Wallace Third-Party Threat Looms Over Nomination
Washington coverage reports George Wallace maintaining a push for a platform echoing his views at the Miami Beach convention. Analysts say Wallace may run third party if Democrats reject him, while McGovern seeks delegate support amid a split Democratic Party and a reform imploring the DNC to include outs.
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New Commander Of Forces In Viet Pegged As Rising Star
Gen. Frederick C. Woband, named commander at WS in Vietnam, was once a rising star, noted for battlefield skill in Korea and diplomacy in Washington. His ROTC background and rapid ascent, with speculation he may become Army Chief of Staff, mark a high trajectory despite early doubts about Vietnam strategy and his Paris talks with Viet Cong negotiators.
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Reward proposal grows as hijacker case shifts
Peru Indiana AP reports farmer Elliott, owner of a 11 acre farm, seeks a larger reward for returning ransom from a hijacker who parachuted from a jetliner near St. Louis. Elliott argues 10 percent would be more appropriate than 5 percent or $25,000, while airline officials consider $10,000 a fair gift as discussions continue. Elliott’s wife Mildred cites their poverty and his heart attack as factors in seeking a bigger payout.
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Twelve Killed 21 Missing In Viet Last Week
AP report shows two Americans killed in action and 21 missing last week in Vietnam with 22 wounded. South Vietnamese casualties rose to 836 killed and 3,005 wounded, while 280 missing. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses were 3,260 killed as air crashes explain many missing or nonhostile deaths.
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Plan To Expand Capitol Rejected
The House defeated a plan to move and rebuild the Capitol West Front wall, with 197 voting against and 181 for. Rep. Samuel Stratton led opposition, arguing to preserve the 1817 sandstone West Front for historical and aesthetic reasons. The vote signals renewed congressional consideration of restoring the wall and expanding space around the Capitol.
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Wallace's Mother Sees Wallace Walk Again Hope
Mrs. Wallace, mother of Wallace, says he may walk again after surgery and recovery. She cites his determination, doctors’ optimism, and support from neighbors and family as he recuperates from leg injuries while plans for his political future loom.
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Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Man Killed In Shootout At Police Headquarters
In Wexarkana Arkansas a man released from jail 90 minutes earlier was killed after returning to the police station and demanding to see officers who had arrested him. One patrolman was wounded. James F Twitty, 44, was struck by nine bullets and died on the way to hospital. Twitty had been released after his wife posted bond on a driving while intoxicated charge. Twitty returned about 2 20 am carrying two pistols and threatened the officers as he entered the station and confronted them.
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