Electoral College Confirms Nixon Victory in 1968
The Electoral College finalized Richard Nixon as the 37th U.S. president with 301 to Humphrey 191 and Wallace 46 votes amid some electors challenging norms. North Carolina and Michigan deviated, while delays and oath issues occurred in several states. A constitutional amendment proposal gained momentum after Nixon's tight popular win.
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Richard M. Nixon
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George Wallace
Lloyd W. Bailey
Rocky Mount
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Bailey
Zolton Ferency
Humphrey
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States
Rhode Island Constitutional Convention Stalled By Quorum Failures
The Rhode Island constitutional convention, called over four years ago to propose changes, has failed to adjourn for two years due to lack of a quorum. Voters have rejected every proposed revision the convention has recommended.
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R. 1
UPI
Rhode Island
Convention
Audubon Society Show Tomorrow at Indiana State University
The Wabash Valley Audubon Society hosts Photographer's Choice on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 222, Indiana State University's Science Building. Members may bring up to ten nature slides taken in the last year. The meeting includes a cook's choice program, a silent auction, and plans for the December bird count on December 27, with the Masons leading counts and inviting skilled birders to help.
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Wabash Valley Audubon Society
Science
Indiana State University
National Audubon Society
Apollo 8 Crew Busy Preparing For Moon Flight
Apollo 8 astronauts Air Force Col. Frank Borman Navy Capt. James Lovell Jr. and Air Force Maj. William Anders train in a spacecraft simulator to rehearse lunar orbit insertion and return maneuvers for a Saturday liftoff. They will navigate by stars and landmarks such as Mount Marilyn while ground teams track the mission amid countdown preparations and medical clearances.
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Check Charges Send Two Men To Local Jail
Two out of state men, Joseph Kalady and James Lewis Parson, were arrested Monday afternoon by Terre Haute detectives on alleged check fraud charges. They were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Lee Easton, jailed, with cases continued to Dec. 24. Also charged were Larry Buck Green and Robert Leroy Eyres for theft of a car on U.S. Route 40 near Larimer Road, arraigned by Easton. bond set at $2,000 each, cases continued to Dec. 23. Terry Wayne Higginbotham, another youth, arraigned on a similar charge in the same case.
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Lee Easton
Joseph Kalady
Bardstown
James Lewis Parson
Chicago
Ill
Terre Haute
Earl Bealmear
Kenneth Webster
Parson
Kalady
East
U.S. Highway 40
Larimer Road
Larry Buck Green
RR 3
West Terre Haute
Robert Leroy Eyres
Prairie Creek
Easton
Peter Stevens
Terry Wayne Higginbotham
Green
Eyres
Evansville Man Seeks Release From Service
Lt. Stephen R. Packard of Evans ton Illinois filed in U S District Court to be discharged as a conscientious objector. He says he previously requested release in September and that the Army denied it while ordering transfer to California. He seeks cause shown and a delayed transfer pending a hearing.
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Evanston
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Stephen R. Packard
Ft. Leonard Wood
Packard
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Andrew P. Rollins
Clark Clifford
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