In the News: July 14, 1968
These are the top stories for July 14, 1968.
Senator Eugene McCarthy has new hope for an open convention next month. McCarthy, who says he is still in the race, is set to campaign against the unit rule, which binds delegates to one candidate. An open convention would allow for delegates to switch sides during the proceedings.
Striking telephone workers in Chicago agreed to arbitration after a bargaining session with Illinois Bell Telephone Company became deadlocked. Democratic leaders have been keeping close watch on the strike, hoping that grievances would be settled by the end of the month. John Bailey, national chairman of the Democratic Party, stated that if it is not settled by July 28, then the party might have to look elsewhere to hold the convention.
The Boy Scouts of America may no longer offer a marksmanship badge. Citing Senator Robert Kennedy's death, the Boy Scouts said that they are reviewing their policy toward guns. Boys Life, the national scout magazine, may no longer run gun advertisements. Until policy changes take effect, all gun manufacturers must stress gun safety in their ads.
A Missouri Circuit Court Judge was found guilty of misconduct and could face impeachment proceedings after admitting that he met with a go-go dancer at motels. Judge John D. Hasler, 56 years old, was handling the divorce case of the go-go dancer which had been brought against her by her husband. Hasler stated that his interest in the go-go dancer was purely "paternalistic." The judge was fined $1.
