Democratic Platform Hearings On Vietnam Debates Rise
CBS pundits and senators clash over Vietnam policy at Democratic platform hearings. McGovern urges a bombing halt and reduced U S forces while pushing for inclusion of the National Liberation Front in talks. Fulbright McCarthy and Galbraith advocate coalition ideas and a shift toward a peaceful settlement.
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Sen
Eye Gene J. McCarthy
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National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Hubert H. Humphrey
United Setes
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U.S
Fulbright
Eugene J. McCarthy
Saigon
Eisenhower’s Condition Remains Critical at Walter Reed
Army physicians at Walter Reed General Hospital reported Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in critical condition after his seventh heart attack. They noted a favorable trend in irregular heart rhythms but warned prognosis remains guarded with no transplant decision final.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed General Hospital
Eisenhower
Associated Press
Eiserhowers
Humphrey Seen Secure Nomination Lead By Aides
Democratic leaders and Hubert H. Humphrey aides claim a solid delegate base of about 1400 pledged votes for the next week's convention, with 1322 needed to secure the nomination on the first ballot. McCarthy and McGovern positions are uncertain while Johnson's renomination remains remote and controversial.
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Jack Bell
Chicago
Hubert JH. Humphrey
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Iste
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Richard M. Nixon
McCarthy
O’brien
Rick Jasculea
O’bhea
Jasculea
Washington
Robert McCandless
Walker Campaigns In Grant County in New Mexico
Congressman E. L. Walker, D NM, tours Grant County speaking in Cliff Gila area about Hooker Dam on the Gila River. He promotes issues over slogans, introduces his wife and daughter, and meets residents and old friends in Cliff and Silver City.
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Cliff
Daily Press
Andy Murphy
New Mexico
Johnny Walker
Grant County
Con‘gressional
Johnny
Walker
Cliff- Gila
Hooker Dam
Gila River
Silver City
Nixon Sees Landslide Victory Likely In Campaign Swing
Nixon says his first full day of national campaigning convinces him a landslide victory is possible. He spoke in Ohio Illinois and Michigan and met with Governor Rhodes to secure backbone of the Ohio Republican organization and planned appearances with Rockefeller in New York City.
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Bill Boyarsky
Associated Press
Columbus, Ohio
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Nixon
James
Rhodes
George Romney
Whton
Republican
Phodes
Silver City Council notes sound water system as bids opened
The Silver City Town Council opened three bids for a new bulldozer and two bids for refuse collection. Border Machinery offered 19292.80 for a Caterpillar dozer, Neil Wiggins Company 19324.90 for an Allis-Chalmers, Russ Tractor 21520 for a Caterpillar from Albuquerque. Water system review praised by Day ton Molzen with recommendations to enlarge pipes and maintain an engineering map. Council approved signing an architectural contract for the police and fire building and announced paving bid advertisements for Pav ing Project 10 with bids opening Sept 6 at 1 30 p m. A request from Silver High Booster Club to pave gutters and walkways around the high school will be studied. Next meeting set for Sept 3 at 7 p m.
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Border Machinery
Neil Wiggins Company
Allis-Chalmers
Russ Tractor Company
Albuquerque
Lowell Cain
al Bosworth
Ray Moore
Oliver Dodson
Fred Thomas
Saneitation Service
Bayard
Molzen
Cain
Chambers and Campbell Architectural Firm
Johnson Declines Pressure for Hanoi Deescalation Offer
President Johnson told the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Detroit that the United States will not move further toward peace until Hanoi signals genuine willingness to end the fighting. He warned critics in his party and said the next move must come from North Vietnam. He denounced Hanoi for not responding to his March bombing order and defended continuing actions until a real de escalation is evident.
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Humphey
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New York
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O'Brien
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McCandless
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South Dakota
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McGovern
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Humphrey
Johnson
Richard J. Daley
Detroit
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Hanoi
Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Searcy
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Sena
Eugene J. McCarthy
Vietnam
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White House
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Sen. McCarthy
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Nixon
Paris
Johnergi
Governors Race Getting Hotter
New Mexico challengers level charges against incumbent Gov. David F. Cargo as the primary nears. Republican Clifford Hawley accuses Cargo of shielding liquor licenses, while Democrat Mack Easley criticizes cargo cabinet reforms and vows to cut state boards. Local papers back Lt. Gov. E. Lee Francis and Manuel Lujan targets Morris in contests.
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David F. Cargo
Govearnor
Clifford Hawley
Hawley
Mack Easley
Hobbs
Easley
State Senate
Highway Commission
Karen
Ed Mechem
Cargo
Frank Tatsch
Bruce King
King
Alamogordo
Ivory
Albuquerque Tribune
Guv. E. Lee Francis
Mary May
Alameda
Albuquerque Journal
Francis
Manuel Lujan
U.S
Thomas G. Morris
DNIML
Lujan
Albuquerque
Morria
George Carter Dies In Accidental Death
George P Purge Carter dies in an automobile accident in Boston Massachusetts. He was a longtime resident of Fort Bayard before moving to California ten years ago. Relatives in the Silver City area are advised. Funeral services are pending at the Peeks Family Mortuary in Westminster Cane.
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Silver City
George P .Purgie) Carter
Boston
Mass
Carter
Ft. Bayard
California
Peeks Family
Westminister
Cane
Thieu Plans US Visit After Election
Saigon reports President Thieu intends to visit the United States between the presidential election and year end. He aims to fulfill Johnson's invitation and has postponed the trip twice, with plans for Washington New York and San Francisco if schedules permit in November or December.
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Aky
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
United States
U.S
Johnson
Thieu
Honolulu
Thien
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Plot of assassination plot at Democratic convention reported
Chicago Tribune on Tuesday said FBI and Secret Service investigate a plan to assassinate Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Senator Eugene McCarthy. The plot allegedly formed at a meeting of about 100 Negro extremists and South Side gang members and included plans to destroy police stations with explosives and rifle fire. The U S attorney general's office reportedly approved a full case probe to gather enough facts for conspiracy warrants.
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Chicago Tribune
FBI
The
Secret Service
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Tribune
U.S. Attorney General’s Office
Traffic deaths rise to 257 by year’s end
State records show 257 traffic fatalities through year end, up from prior periods. Officials note dangerous driving factors persist amid urban congestion and impaired behavior, urging stronger enforcement and safety campaigns to reduce future tolls.
Weather update for Silver City area
Frequent heavy rains today diminishing to night and Wednesday. Cooler today then warmer tonight and Wednesday. Monday high in Silver City was 84 with a 61 low. Airport high reached 85 and 65 low. Forecast calls for 74 today and 84 Wednesday.
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Grant County
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