Nominating a VP: Who Can Step in If Need Be
Washington AP reports eleven days before the Atlantic City convention the Democratic ticket decision hinges on selecting a vice president capable of stepping into the presidency. President Johnson’s constraints limit candidates, with Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy among leading choices and others eliminated. the chosen running mate must balance region and appeal while ready to govern.
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Gayne
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Aranile City
Bietun
Neate
Washington
George Gereshwit
Jim
Throfitebottom
Woodrow Wilson
Vice Prest— Sre
Hdick
Board rules Norton should have won Senate nomination
The State Board said Clyde Norton of Old Fort should be the Democratic nominee for the 24th Senatorial District, citing irregularities in Madison County that offset Zeno Ponder’s 400 vote margin. The board studied over 2,000 pages, withheld certification pending court actions, and said Norton is entitled to the nomination. the decision may be appealed to the State Supreme Court.
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State Board of Alctions
Inser
Einwur
State Senate
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Old Fort
Pri
Mary
Ahold
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Madison County
Ponder Lad
Bill Joslin
Tam
Joslin
Madison
Hill Joslin
Tarty Goldwater
Ol Fort
Norvin
Elections Board
Fter
Sladly Ibise
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Clyde A Norton
Demer Barty
Board Ie
Norton
State Supreme Court
Bould
Superior Court
I. Frank Hastings
Healrel
Madison Superior Court
Tudge I Muskins
Wake County
Tucson Lawyer Named Republican Chairman Boosts Goldwater Era
A Tucson lawyer, now earning $80,000 a year, is named Republican National Chairman. The piece notes his enthusiasm for Goldwater and hints at a broad shift in GOP platform and character. The paper also teases related items on the Communist movement, wedding photo features, and a child’s story on Rankin Lake with fashion and campus humor pieces on pages 10 and 80.
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Jack Farr
Tucson
Foy Dana Burch
Goldwater
San Francisco
Jim Underwood
Detlene
Rankin Lake
Bob Tallman
South
Republicans plan $13 million drive for Goldwater victory
GOP chairmen from across the country mobilize to raise about 13 million dollars to elect Senator Barry Goldwater. The plan targets 185,000 precincts with a heavy focus on television time and coordinated voter quotas. Goldwater and Miller outline campaign logistics including travel by chartered jets and a major kickoff in Prescott, Arizona.
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Goldwater
Walter RH. Mears
Washington
Bublic
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Sen TemIaTae
William S. Miller
Ghoirmen
Nance
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Buren
Walee
White House
Burch
National
Hayland Humphrey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
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Thurch
Galmynter
Miller
Dark T. Cuelis
Nebraska
Robert H,chel
Tmlinois
Prublnq
Nixon
Eisenhower
Imnais
Oklahoma
President Johnson Berates Goldwater On Nuclear War Policy
President Johnson blasted Sen. Barry Goldwater at a White House news conference for his nuclear weapons stance in Vietnam. Johnson called Goldwater’s remarks an improper disservice to U S security and world peace, countering Goldwater’s claim that the administration ordered use of any weapon if needed. Johnson insisted no such admonition existed and cited Defense and State officials to back his position. A Goldwater aide quickly issued a rebuttal after Johnson’s remarks.
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Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Viet Nan
GOP
Washington
Darcy Goldwater
Viet Nam
Free World
Nine
White Mouse Rose Garden
Gotdivator
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New York
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Jolson
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Tie
Hershey
Robert
McNamara
Gulf of Tonkin
Dean Rusk
Nuclear Force In Asia Expands With Polaris Fleet
The United States plans a significant increase in Asian nuclear capability in the coming weeks. A first armed Polaris submarine will head for the Western Pacific, with a second seven-ship squadron to follow this fall. The mission includes forward basing and enhanced command and control systems under McNamara's oversight as part of broader strategic and tactical nuclear plans.
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Washington
Asia
Western Pacific
Gulf of Tonkina
Daniel Bonne
Mare Istan Naval Shipyard
Pacific
Tesla
Atlantic
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Bagor
Wash
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Boone
Cape Kennedy
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Air
Strateria Air Command
Western
Polaris
Robert 8. McNamara
United States
Soviet pledge to aid Cyprus if invaded by foreign powers
The Soviet Union said it would help Cyprus defend its freedom and independence if a foreign armed invasion occurs, replying to Makarios and Cyprus government. Tass reported Moscow favors negotiations now, signaling a possible Cuban-style mediation in the Cyprus crisis amid tensions with Greece and Turkey. Britain maintains bases under the 1959 Zurich London framework as Cyprus weighs independence or union with Greece.
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Republic of Cyprus
Mediterranean
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Greece
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Tass
Nicosia
Makariou
Crete
Cyprus
U.S. Navy
Ftwe
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Cormee
Dean Acheson
Pla
Britain
Zurich
London
Demos Put LBJ Brand On Platform
Washington AP reports the Democratic platform committee will draft a state ment bearing the Johnson brand with no fights on equal rights or other issues. Rep Carl Albert says the platform will reflect a late 20th century approach as hearings begin in Washington ahead of the Atlantic City convention. Secretary of State Rusk, UN Ambassador Stevenson, and disarmament chief Foster are among expected witnesses, with defense secretary McNamara and veterans groups to appear Monday afternoon. Albert praises four years of momentum, leadership of Kennedy and Johnson, and a strong economy as the party aims to present a unified platform.
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Okelahoma
Atlantic City
Hell
Atlantic
Albert
House
Dean Rusk
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Adlai Stevenson
William Foster
Army Centry and Disarmament Agency
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McNamara
American Legion
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