Abernathy Given Convention Tickets
The Poor People Campaign led by Rev. Ralph David Abernathy arrived at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach to press for a hearing at the Republican National Convention. Abernathy secured tickets to Convention Hall with help from Sen. Everett Dirksen and GOP officials, though his bid to address delegates was not granted.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Fontainebleau
Ralph David Abernathy
Florida Gold Coast
Abernathy
Convention Hall
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Ray C. Bliss
Ogden R. Reid
New York
Clarence Townes
GOP
Reid
Poor People’s Campaign
Missouri and Kansas Senate Primary Upsets Reported
The Associated Press notes Sen. Edward V. Long was upset in Missouri with Lt. Gov. Eagleton winning the Democratic nomination. Rep. Bob Dole captured the Kansas Republican Senate nomination while Frank Church advanced unopposed in Idaho.
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Associated Press
Edward V. Long
Missouri
Bob Dole
Senate
Kansas
Frank Church
Thomas F. Eagleton
Long
Life Magazine
Teamsters
Steamfitters
St. Louis
Thomas B. Curtis
Warren E. Hearnes
Lawrence K. Roos
Dole
William H. Avery
Frank Carlson
William S. Robinson
Wichita
Robert Docking
Rick Harman
Idaho
Church
U.S. Vietnam
George Hansen
African Ways Studied In Dar Es Salaam By U S Visitor
Mae Mallory, chairwoman of African-American Sisters United, arrived in Dar es Salaam for a month long visit. She said the group is becoming conscious of African nationalism and aims to study African culture and African women’s organizations since their origins are in Africa.
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Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania
Sisters United Organization
Mae Mallory
United States
Africa
Mail May Move Again in Canada
Ottawa AP reports a possible resumption of mail service by the weekend if 24 000 postal workers accept a 26 month contract after a 31 hour marathon bargaining session. Some unions accept the deal while others in Vancouver Toronto Montreal and Ottawa voice rejection. Ratification seems likely in Halifax and London Ontario as voting opens with results due Friday.
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Ottawa
Canada
Vancouver
British Columbia
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
London
Ont
Virginia Purchasing System Under Attack
Virginia's central warehouse purchasing system faced opposition from wholesalers and distributors at a state capitol hearing. Opponents urge bid based buying and repeal of a 1964 amendment allowing direct sales to political subdivisions. Supporters defend the system as cost saving for taxpayers and study is ongoing.
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Richmond
Virginia
Department of Purchases and Supply
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
State Capitol
General Assembly
Roanoke
S.F. Hollingsworth
Hugh P. Powell Jr
Petersburg
Virginia Council For Free Enterprise
Henry T. Wickham
Free Enterprise Council
Wickham
Powell
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Winchester Evening Star
Miami
T Beach
Charles H. Percy
Berta
W Mmerous, Inc
Loudoun St
Montgomery
Riverside
Deltow
F.E.T
Riverside” Supreme
Rtahd
Official State Inspection
Ward Plaza
Sen. Long
Edcar
W. Boscawen
Winchester
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