Soviets begin withdrawal from Czechoslovakia after talks
Prague rang with cheers as Soviet led forces pulled back from government buildings and streets cleared of tanks. Reform leaders returned from Moscow to declare no interference in internal affairs while warning withdrawal would be gradual and costly in personal freedoms.
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Humphrey Forging Ahead as Vietnam Plank Set Tonight
Vice President Hubert Humphrey tightens grip on the Democratic nomination as a Vietnam plank battle looms at the convention. The Platform Committee favors a measured rollback tied to de escalation, opposing immediate bombing halts and McCarthy opposed by McGovern. Delegates vote on seating disputes and plan speeches on the floor.
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Wisconsin delegates fear police escorted buses to DNC site
At a Wisconsin caucus delegates were told they would ride in police escorted buses via a different daily route for security. John Larsen the party's executive secretary boasted of green lights all the way, while a delegate asked if sidearms would be issued.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
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Indiana Delegation Stays With Humphrey at Democratic Convention
Indiana delegates backed Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey after hearing all four Democratic candidates. In a key vote on seating the Texas regulars, Indiana cast 34 in favor, 10 against, with 19 abstentions. Governor Maddox sparked a dispute over conservatism and Vietnam policy with McHale during the session.
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City Council approves record 1969 civil city budget
The Vigo County city council passed a record 1969 civil city budget Monday night setting a $3,489 levy per $100 of assessed property. The plan, approved 9 to 0, follows a dispute with Mayor Larrison over police and fire pay raises and awaits final approvals from state and county tax boards. Everett Acree calls the budget tight and notes possible unexpended funds may fund future appropriations.
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Hearing set on improvement district in Terre Haute downtown
Judge Charles K. McCrory scheduled a hearing for 10 a.m. October 11 in Vigo Superior Court 2 to consider creating an inner city improvement district. The plan includes a $1.2 million ramp for about 300 cars in the 600 block of Ohio Street, funded by 75 downtown property owners as part of a district covering roughly Mulberry to 3rd Street and Walnut to railroad tracks.
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Eisenhower in critical condition shows cautious optimism
Doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital reported General Dwight D. Eisenhower remains critically ill after a seventh heart attack. They conveyed cautious optimism about his outlook while noting no major disturbances since Saturday and that his spirits remain good despite confinement in bed.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
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Eisenhower
Weather map update for Terre Haute region
The bulletin reports 6 am 47 and 2 pm 69 river stages with river dropping. Forecast calls for mostly sunny, pleasant conditions in Terre Haute and vicinity with highs around 75 to 85, cooler tonight 50 to 59. Indiana fair and cool tonight with similar Wednesday outlook. Illinois expects fair to partly cloudy, slight shower chance this evening.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Pollution blame at Deming Park ponds escalates
Vigo County Health Department seeks to set the record straight as pollution of three Deming Park ponds prompts officials to explain delays. Dr. Bertram F. Duckwall, county health commissioner, faulted the Terre Haute Board of Sanitary Commissioners for failure to begin work on the cleanup.
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Terre Haute
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Jerry) Harbaugh
Harbaugh
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Duckwall
George M. Hoffman
Woodridge
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President Johnson's 60th Birthday Marked Quietly
President Johnson turned 60 with no public celebration and no advance word on plans as his party neared its Chicago nominating convention. He is not seeking a second term, while the Democrats prepare for the Chicago gathering and possible post nomination visit.
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Johnson
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Atlantic City
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Barry S. Goldwater
Crime Rises 16 Percent in 1967 FBI Report
The FBI Uniform Crime Report shows a 16 percent rise in serious crime in 1967, with firearms used in 63 percent of murders and gun murders rising from 47 percent of homicides in 1966. Violent crimes total nearly 500,000, while police solvability dropped eight percent.
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