Humphrey Considers Muskie or Shriver for VP Nomination
Chicago AP reports Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey weighing possible running mates with aides as he nears final selection. Senate candidates Edmund Muskie and Sargent Shriver top the list. announcement planned in early afternoon. Delegates and leaders anticipate a tense convention with unity uncertain and Nixon awaiting the winner.
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Chicago
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
R. Sargent Shriver
Ted van Dyke
Humphrey
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Nixon
Maine
Sargent Shriver
France
Texas
Illinois
James Rowan
McCarthy
McGovern
Democratic National Convention Fourth Session Schedule
The article outlines the fourth session in Chicago with Permanent Chairman Carl Albert presiding at 8 p.m. EDT. It notes roll call by states for nominating a vice presidential candidate, balloting for the VP nominee, and acceptance speeches by candidates for president and vice president.
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Chicago
Carl Albert Gavels
Indiana split as Bayh backs Humphrey at convention
In Chicago Indiana senators Birch Bayh and Vance Hartke diverged on the presidential nomination with Bayh endorsing Hubert Humphrey while Hartke backed Eugene McCarthy. Rep. Brademas and Rep. Jacobs Jr. also voted for McCarthy, leaving three votes for Humphrey amid platform row on Vietnam. The scene featured Democratic leaders cautious about Indiana's November chances.
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Chicago
Indiana
Hubert H. Humphrey
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Humphrey
Vance Hartke
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
John Brademas
South Bend
Rep
Andrew Jacobs Jr
Indianapolis
Gin
Richard B. Stoner
Nixon
Hartke
Eisenhower Taken Off Critical List
Doctors say Dwight D. Eisenhower is no longer on the critical list after his seventh heart attack but warn the outlook for full recovery remains uncertain. The 77 year old World War II commander has been in serious condition as his coronary artery disease persists and his return to normal life is not yet assured.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Palm Springs
Calif
Gen. Eisenhower
Humphrey Wins Nomination Amid Chicago Protests
About 3 000 antiwar demonstrators clashed with Chicago police beneath the Conrad Hilton during Humphrey’s nomination event. National Guardsmen formed a protective ring around the hotel as tear gas spread through the building. A later march by 600 delegates and youths proceeded down Michigan Avenue while police subdued several protesters.
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Chicago
Conrad Hilton
Hubert H. Humphrey
Illinois
Hilton
Michigan Avenue
International Amphitheatre
Humphrey
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
First Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Jackson
United Press International recalls Andrew Jackson as the first Democratic party presidential candidate who won the popular vote but lost the election decided by the House of Representatives.
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Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
House of Representatives
Probe Ordered After Second Crane Explosion Kills Three
An immediate investigation was ordered after three ordnance workers were killed and four injured at Crane Naval Ammunition Depot Indiana. A 16 inch projectile exploded during refurbishment for Vietnam use on the battleship New Jersey. Names of the dead and injured are listed.
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CRANE
Ind
Crane Naval Ammunition Depot
Vietnam
New Jersey
Clarence T. Butler
Sullivan
David H. Stoner
Rt. 3
Shoals
James G. Wraley
Montgomery
Ralph J. Abel
Washington
Charles H. Duke
Rt. 2
Linton
Larry G. Chamley
Rt. 4
Weather Summary for Terre Haute Area
Weather map notes show River Stage 2.4 ft and no precipitation. Local conditions report yesterday high 75 and low 50 with fair conditions continuing. Forecast calls for fair and warmer in Terre Haute and vicinity with highs in the upper 60s tonight and 66, then 55 to 62 Friday. Indiana expect fair and warmer nights and Friday with Lows 55 to 62 and Friday highs in the lower 80s. Illinois forecast: fair to partly cloudy with rising temperatures today and Friday, highs 77 to 82, low around 60. Street thermometer readings at 9 am 56 and 2 pm 75.
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Terre Haute and Vicinity
Indiana
Illinois
Star Worker Dies In Plane Crash
Thomas J. Gordon 31 a Terre Haute Star stereotyper and student pilot died when his single engine 1968 Cessna 150 crashed near Paintmill Lake eight miles south of U S 41. Investigators said the cockpit burned after impact and the engine ran briefly. Authorities ongoing inquiry.
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Thomas J. Gordon
S. Center St
Paintmill Lake
Max Fiscus
Terre Haute
U.S. 41
Gordon
Fiscus
Indiana
Terre Haute Fire Departmnt
Chas. Pfizer &Co
Hulman Field
Hulman Field Aviation, Inc
Guatemala Hunts Envoy's Killer
U S Ambassador John Gordon Mein was gunned down in Guatemala City as he rode in a limousine with his Guatemala chauffeur. Authorities hunted possible extremist perpetrators while President Mendez declared a 30 day siege and three days of national mourning.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City
Washington
State Department
Johnson
Dean Rusk
U.S
Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro
United States
Mendez
Mein
Ultraright
Ultraleft
Richard Knowles
Waterloo
Iowa
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