Humphrey Sees Texas Victory Edge In Tight Campaign
Vice President Hubert Humphrey campaigns in Fort Worth with Gov. Connally and Sen. Yarborough backing him as Texas holds 25 electoral votes. Polls split, Wallace draws 20 to 25 percent. Humphrey criticizes Wallace on law and order and calls for unity in a close race amid fund raising in New York.
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Humphrey Gains In Gallup Poll
The Gallup Poll shows Vice President Humphrey narrowing Nixon's lead but Nixon at 43 percent to 31 percent. Wallace stable at 20 percent. Harris poll from Oct 8–10 had Nixon 40, Humphrey 35, Wallace 18, unsure 7. Survey of 4,248 adults in 254 precincts nationwide.
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Nixon Launches Nine Stop Ohio Whistlestop Tour
Richard Nixon opens a nine city Ohio campaign trek aboard the Nixon Victory Special. He addresses about 2,000 supporters in Middletown and 15,000 in Cincinnati, denouncing Humphrey as a do nothing candidate on law and order and vowing a personal crackdown on crime. The trip covers 247 miles from south to north with 65 GOP dignitaries, 50 staffers, and 210 press on board. The tour aims to build momentum ahead of the November election.
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Wallace in Mo line speech disrupted by college hecklers
George C. Wallace faced about 200 protesting students in Moline Illinois as his first major farm policy speech of the campaign was interrupted. He outlined a 10 point plan including subsidies cap and grain co op loans and warned of worsening agriculture under current gov ernment policy. He criticized both parties and urged support while urging calm amid the noisy crowd.
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Dancing Tonight at Silver Diner with Live Bands
Tonight at 7 30 p.m. the Silver Diner hosts music by Little Joe and El Jaes. The event promises lively entertainment in a classic dining setting.
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Judges Play Next Tuesday at Handley Bowl
The Fauquier Handley football game was postponed by rain and rescheduled for next Tuesday October 29 at 2 30 in the Handley Bowl. Officials from Fauquier and Handley settled on the new date after delays.
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Enemy Guns Hit U S Bases in Fresh Shelling
AP reports a new shelling wave against major U S bases as enemy artillery struck the Dong Ha headquarters of the 3rd Marine Division and nearby village. Three Americans and three Vietnamese civilians died. fifteen Americans and three Vietnamese civilians were wounded. Other bases at Long Binh and Dong Tam had been attacked in the prior days amid cease fire talks.
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Suzy Schirra Recalls Apollo 7 Return Home
The Schirras plus Walter Cunningham and Donn Eisele families welcome the Apollo 7 crew after splashdown. Wives describe fear and relief during the 28 minute wait for Mission Control clearance. Celebration follows with champagne as the men are judged in good health and safety.
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New York City Faces Greatest Labor Crisis at Once
The city grapples with a historic labor clash as 1.1 million public school students lose classes due to a teachers strike. Police patrolmen slow down and firemen threaten action, with 2,500 off duty officers at City Hall amid protests against Mayor Lindsay. If fire slowdowns proceed, about 90,000 city workers may join strikes by Wednesday. The mayor demands a school truce while union leaders resist. Unclear further outcomes as talks resume.
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Nehru Jacket Trend Sparks Mixed Local Sales Debate
Local clothiers on Loudoun Street split over the Nehru jacket's fate. Some report fading interest and lower volume, others note ongoing appeal and rising awareness driven by television and new fashion trends. Merchants agree the look signals a broader shift in men’s clothing.
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Apollo 7 astronauts return after dramatic ocean splashdown
The Apollo 7 crew Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham landed 330 miles south southeast of Bermuda aboard the USS Essex after a tense 11 day space voyage. They were rescued and greeted by cheers as presidents and NASA officials praised the mission.
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Virginia Weather Clears After Cloud Drift
A high pressure system over Virginia will slip east tonight bringing increased clouds then gradual clearing by Wednesday. The forecast calls for lingering cloudiness tonight with improving conditions and sun by midweek.
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