contest in Oak Hill after rocking for 64 hours. The promotion began Friday with eight older women and two men, five quit by Friday night, three others slept Saturday night, and at 12 46 a.m. Monday Zola Fotas, 36, Becking, finished second earning $30.
Delona H McKinney of Fairdale faced a Raleigh County Circuit Court indictment over the 1907 shooting death of her husband Willard Kinney. The court ordered the life insurance policy proceeds of 2000 dollars to be paid to Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to cover funeral expenses, while Yohn Alden Life Insurance Co was to settle an 878.93 dollar claim to McKinney. The case notes indicate the allegations surrounding the policy, the murder charge, and the insurance actions tied to the alleged crime.
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