Peace plank sparks clash over Democratic platform in Chicago
Critics of the Vietnam War unite behind a four point peace plank that calls for an end to bombing in the North and phased withdrawal of forces. The proposal, favored by McCarthy and McGovern, faces opposition from Humphrey and could delay nominations as a floor fight looms.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Johnson
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Democratic Party
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Chuckling Green Giant McGinnis Attacks Forest Service
McGinnis, seeking the District 2 seat, branded the Forest Service the Chuckling Green Giant. He claimed 99.5 percent of mining claims are invalid in 44 California forests and alleged harassment and intimidation of miners. He spoke at an Arizona Small Mine Operators Association meeting in Tombstone urging attention from Washington.
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National Forest Service
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Forest Service
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Tellez poised to become county treasurer after Christian
Chief Deputy Robert Tellez is expected to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to fill the remaining term of Treasurer Carroll H. Christian who died this week. A write-in campaign by Christian supporters has started for the Sept 10 primary, with Christian seeking re election to his 8th term. No Republican candidate is entered.
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Board of Supervisors
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Thomas G. Dorgan
Demos Fall Below 60 Percent In State Registration
In Arizona, Democrats drop to 57.2 percent of 537,729 registered voters as GOP gains 31,000 since 1966. Secretary of State Wesley Bolin notes 219,133 Republicans and 307,316 Democrats amid county shifts. John Burke cites disenchantment and party realignment factors.
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Tion
John Burke
Maricopa
Midwest
Mayors Office Burglary Alarm Mistaken Entry
Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty, hearing a noise, opened his office door as three armed police rushed in. It was a mistaken alarm triggered by painters who had accidentally tripped a silent burglar alarm.
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