Nixon picks Agnew as his running mate
Richard M. Nixon announced Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as his running mate at a Miami Beach news conference. Nixon, who clinched the Republican nomination, said about 100 party leaders were consulted and cited Agnew’s readiness to address urban problems and presidential qualifications.
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Nixon Aims for Running Mate as Rockefeller Campaign Ebbs
President hopeful Nixon seeks a running mate after Rockefeller Reagan talk. Nixon touts unity, denies deals, and aims to balance the ticket with a Southern and Western appeal while factions discuss delegates and endorsements.
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Nine Bodies Found After Kentucky Coal Mine Explosion
Rescue workers in Greenville Kentucky recovered nine miners’ bodies after a Peabody Coal Co. explosion at the River Queen mine. First body located about 4 a.m. EDT amid heavy debris, heat over 200F, and 8,000 feet back from the entrance. officials withheld cause details.
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Showman Calls Convention a Flop in Nominating Night
MURRAY CHASS reports from Miami Beach Florida that showman and columnist Merrick derides the Republican National Convention as a flop. He attacks the lengthy proceedings and argues a stronger campaign song would have boosted interest. Merrick predicts a new Broadway show by fall and urges sharper use of timing to engage the public.
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Recommended Reading Inside Nixon Victory Contention
On page one the back page notes Nixon victory on first base while Agnew contention lingers, and Mexican Americans show rising militancy across coverage sections.
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Nixon Victory Night Tension at Republican Convention
At the Miami Beach convention Nixon tracked votes from a battered briefcase as Wisconsin Governor Knowles cast the pivotal floor votes. He later ducked outside for air after his name was nominated, with congratulations pouring in from Rockefeller Humphrey and Goldwater noting the anticipated outcome.
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Miami riot erupts as bands of youths attack cars
In northwest Miami crowds of young Black residents clashed with white motorists during a disturbance near a political rally. About 25 people were injured, 100 arrested for disorderly conduct, and several stores looted or damaged. Regal tensions rose as Rev Ralph Abernathy and Gov Claude Kirk sought calm amid the unrest.
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Rockefeller's late bid sinks GOP presidential run
Rockefeller entered the race long after others, despite early momentum and large spending. He faced dissension from allies and voters, with Adlai and Volpe backing Nixon, and New York Governor Rockefeller saying he would have run the same.
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