15 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1972
Page
1
An editorial urging intensive registration ahead of the 1972 election notes Lincoln’s axiom about knowing voters. It cites expected record first time voters, especially 18-year-olds after the 26th Amendment, and warns that one vote per precinct can decide states. It recalls past close races and stresses active registration by both parties.
Former Treasury Secretary John Connally said he will not back McGovern and will urge Democrats to defect to Nixon in the general election. He talked with Nixon at the Western White House after briefing on a around-the-world tour and raised the possibility of accepting an interim, non political assignment.
Utah’s Jean Westwood chosen national chairman as Basil Paterson is elected No 2. McGovern sought to keep O’Brien but he declined. Westwood becomes first woman to top a major party, while Paterson's elevation reflects a push for broader inclusion. Eagleton heads to Kansas City for VP debut as Salinger steps aside.
Beaside News notes hints of confidential meetings fueling public curiosity. References to undisclosed discussions imply possible policy shifts. Report emphasizes journalistic prudence while outlining known public statements.
Texas governor-elect Dolph Briscoe sparked splits by backing and then rebuking both McGovern and Wallace at the Democratic National Convention. Briscoe walked out before Eagleton's speech after voting for Eagleton for VP, while Wallace backers and McGovern supporters clashed. Dallas journalist Clay Smothers and Rep. Frances Farenthold pressed Eagleton’s nomination amid procedural tensions. Briscoe later said he’d back Texas unity and may not vote for McGovern, while Smothers vowed he will not vote for McGovern.
Officials in several counties report busier registration desks during the Democratic National Convention week. Clerks note a cross section of ages, with Clovis indicating a majority of younger registrants and Potter and Hutchinson counties highlighting prior strong young voter efforts. West Texas State University students show no unusual rush, while Curry County also notes a rise, contrasts exist with Pampa and Tucumcari reporting no change.
UPI reports U S District Judge William B Jones ordered the Cost of Living Council to raise the wage control exemption beyond 1 90 an hour suggesting 3 35 an hour as reasonable The ruling could exempt about half of nonsupervisory workers The AFL CIO hailed it as vindication while IUE argued Congress intended a 3 35 cutoff for a family of four earning under Urban Living standards
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