West Virginia May Hold Key In Posture For Nixon Nomination
West Virginia delegates and Arch Moore Jr dominate pre-convention maneuvering as Nixon leads the state delegation. Morgantown figures John Sisler Joseph Laurita Jr and Richard Hamstead are listed with the convention committee while Moore plays a pivotal backstage role. The 48th state vote may swing the nomination either toward Nixon on first ballot or deny it if the delegation shifts support.
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Morgantown Insurance
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Morgantown
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Rockefeller
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Moore
Rep. Moore
Nixon
Sprouse Promises a New Pattern in West Virginia Politics
James M. Sprouse, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, pledges a new pattern of politics based on issues and programs. He outlines unity, action, and broad participation from youth, farmers, teachers, officials, minorities, and workers, aiming for a 1969 start and a statewide campaign to win in November.
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Fairmont
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Convention Schedule Sets Eisenhower As TV Speaker At Open
The 1968 GOP national convention in Miami Beach opens with Dwight D Eisenhower to address delegates by television from Walter Reed as he recovers from heart attacks. Barry Goldwater and other leaders appear as days and nights of sessions unfold with roll calls, nominations, and the vice presidential slugfest ahead. Arch Moore influences the delegation but with no declared nominee preference.
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Roots for Win By Nixon at Republican Convention
Miami Beach dispatch reports Elephant pins balloons and a live elephant Ana from Anaheim supporting Nixon. An aide to Nixon checked into Hilton Plaza with no credentials. security blocked access to his floor, then he sought another hotel. Charles Percy aide tried to cash a senator's check at Coral Beach Hotel before it was finally honored.
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Nixon
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Charles Percy
Coral Beach
U.S. Senate
Byrd Renews Anarchy Charge at West Virginia Rally
Senator Byrd attacked the forces of anarchy at the State Democratic Convention in Fairmont. He tied welfare reform to reducing ineligible recipients and urged enforcement of laws, urging Democrats to earn voter trust by addressing fresh issues and stressing Americans and West Virginians first.
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Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Sclon
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