Delegates Endorse GOP Platform At National Convention
Early morning applause greeted a platform calling for a just peace in the world progress for all people and unity in the land. Sen Everett Dirksen led the platform writing committee and the leading nominees Nixon Rockefeller and Reagan had given their blessing. Governor Romney praised the plank against excessive economic power but urged adoption to avoid a floor battle. A late amendment attempt by R T Hood Jr was ruled out by Rep. Ford.
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Illinois GOP faces Nixon push with Rockefeller Reagan ties
Illinois delegates show mixed support for Nixon with some backing a Rockefeller Reagan coalition. A caucus will recheck votes while GOP vows to broaden participation and address race discrimination at the convention.
Eisenhower Heart Attack Sev ere. Condition Guarded At Walter Reed
Army doctors said the former president suffered a major heart attack equal to prior ones and that his outlook is guarded. He receives continuous oxygen, is on a low salt liquid diet, and has restricted visitors while aides monitor his metabolism. Mamie and son John Eisenhower visited him as the Republican National Convention proceeds.
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Humid Fair Weather Grips Thursday With Warm Temperatures
A warm, humid Thursday brings highs in the 90s and a low around the low 70s. Inside sections include Classifieds Comics TV Bridge Crossword Editorials Family Living and Sports.
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Harvey unrest leaves seven officers wounded in gunfire
In Harvey near Chicago seven policemen were wounded by shotgun pellets during a Tuesday night disturbance as state and local police restored order. Mayor James Haines imposed a curfew after youths gathered near a car wash and threw rocks, with a coroner's jury later ruling the fatal officer shooting justifiable.
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Hatfield tabbed as likely running mate
Nixon nears the Republican nominating vote with signs of camp splits. A top GOP official attributed Hatfield of Oregon as Nixon’s likely running mate as delegates near-ballot totals show Nixon leading Rockefeller and Reagan.
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Bethlehem acts Steel price hikes halved to stay competitive
Bethlehem Steel Corp cut its recent price increases from 5 percent to 2.4 percent on all products to match U S Steel which announced modest rises earlier. Inland Steel echoed a competitive stance as U S Steel’s action drew government reaction and set a tentative Aug 16 effective date.
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Reagan rejects vice presidential nomination stance
Gov. Ronald Reagan declares in telegrams to state delegation chairs that he will not be a candidate for vice president and would not be drafted. He lists three reasons, citing commitment to California governorship and belief he can best aid the party as governor.
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Strike May Pinch Mines Across Chicago Area
A ten day switchmen strike by 425 members of Local 795 halts Bel Railway Co deliveries to hundreds of Chicago area industries. Mines in Southern Illinois and Kentucky could halt production as coal cars backlog in Chicago yards grows.
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End of Federal Aid Looms for GERPDC Planning Program
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission faces ending federal backing for its economic development planning program on March 1. With EDA funds ceasing, annual federal income would drop from about $13,500 to $9,400, prompting a push to prove local need and seek continued support from communities and counties. HUD projects may continue with local funds. two HUD-E DA applications are under review to soften the impact. Non-federal financing from county boards currently totals about $38,000 yearly across five counties.
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Five found slain in home in Hollywood hills
Police said five people including four women and a man were shot to death in a Hollywood hills residence. Investigators believe one person killed the others before taking his or her own life. A small child, about three, was found cowering under a bed. No other details were immediately available.
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