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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
Richard M. Nixon announced Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as his vice presidential choice at 11:40 p.m. CDT after consulting about 100 party leaders. Agnew, a former supporter of Rockefeller, edges into the ticket amid wide speculation and a volatile nomination scene.
Republicans label Nixon the strongest candidate and expect a strong November showing. Democrats, led by Raymond Chancey and Bill Humphrey, say Nixon is beatable and anticipate an easy matchup. Local party officials across Jackson, Williamson, Franklin, and Union counties express varied optimism about Nixon's national run.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller pledged support for Richard Nixon on the campaign trail but ruled out any running mate speculation. Reagan, defeated, defended his strategy and urged unity while Nixon secured the nomination on the first ballot at the convention in Miami Beach.
Paul G. Fisher, 53, filed suit in Indianapolis for annulment after six weeks of marriage claiming his bride Dorothy Jean, 34, lied about having four children. He says after the wedding he discovered there were 10 children and more were being brought into the home.
Rescue workers began removing nine bodies after a fiery explosion at a coal mine shaft near Greenville Kentucky. An unidentified miner quoted said eight bodies were found in one area and the ninth was located nearby.
In San Antonio Texas President Johnson said he suffers from diverticulitis after two days of tests at Brooke Army Medical Center. He feels excellent and will return for further examination. His physician noted his general condition remains normal and the condition has been longstanding since 1960. Mrs Johnson accompanied him and they flew home to their ranch.
Atty Gen William G Clark said he is advising Gov Samuel H Shapiro on the constitutionality of July session bills but only with ifs and buts The General Assembly passed bills with such rapid rhetoric that House and Senate journals could not be printed, he said
Continued hot and humid weather with a chance of afternoon and night time thunderstorms. Low tonight in the 70s, high Friday in the 90s. Includes weather details and a map on page 17.
Richard M. Nixon the Republican presidential nominee will speak at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. He is set to arrive Wednesday and address the grandstand program at 11 30 a.m. with a roughly one hour appearance confirmed by the Republican State Central Committee.
Army doctors report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is making steady progress after another major heart attack. The 77 year old remains at Walter Reed Army Hospital with stable vital signs while Nixon’s nomination to the Republican ticket is conveyed to him.
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