Wife of V P Candidate In Shock At Nomination
Mrs. Stephanie Miller spoke of feeling shocked yet proud as her husband William Miller, a New York congressman and GOP national chairman, was nominated at the Republican convention. Her daughters Elizabeth Ann and Mary Karen watched, while the family recalled their 1943 Lockport, New York marriage.
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Elizabeth Ann
Mary Karen
William Miller
New York
GOP
Olcott
N.Y
William Jr
Stephanie
Millers
Lockport
Lockport High School
Miller
Bill
Mary Wagner
Buffalo
Boy Scout's Mt Katahdin Ordeal Ends in Hero's Welcome
Twenty five years ago today 12 year old Donn Fendler from Rye New York vanished on Mt Katahdin during a cut step hike. After nine days of peril he emerged nearly naked and starving reaching the Penobscot River. His tale drew national praise and he later met President Roosevelt and served as a Seabee in World War II.
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Rye
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Hyde Park
University of Georgia
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South Viet Nam
Democrats Gather in Richmond for State Convention Debates
Virginia Democrats descend on Richmond for state convention to elect delegates and alternates to the national convention and pick party officials. The agenda features the Resolutions Committee report and a vote on a pledge of support for President Johnson, with civil rights issues looming.
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Tomore Row
Democratic convention delegates face long recess and key votes
The session begins at noon with Del. Lewis A. McMurran Jr. delivering the keynote in Newport News. Elections follow for Resolutions Credentials and Permanent Organization, plus State Central Committee and presidential electors. A potential vote on a resolution supporting the President looms, with E. Blackburn Moore likely to be permanent chairman, barring changes. Garland M. is keeping delegates engaged during the recess.
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Newport News
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
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National Democratic Committee
E. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
House of Delegates
Ex-Dodger Heads GOP For Johnson
Former Dodger baseball star Jarekte Robinson reportedly agreed to serve as national chairman of the Republicans for Johnson committee. Attorney Crispus Wright said Robinson will lead the drive asking African Americans to support President Johnson in reelection efforts.
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Johnson
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