Connally backs Nixon drive, hints at possible VP role
Former Treasury Chief John Connally said he will not back George McGovern and will urge Democrats to defect to Nixon in the general election. After briefing Nixon at the Western White House, Connally left open the chance of accepting an intermittent, non-earth-shaking political assignment possibly involving foreign travel, but he emphasized no such ambition to become Nixon’s running mate.
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Man Killed On 169 Wrong Turn Fatal
Mead F. Knight a 54 year old Indianapolis real estate broker died in a predawn crash on Interstate 69 near Daleville after entering the northbound lane from a wrong turn. An 81 year old man died earlier on Interstate 74, prompting safety officials to call for better warning signs and driver education.
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Death Probe in Rural Alexandria Man’s Shooting
Bennie E. Snyder 27 was found shot in his Alexandria home prompting a criminal pathology review by Dr. James Benz of Indianapolis to determine if the wound was self inflicted or homicide. Autopsy results expected today. scene raised questions over weapon position and body. Snyder worked at Delco Remy Plant 10 and left a wife Catherine and two children. Funeral services scheduled for Monday at Dunnichay Funeral Home Elwood with burial at Elwood City Cemetery.
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McGovern taps Westwood as Democratic national chair
George McGovern named Jean Westwood of Utah as the first woman to chair the Democratic National Committee. Basil Paterson, a Black New Yorker, was elected vice chair. Pierre Salinger remains in another officer post as O'Brien leaves amid negotiations over his resignation.
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Chimps Freed On Georgia Island Fail To Embrace Wild Life
Jiggs the 150 pound chimpanzee returns to his cage on Bear Island off the Georgia coast after initial wandering with three female companions Joni Girlie and Saki. Emory Universitys Yerkes Center notes lack of offspring and ongoing adaptation in the temperate climate.
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Indicted Vietnam War protesters target RNC
Six veterans against the war face charges of conspiring to disrupt the Republican National Convention with guns and bombs. The edition also notes secret talks for Vietnam peace, Chavez boycotts nonunion lettuce, and other national items.
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