Hopefuls take to television in final presidential push
The 1968 campaign moves toward a possible electoral college deadlock as Humphrey Nixon and Wallace appeal nationally on television and at news panel programs. Johnson halts bombing in Vietnam aiding Humphrey. polls show Nixon ahead though uncertainty looms and turnout could reach about 73 million.
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Weather Report Cites Continued Cool Temperatures
The forecast indicates cool conditions today with a high near the sea and a continuation of cool weather tomorrow. Details appear on page C-2.
Mail for Morale campaign begins today
The Chronicle-Telegram launches its annual Mail for Morale drive to aid servicemen in Vietnam. Readers are urged to submit names and addresses of area personnel in combat zones by December 10, with lists published as they arrive and nonrepetition ensured.
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US warships move south of Hanoi amid bombing halt
A fleet including three aircraft carriers and the battleship New Jersey positions off North Vietnam's coast after a pause in attacks. The shift frees 500 air, naval, and Marine planes for operations in South Vietnam or Laos, while Thieu maintains direct talks with North Vietnam and rejects the National Liberation Front delegation.
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U.S. seeks patch to Viet peace talks split
In Saigon President Thieu demands three conditions before South Vietnam joins Paris talks including direct negotiations and a new phase. Washington privately treats Thieu as cautious, while Hanoi seeks NLF status and four-way talks with Saigon in expanded discussions. The issue hinges on US backed participation and the likelihood of Seoul...
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Violence erupts in Washington as crowds clash and cars burn
In Washington the capital, violence flares as crowds on 14th Street N W push back after shootings. Police clear a ten block area, protesters beat, and three cars are burned at separate intersections amid the unrest.
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Nixon and Saxbe Endorsed by Ohio Dailies
Twenty one Ohio daily newspapers back Richard Nixon for president and William Saxbe for U S senator in the upcoming election. Only two papers endorse Humphrey for president and Gilligan for senator. endorsements span five regions with Springfield Sun Marion Star Mount Vernon News among central supporters and Steubenville Herald Star East Liverpool Review Salem News Dover The Elyria Chronicle Telegram and Mansfield News Journal backing Nixon Saxbe in the north. Warren Tribune Chronicle aiding the northeast.
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Elyria Voters Set Ballot on City Income Tax Issue 16
Elyria residents will decide Issue 16 in general elections. If approved a 1 percent tax on salaries and business net profits will start Jan 1 1969 with filings due by April 30 1970. Revenue split favors the city of employment and reciprocity rules avoid double taxation. An Elyria resident earning 10000 would pay 100 yearly with allocations for capital improvements salaries admin sewer relief street lights and a contingency fund.
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