Humphrey eyes running mate as convention voices rise
At the Atlantic City convention, delegates remain unsure who Lyndon Johnson will pick as vice president. Names discussed include Hubert Humphrey and McCarthy ally Eugene McCarthy, with others like Ed Ryan Mansfield Muskie Ribicoff Wagner Roosevelt Jr. and Wallace-Williams mentioned in the flutter of speculation.
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Barry Sorry
Atlantic City
Lynton Johnson
Hete
Minnesota
Ger
Hubert H. Hemyteny
Mugena J. McCarthy
White House
Humphrey
Ciliformia
Edmard G. Ryan
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Monta
Thomas J. Dead
Connecticut
Sen
Rund S. Muskie
Maine
Abrushan A. Ribbott
Yor Hobert Wagner
New York
Corpmeves
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Gov
Mattheny Welswilitnia
Hubert Humphrey
Sohnson
Democratic platform final polishing in Atlantic City
A Democratic platform in Atlantic City completes its final polishing focusing on broad acceptance and enforcing the Civil Rights Act without new legislation. Subcommittee members defer debate on reapportionment and school prayer while awaiting fuller platform approval, with foreign affairs and national defense sections already approved.
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Edmond Lerreton
Atlantic City
Democratic Party
Tay
Hay
I Tis
I Tis Platform Committee Tn Dey
John Hirch Society
Communist Party
Ku Klux Klan
Platform Committee
Contoversy
Isnee
Hurricane Cleo Tracks Toward Jamaica and Cuba
Hurricane Cleo, the season’s fiercest storm, battered the Caribbean from Guadeloupe to Puerto Rico with 125 mile per hour winds. Officials reported 14 deaths, 10 injuries, and 30 million dollars in damage in Guadeloupe, while Jamaica faced potential Huit Hurricane force impact as Cleo moved toward Hispaniola and possibly Cuba. The Weather Bureau warned of a dangerous, widening storm as it skirted Santo Domingo and skirted Haiti's coast, with uncertain danger to the U.S. mainland.
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Louis Tomelle
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Cleo
Caribbean
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Guadeloupe Islands
Jea
Wealler Huey
Henry Tait
Hispaniela
Hafli
Segete Smyland
Weather Bureau
Fuspaniola
Halti
Pena
Clea
Cuba
Edi
Santo Dormingo City
Two Firms To Hike Pay In Textile Industry
Kannapolis Cannon Manufacturing and Alice Manufacturing announced wage increases for thousands of workers. Cannon did not specify amounts but signaled substantial adjustments. Alice Manufacturing announced a 13 percent hike for its 1,250 workers, joining a broader trend sparked by recent cotton price and market changes.
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Kannapolis
N.C
Cannon Mms
Alice Manufaewing
Eassey
S.C
Cannon Aod
Alice
Congress
U.S
Saigon Mobs Start Fires in Anti-Government Protests
In Saigon, hundreds of students overturned and burned the Saigon Union building during a counterdemonstration, while in Da Nang more than 400 youths stoned a U.S. enlisted men's barracks as demonstrations grew more anti-American.
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Malcolm W. Browne
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Saipang Hui
da Nang
Saient “Union
Ciy
New Pastor Installed at Firestone Wesleyan Church
Lyle Edwards reports Rickman takes church leadership at Firestone Wesleyan with 13 1/2 years preaching, succeeding pastor and introducing new music minister Raymond L. Phaup. Service highlights include sermons on Gods Call to the Church and biblical texts.
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Lyle Edwars
Firestone Wesleyan Methodise Church
Salning Westall
Hey
Raymond L. Phaup
Faramlte
Botley
Pagtos Anil
Mwiste
Stadieles
Centrol Wesleyan Collega
S.C
Iis Serroon Sunitiy
Rickman
Gazette's Report From Pew Awakens Elders and Church
The Gazette prints a call to action urging revival and return to First Century Christianity. Pastor Ravin Ashaville, 96, emphasizes preaching the gospel, with a background of studies at Central Wesleyan and Guilford College and a large family including three children Stevo, Un, Tir, and a newborn.
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Rickman
Ari
Gastonia
Rava
Ashaville
Central Wesleyan
Guileford College
Art
University of North Carating
North Carolina Delegation Faces Wallace Ouster Talk
North Carolina Democrats at the Atlantic City convention wrestled with a rift over Governor George Wallace. Web signed a Wallace petition, triggering talk of ousting national committeeman Webb. Moore and Hodges weighed in on loyalties as Mississippi and Alabama seating disputes threaten to spill onto the floor.
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Don McKer
Priey
Atlantic City
North Carolina
George C. Wallace
Alabama
William Webb
Wallace
Tony Sanford
Dan K. Moore
Wardalk
Webb
Loutt
Statesville
Homie
Web
Fiat
Dha Wallace
North
Caroline Democrata
Mississippi
Sanford
Moore
Luter Hodges
Will
Hodges
Trave
Mei
Bel
Mbut Wee
Toni Davis
Selma
Davis
Johnson
Miss Bissinpi
Freedom Democratic
Ayron Henry
Freeda Top
Chirksdale
Miss
Henry
de. Mavile Luther King
Newt
Freedom Party
Kin
Reed
Cain
Tilttec
Henry Ard
Gerard Falvetta
Philadelphia
Selinson
Pennsusiken
Demo Velicia Fleshoples
Quiet Blacksburg After Near Riot In South Carolina
Police said a white and black gathering led to a near riot in Blacksburg South Carolina on Saturday ending Sunday with no injuries. Shots were fired at cars and bottles were thrown as the groups clashed near a restaurant frequented by visitors. Authorities believed involved parties included about 100 Whites and 80 Negroes with deputies from Cherokee County and the South Carolina highway patrol assisting, and some visitors said to be from Shelby North Carolina around 19 miles away.
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Blacksburg
B.C
South Carolina
Leroy Marls
Faris
Cherokee County
Pringing
Things Not Same In Atlantic City
Joman Koenig and J H Wassing Torapy describe Atlantic City’s changes as hotels and rooming houses on Pacific Avenue vanish. The piece notes the city’s shift to lure visitors, highlighting new developments and the city’s continued claim as a major play and resort destination from its seaside past to modern times.
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Atlantic City
Joman Koenig
Wassing Torapy
Craige
M. Cohan
Raya
Broadway
Yankov Dandie Hay
London
Atlantic
Cohan
Dementtia
Washington
New Jersey
Pacific Avenus
Atlantic Coast
Goldwater Sets Free Market Farm Stand For Farmers
Senator Barry Goldwater told business and industry leaders in Washington that price support programs should be voluntary and aimed at orderly marketing within a dynamic American market. He described the GOP as the farmers party and urged minimal federal controls to keep farmers independent from government payments. He also criticized the wheat program but did not specify details for this year.
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Walter K. Mears
Washington
Barry Goldwater
New York
Goldwater
Jst
Republican Party
Farmees Party
Gottwater Sait
Secretary of Agricultre
South Carolina Delegates Face First Caucus Decision
Democratic delegates from South Carolina meet to decide on unit rule for the national convention. The pro Johnson group led by Gov. Donald Russell seeks a unified vote, and the caucus will also address civil rights plank, and possibly the right to work issue. Yancey McLean notes topics include the platform and national stance.
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Associated Press
Wester Atlantic Cify
Dem
South Carolina
National Party
Nile
Donald Russell
Russell
Simdayant
Yancey McLean
Forest City Fire Destroys School Building
A three alarm blaze destroyed Forest City Elementary School in Forest City North Carolina with no injuries reported. Firefighters received the alarm around 1230 am and found the fire largely under control upon arrival.
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Forest City
N.C
Death Toll Reaches 27 in Scotland Neck Crash
Nine people died in a Sunday crash near Scotland Neck while a Sanford collision the day before killed eight. Victims included members of two families. a family sedan ran off a rural road and struck a tree after veering from the highway. The wreck left four bodies outside the car and three inside the vehicle. Causal factors cited include excessive speed and a blunt impact.
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Scotland Neck
Sanford
Simmang
Ote
Yier
Megrats
Wane
Sentland Neck
Teanerd
Johnny Bert Knight
Oak City
Thame
Dematy
Joseph C. Repiary
Scnti
Nuk
Ney
Carolina
Simmons Gai Ha
Troenv
Simmons
Immigration Bill Sparks Debate on U S Immigration Policy
Strom Thurmond criticizes a proposed liberalization of U S immigration laws saying it would triple arrivals to nearly one million yearly and alter the nation’s racial makeup. He argues the bill would ease infiltration and undermine the traditional quota system while aiming to offset white backlash among immigrant groups.
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Sei
Strom ‘Miurmiond
DSC
Thheriand
Iim
United States
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