Nixon Leading Nixon faces first ballot challenge at GOP convention
The 1968 Republican National Convention opened in Miami Beach with Nixon holding a large lead for the nomination. Rockefeller, confident a later vote would shift momentum, called it a ball game as Reagan moved through the hall. Delegations from Ohio and Michigan pledged loyalty to their favorite sons on the initial roll call.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ray C. Bliss
Nixon
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Rockefeller
New York
John Andrews
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
George Romney
Michigan
Spiro Agnew
Maryland
Agnew
Stormy weekend forces Rural Fire response
High winds knocked down power lines in the 6600 block of East Lincoln and sparked small blazes. Firefighters monitored the scene until Arizona Public Service cut the power and crews extinguished the resulting fires.
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East
Lincoln
Arizona Public Service
Obituary notes for Florence Ellenwood and others in Scottsdale
Florence Ellenwood widow of Rev. E Dean Ellenwood died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital. She lived at 215 West and moved to Scottsdale in 1951. Born Visalia she graduated cum laude from University of Illinois in 1905 as an early woman attendee. Survived by a great niece Mrs Lee R Perry of Phoenix and relatives out of state. Services set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Messinger Mortuary with viewing 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Also brief notices follow for Myron B Weaver former Diamond Drilling Co owner in Spokane and other Scottsdale fire and funeral items.
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E. Dean Ellenwood
Visalia
University of Illinois
Lee R. Perry
Phoenix
Messinger Mortuary
Myron B. Weaver
R. S. McClintock Diamond
Drilling Co
Spokane
Wash
Charles Richfern
Valley View Rd
J. A. Welch
la Reata’ Lodge
S. Bishop Sn
Indian Bend
E. Vista
Messinger
Mr. Weaver
Bonita
Doctor's Hospital
Diamond Drilling Co
Ed Thirkhill Realty
Rose
Willian T. West
Virginia
A. A
Moore and Sons
W. Adams
Verona
West
Arizona
Grandby
Hatfield Baker Perry Favored As Nixon Veep Choices
UPI reports Republican strategists name Mark Hatfield Charles Percy and Howard Baker as top prospects for Nixon's running mate. Rockefeller and Reagan reject VP bids. Klein says the vice presidency is wide open and Hatfield Baker Perry fit Nixon’s ideal candidate profile.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Mark Hatfield
Charles—Percy
Howard Baker
Richard M. Nixon
Llinois
Klien
Hatfield Baker
Perry
Nixon
Hearst Newspapers
Arcadia Graduates Win Phoenix Press Club Scholarships
Three 1968 Arcadia High graduates Marilyn Vacher Donna Kline and Chris Close receive the Phoenix Press Club John Snow Memorial Scholarships. Vache plans UCLA radio TV study Kline will major in humanities at ASU Close to study liberal arts at ASU.
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Arcadia
Phoenix Press Club
John Snow
Marilyn Vache
East Palm Lane
North High
Donna Kline
East Cheery
Lynn
Arcadia High
Chris Close
East Weledon
Miss Vache
Bob’ Vache
UCLA
Miss. Kline
Doil F. Kline
Arizona State University
Miss. Close
Bill Close
Jaycees Seek Auction Items for TV Benefit
Scottsdale Jaycees collect items valued at 25 or more to be sold in a TV auction on August 24 to aid the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. State Jaycees aim to raise $10,000 for research and CF treatment as Scottsdale chairman Tom Rogers notes the condition affects about one in every thousand babies. Donors will be acknowledged on air.
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Scottsdale Jaycees
Denture Adhesive from Saliva Reported in Arizona
Phoenix Arizona reports a new denture powder called Super-Dent that uses mouth saliva moisture to form a gravity-defying adhesive. It claims strong hold during eating and is safe for dentures and gums, with availability at drug counters.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Israel and Jordan clash with mortar and air raids
Israeli and Jordanian forces exchanged mortar and bazooka fire across the Jordan River in a new flare up. Sunday Israeli jets hit guerrilla bases in Jordan and Jordan requested a UN Security Council meeting. An Israeli spokesman called the night exchanges a small engagement with no Israeli casualties.
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United Press International
Jordan River
Jordan
United Nations Security Council
Israel
Jerusalem
Yona Segev
Viet-Nahum
Gaza Strip
Youth 13 Hurt Riding Rent Motorcycle at Eldorado Park
A 13 year old Scottsdale boy Kim Gordon was hurt Saturday when the rented motorcycle he rode struck a fence near Eldorado Park recreation hall. Passenger Bill Dancer 14 escaped injury while a second crash Sunday near Old Scottsdale Road injured Milton Anise 18. Police said no citations issued for the Eldorado Park accident. Milton Johnson was cited for failing to control a vehicle and hit and run.
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Scottsdale
Eldorado Park
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital
Kim Gordon
E. Beatrice
Bill Dancer
Kinsey Sa
Park Pool
Milton Johnson
Dubcek Faces New Tests as Prague Crisis Builds
Western observers say Czech reform leader Alexander Dubcek remains in a fragile position amid internal Stalinist opposition despite a Bratislava deal with the Soviet bloc. A September party congress could decide if reforms move forward or if Dubcek is ousted.
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UPI
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Austria
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Washington
Stewart Hensley
U.S
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Yugoslavia
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Dubeeck
Three Die In Midair Collision Over Milwaukee
A Convair 850 carrying nine passengers collided with a Cessna 150 near Wind Lake Wisconsin at 9 48 a m. Three Chicago area teenagers were killed Ricky L Stenberg 19 Elk Grove Village Virginia Johnson 18 Mount Prospect and her 13-year-old brother Richard The lone survivor from the jetliner Copilot John Mazur 30 Wheaton was in critical condition with head injuries and a broken leg Capt Ted Baum Skokie Illinois landed the Convair safely after taking controls.
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UPI
Central—Airlines
Convair * 850
General Mitchell
Chicago Area
Ricky L. Stenberg
Elk Grove
Virginia Johnson
Mount Prospect
Ill
Richard
Convair
John Mazur
Wheaton
Xice
Mazur
County General Hospital
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Chicago
Manitowoc
Lombard
Stenberg
Sheboygan
Ray W. Stenberg
Wind Lake
Ted Baum
Skoki
Stock Market Noon Report From New York
United Press report from noon in New York notes stock movements with price changes across major issues. Francis J. duPont & Co provides market commentary and analysis on trading activity and sector leaders.
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United Press’ International
Francis J. duPont & Co
Queen Elizabeth the queen mother marks 68th birthday
The queen mother Elizabeth, aged 68, celebrated her birthday with a quiet gathering at Sandringham estate in England. The royal observance was low key and attended by a small group at the country residence.
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Queen Mother
London
UPI
Elizabeth
Royal Country
Sandringham
England
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