Democrats Honor a Fallen Kennedy at 1968 Convention
At the Chicago convention the final session opened with a 20 minute film tribute to Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Edward M. Kennedy spoke via videotape from Hyannisport, urging justice and peace. Delegates applauded as others chanted tribute signs for RFK and noted Daley criticism of police handling.
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Dorothy W. Bush
Democratic National Committee
Ralph Metcalf
Martin Luther King Jr
Edward Kennedy
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Kidnapped boy rescued after LA auto chase gun battle
FBI agents recovered the four year old son of a banker in Beverly Hills after a high speed pursuit that ended in a ramming and gunfire. The boy, injured with a leg wound, wore a blue swimsuit and was pulled from a car in South Central Los Angeles. Kidnapper Robert L. Dacy was wounded and arrested, while FBI agent Emmett D. Doherty sustained a minor bullet wound.
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Emmett D. Doherty
Robert L. Dacy
Los Angeles
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Lakewood
Morningside Hospital
Stanley Stafford Jr
Humphrey Nominates Muskie As running mate in volatile Chicago
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Humphrey names Edmund S. Muskie as vice presidential pick to heal party rifts. Police and National Guard clash with anti war protesters as Muskie accepts in a night marked by tear gas and clubs.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
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McCarthys Kids Draw Guard Ire In Hilton Hotel Scrape
Police stormed the Conrad Hilton on the 15th floor chasing McCarthy supporters after objects rained onto Michigan Avenue. Guards blocked the scene as about 50 youths were moved to the lobby with no arrests reported. McCarthy aides claimed room mislisting. one aide was clubbed while two McCarthy staffers were treated for injuries. Mary Beth McCarthy, the senator’s niece, was detained briefly in the melee.
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Eugene McCarthy
Michigan Avenue
Illinois
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Anthony Podesta
Podesta
John Warren
Arkansas
William Davidson
Boston
McCarthy Headquarters
Mary Beth McCarthy
Weather Summary Terre Haute Indiana and Illinois
The report notes a river stage of 2.3 feet and falling. Local conditions show a high of 80 degrees with a low around 58 to 63 tonight. Partly cloudy with a 10 percent tonight and 30 percent Saturday precipitation probabilities.
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Terre Haute
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Third Annual Little Italy Festival Opens in Clinton
Clinton Indiana hosts the third annual Little Italy Festival from August 30 to September 2. A kickoff parade, costume judging, polka dance, and queen announcement mark the opening. Paula Simpson crowned Queen of Grapes. events include grape stamping, cheese rolling, puppet show, and polka exhibitions.
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USA
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Regina
John Guerri
Paula Simpson
Honus Wagner Cigarette Card Sells for 250 Dollars
The famous former Pittsburgh Pirate shortstop Honus Wagner ordered his card withdrawn due to disapproval of smoking. His card, once the most coveted in cigarette packs, has been valued at 250 dollars per the Guiness Book of Records.
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Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Guiness Book of Records
Vigo County approves 1969 budget with $5 964 tax levy
The Vigo County School Corporation adopted a 1969 budget of 12 212 159 requiring a 5 964 tax levy. The levy is 44.4 cents above the current rate and 30.9 cents higher than last year. Nine administrator salaries were raised and a public hearing was held.
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George J. Hays
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East Gary
Carl Riddle
Harry Mc
Vigo County School Corporation appoints new principals
At Thursday's school board meeting, Vigo County announced five elementary and two junior high principal appointments. New elementary principals are Nicholas Plascak, Robert Phillips, Marilyn Blakely, Melvin Smith, and Jerome Tennis. junior high principals are Jack Hoffman and Fred Heine.
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Vigo County School Corporation
Nicholas Plascak
Dresser
Robert Phillips
Consolidated
Marilyn Blakely
Montrose
Melvin Smith
Thompson
Jerome Tennis
North
Jack Hoffman
Concannon
Fred Heine
Otter Creek
Czechs Open Party Congress in Prague
Communist leaders gather in Prague to decide on reacting to Moscow demands for tighter liberal limits. They weigh rejecting the Moscow accord or living with it while seeking troop withdrawal and consider reaffirming a purge of hard‑line members amid Kremlin opposition.
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The Country Parson Examines Risk and Mediocrity
The Country Parson asserts greatness demands risk while noting many people choose safety and mediocrity over bold action. The column portrays a moral stance on courage, ambition, and personal growth.
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