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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
2
Gallup polling across 2650 registered voters Sept 29 to Oct 9 shows Nixon favored by 60 to 34 for McGovern, a 26 point gap and little change from earlier figures. The survey notes margin for error and notes turnout impact among Democrats and new voters.
A seven newspaper sponsored survey shows Nixon leading McGovern 2 to 1 among voters earning at least 15 000. The Hart Research poll of 319 high income households from Sept 29 to Oct 1 notes conservatives favor Nixon 7 to 1 and cites a 7 to 8 percent margin of error.
Senator George McGovern accuses the Nixon campaign of under cover operations and political sabotage. White House spokesmen dismiss stories as hearsay but acknowledge ongoing negotiations over Vietnam and POW MIAs. Nixon defends decisions on Hai Phong mining and vows to avoid a Communist government in South Vietnam.
Indiana gubernatorial candidate Richard C. Bodine urged Gov. Whitcomb to call a three day special session to approve immediate property tax relief and funding for Police and Firemen Pension Funds. He cited $35 million in federal revenue sharing and proposed $14 million for sewer treatment to unlock $28 million in federal aid.
Funeral services were planned Tuesday for John H. Johnson 65 former copy editor for the Indianapolis Star and the old Indianapolis Times Johnson retired in 1960 and died Saturday at home in Indianapolis.
Jackson School invites parents to observe classes Wednesday October 25 as part of American Education Week. In South Bend, Josephine Smith 42 was held on a preliminary murder charge after her common law husband Floyd Daryko 52 was found stabbed Saturday. Police cite a claim of self defense involving a beer bottle. Frances Vance, reading teacher, will discuss programs at 9 a.m.
A local hotel event titled We’re Out to Getcha hosts a guest night at Kings Inn Motel. Organizers invite visitors to enjoy themed activities and special rates for attendees, promising a playful ghostly experience.
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