Burns backs Humphrey for Democratic nomination
New York State Democratic chairman John J. Burns announced his support for Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. The move comes as the New York delegation arrives for the Democratic National Convention, with Burns praising Humphrey’s record and commitment to domestic issues and peace. Some analysts question the impact on uncommitted New Yorkers and potential shifts among other candidates.
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South Dakota
Abortions To Prevent Mongolism Sparks Legal Debate
The Tokyo meeting reveals hospitals in the United States conduct undercover abortions based on fetal chromosome tests indicating Mongoloid fetuses. A unnamed chromosome expert says amniotic fluid karyotyping predicts Down’s syndrome, with one in 500 births affected, while US legal barriers hamper prenatal screening efforts.
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Powder Puff Derby Route Outlined For 1969 Race
A tentative route for the 1969 Powder Puff Derby has been set from San Diego to Washington, D C. The all women transcontinental air race sponsors plan a July 4 start at Lindbergh Field with stops in St. George Utah Salt Lake City Rock Springs Wyoming Cheyenne Kearney Nebraska Kansas City Mount Vernon Illinois Huntington West Virginia and Dulles International Airport in Washington.
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Southern Leaders Upset with HHH
Southern Democratic leaders met in Chicago to press Humphrey to appease McCarthy supporters by withholding votes for four or five ballots. Georgia chairman James Gray urged Southern chairmen from five states to punish the Vice President for snubbing the South. Bryant warned of a dovish convention platform and possible changes like ending the unit rule. Harris claimed Humphrey’s delegate count rose to 1,474, well above the 1,312 needed to win.
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Two Killed In West Virginia Traffic Wrecks
Two young men died in separate West Virginia crashes as the 1968 highway death toll rose to 337. Eugene Lyons about 20 from Pound Gap Kanawha County died when his motorcycle hit a parked car near Cedar Grove. David VanHorn 17 from near Martinsburg died after a one car crash on U S 11 south of Martinsburg.
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Cedar Grove
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Martinsburg
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West Virginia Wins Federal Highway Funds for 1970 Plan
Sen. Jennings Randolph announced that West Virginia will receive 146.619 million dollars plus 7.5 million for a Point Pleasant bridge under the 1968 Federal-Aid Highway Act. Funds include 133.306 million for the Interstate system and 10.84 million for primary and secondary roads. 1.05 million for urban operations and 1.423 million for rural roads. The 7.5 million will aid replacing the Silver Bridge. The act adds nationwide bridge inspections to prevent repeats and Randolph called the measure an outstanding contribution to highway legislation.
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Ribicoff Backs McGovern at Democratic Convention
Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff endorsed George S. McGovern for president and agreed to serve as floor manager at the Democratic National Convention. He urged party unity and noted McGovern’s underdog status while signaling possible help to win delegates beyond California New York Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Man Held on Rape and Kidnapping Charges in West Virginia
Darrell Runion 29 of Lost Creek Harrison County remanded to Harrison County Jail on $50,000 bond for kidnapping and rape. Justice of the Peace sets $25,000 on each count. Police say Runion abducted a brother and sister, ages 18 to 20, Friday night near Wolf Summit, forcing the brother from the car at gunpoint. the girl remained with him.
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Ohio Names New Prison Warden Cardwell
Ohio Highway Patrol Major Harold J. Cardwell was named warden of the Sot tom Ohio Penitentiary to replace M. J. Koleski. Cardwell, a 22 year veteran, is known as a tough cop favoring custodial policy. The prison faced a $1 million riot and a major hostage crisis last June and again this week. National Guardsmen and police freed nine guards held by 350 convicts after blasts and cellblock breaches.
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Humphrey Near First Ballot Win
A New York Times survey shows Vice President Humphrey within reach of the first ballot nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Uncommitted votes total about 312 of 2,622, with blocs from Illinois New York Michigan and Indiana likely to back Humphrey. McCarthy around 620 votes McGovern 72 and 369 with favorite son candidates led by Gov. Lester Maddox.
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