Nixon seeks four more years as GOP unity forms at Miami convention
Richard Nixon is nominated for a record third term by the Republicans in Miami Beach with Spiro Agnew expected to be unanimously renomined as running mate. Nixon aims to win youth votes and urged a strong fall campaign while protests erupted outside the Convention Hall. Police arrested 212 demonstrators and injuries were reported as delegates united on a party platform favorable to the administration.
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GOP Euphoric As Victory At Republican Convention
The 1972 Republican National Convention story notes strong Nixon Agnew polling leads over McGovern Shriv er, with unity cited though concerns linger. Eagleton resignation and Salinger episode cloud McGovern campaign while Watergate links and Thieu concerns frame the Democratic bid.
Nixon Leads In Industrial States As Republicans Rally
The piece notes Nixon's front position in polls in major industrial states and advantages over McGovern in measures of public regard. While Republicans feel confident, fears of a letdown echo the 1948 defeat. The convention boosts Nixon though Democrats remain larger in party affiliation and perceived readiness to handle national issues. The bugging scandal involving Republican officials looms as a political risk.
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McGovern Promises Strong U S Military Despite Cuts
Senator George McGovern told the American Legion in Chicago that despite campaign pledges to cut defense, no hostile power will threaten the United States if he is president. He argued for defense cuts while maintaining overwhelming firepower and pledged invincible protection.
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Fischer Team Laughs At Soviet Charges In Chess Match
In Reykjavik, Fischer team ridiculed Soviet claims of electronic and chemical warfare during game 17. Referee Schmid said he would treat the protests seriously, while Spassky held a favorable position as Fischer led 92 to 642.
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Bank Robbers End Clash After Airport Shootout
FBI agents killed one robber and captured the other at Kennedy airport as they tried to flee aboard a private jet. Seven hostages were unharmed after a 14 hour siege following a $29000 Chase Manhattan robbery in Brooklyn. The gunmen demanded a plane and a car to reach the airport. one was identified as John Wojtowicz.
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Judge Seals Pretrial Testimony In Democrats Suit
A federal judge ruled all pretrial testimony in the Democrats civil suit over their national headquarters break in must remain sealed until the grand jury finishes its probe for possible criminal charges. The decision cites potential indictments of yet uncharged individuals.
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Fighting in Que Son Valley and Da Nang Shelling Reported
In Quang Nam province heavy clashes were reported at the Que Son Valley mouth as South Vietnamese forces met three North Vietnamese battalions. Da Nang faced a third shelling in a week as Saigon tallies claim 108 enemy killed and 24 weapons captured, with 1 allied and 28 wounded. Ohio subsidies for state aided colleges rose to 24.2 million dollars in July, up 4.5 million from last year, per State Treasurer Joseph Ferguson.
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