Bitter Fight Over Seating Splits Democratic Rally
Democrats fought a national convention seating dispute over Alabama and Mississippi delegations to avoid a split that could aid Republicans. Johnson was to be nominated with an as yet unnamed running mate. A compromise would seat all loyalty pledgers and split Mississippi votes between the regular and Freedom delegations.
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Raymond Lahr
Atlantic City
UPI
Alabama
Mississippi
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Mammoth
Barry M. Goldwater
William E. Miller
Freedom Democratic Party
Louisiana
Blanche Long
Long
Freedom Group
Freedom Party
Edith Green
Oregon
Irving Kaler
Georgia
Mississippi Freedom Delegation
Real Convention Is At Capitol Atlantic City Awaits Word
Atlantic City hosts delegates for the 1964 Democratic gathering while Washington decides the vice presidential pick. Lyndon B. Johnson was nominated earlier. here the focus is on the anticipated "word" from the national convention. Humphrey and McCarthy, in town for TV appearances, listen intently for signals on the VP selection.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Oo Ave
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Minnesota
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Rioters Sack 4 Vietnamese Cities Amid Protests
Rioters storm four major South Vietnamese cities stoning the U S billet in Da Nang as student led mobs clash with villagers in Hue and Qui Nhon. At least four Vietnamese killed and four wounded near Da Nang with 30,000 demonstrators nationwide. Buddhists burn Catholic stores in Qui Nhon. Hue sees mobs overturn desks and set fires. Police largely refrain from intervention as demonstrations persist amid anti-Kanh regime unrest.
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UPI
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U.S
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Cleo Kills 14 In Guadeloupe
Hurricane Cleo killed 14 people on Guadeloupe and threatened Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Cuba as it moved west northwest at 16 mph. Reports from Santo Domingo described uprooted trees, damaged roofs, and rising waves. Centered near 17.2 N 72.1 W, about 90 miles south of Port au Prince Haiti.
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Japan Typhoon Slams Kyushu, Kills 24 In Drownings And Landslides
The first fall typhoon struck Kyushu bringing center winds of 95 mph and causing drownings and landslides that left 24 dead. By morning it had moved toward Honshu with winds reduced to 69 mph and diminishing as it headed toward the Osaka area.
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Beckley and Vicinity Weather Outlook
Cloudy to pleasant conditions with highs near 81 this afternoon, clearing and cool tonight. Tuesday brings sunny skies and warmer temperatures in the mid 80s. Beckley 24 hour low 59, high 80, plus radar notes and river conditions show Greenbrier and Lake normal. Five day forecast calls for cooler later in the week with scattered showers midweek.
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Hinton
West Virginia
Woman Gives Birth To 7 Still-Born Infants
In Uppsala Sweden a 30 year old woman gave birth to seven still born septuplets at four months premature after hormone treatment to aid conception. Prof Carl A Gemzell reported the case noting one similar instance in 18th century literature and saying all seven were very small but properly developed.
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Sweden
UPI
Uppsala University Hospital
London
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Gemzell
U S Communist Leader Benjamin Davis Dies in New York
Benjamin J. Davis, 60, former national secretary of the American Communist Party and ex NYC councilman, died of lung cancer in Beth Israel Hospital after a long illness. Once among 11 leaders convicted in 1949 for conspiring to overthrow the U S government, he faced McCarran Act indictments. Davis, born in Dawson Georgia, had been hospitalized since August 8. Gus Hall faces similar charges.
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UPI
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American Communist Party
New York City
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Communist Party
U. S
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Dawson
WV rider suffers multiple fractures after crash near Muskogee
West Virginia cyclist Malcom Edward Ward, 18, of Clarksburg, was struck by a car on SH 69 near the Arkansas River bridge north of Muskogee Oklahoma. Driver Perry Thomas Simcox, 50, of Channelview Texas, was at the scene. Ward sustained two broken legs and a wrist injury.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Perry Thomas Simcox
Channelview
Tex
Barry Goldwater Heads To New York For Campaign Outreach
GOP presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater travels to New York to mend fences with eastern business leaders amid reports of defections to President Johnson. The trip aims to bolster support as the race tightens and the campaign seeks broader backing in the Northeast.
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UPI
Barry M. Goldwater
New York
Johnson
Flat Top Post Office Robbed in Overnight Break-In
The Flat Top post office in the Wood General Store building was robbed between 11 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Thieves forced a rear window, damaged the safe, and took 7.58 in cash, stamps worth 80, plus 40 not belonging to the post office and 18 blank money orders. Four or five cartons of cigarettes were also stolen from the store. Postmaster Harold M. Wood reported a professional appearance to the crime and noted lights were on during the burglary. Postal inspectors and state police from the Princeton detachment are investigating.
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Pony Falls Into Shaft Near Morgantown
A pony grazing near Morgantown fell into an abandoned mine shaft. Men worked for hours to free the animal using various methods including a bulldozer to widen the shaft. The pony, owned by the Pat Coal Co, was rescued and returned to grazing.
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Deadly weekend crashes sweep across the Carolinas
United Press International reports 17 souls lost in North Carolina two fatal highway wrecks. A Scot land Neck sedan crash killed nine, a Sanford head‑on collision claimed eight. Other fatal crashes occurred in California Oklahoma Ohio New Hampshire Minnesota and New York, with multiple victims including a family of five near Lorain Ohio and seven near Gorham N.H. in late weekend incidents. The victims include Max Roche var Jr. and relatives.
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Congo Forms Foreign Legion to Crush Congo Uprising
In Leopoldville a foreign legion style unit of veteran white soldiers is being formed to quell the Communist led rebellion against Premier Moise Tshombe. The brigade will have over 500 Rhodesians South Africans and Britons based at Katanga and could see action by month end under Maj. Mike Hoare.
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Democratic platform backs civil rights act enforcement
Atlantic City delegates approve a rights plank urging fair and effective federal enforcement of the Civil Rights Act, aiming to avert a floor fight. It affirms no tolerance for lawlessness and supports the act as impairing no American rights while upholding all Americans.
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API
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North
U S To Hear Ist Mass In English
In St Louis the first English Mass will open the Catholic Liturgical Convention. The vernacular celebration was approved at Vatican II and will be held nationwide starting Advent Sunday with Rev. Frederick R. McManus leading up to 12,000 attendees including priests, laymen, and observers.
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UPI
United States
Frederick R. McManus
Father McManus
Pontifical Commission of Sacred Liturgy
Comparison of Democratic and Republican foreign policy planks
An Atlantic City report outlines Democratic and Republican platform contrasts. Democrats push for peace through nuclear control and restraint, while Republicans demand victory and a strong military stance. Text covers extremism, captives, United Nations, trade, disarmament, and military strength.
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N.J. Cupi
GOP
Barry Goldwater
NATO
America
Allies warn Russia on Berlin air corridor clash
The United States Britain and France warned Moscow they would bear responsibility for consequences if Russia blocks international flights in the Berlin air corridor. The Western note, sent in reply to a June 20 Soviet query, was delivered to the Kremlin via the American Embassy.
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Eccles Man Sought For Shooting Brother
James Vaughn, about 35, remains sought by Raleigh County officers after he allegedly shot his brother Rufus, 52, in the stomach with a 22 rifle near the Old Eccles Road water tank around 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Rufus is listed in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital. a peace warrant against James had prompted a weeklong search by four deputies, two constables and three state troopers.
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Raleigh
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Luci Johnson Arrives Early for Democratic Convention Tasks
Luci Johnson 17 flew to Atlantic City ahead of the First Family to perform duties for the Democratic convention as her father seeks a full presidential term. She won permission from her mother to arrive today rather than Wednesday, while the First Lady and sister Lynda 20 travel from Washington. The President is not expected until Thursday.
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