Four U S Bombers Lost Over North Viet Nam
U S Command reports three fighter-bombers lost last weekend and a fourth downed today, with six of eight airmen missing. Total losses in North Vietnam reach 82 planes and 91 missing since bombing resumed April 6. Saigon also reports heavy fighting at Quang Tri and Que Son Valley amid leadership changes in the South Vietnamese 2nd Division.
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Nixon predicts four more years and larger victory
President Nixon, addressing San Clemente crowds after Miami Beach renomination, vows a victory “twice as big” as 1968 and a four year term to pursue a peace breakthrough with China and the Soviet Union. He declares confidence in negotiating while stressing strength and talks of opposing McGovern on defense and busing.
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McGovern backs busing as desegregation tool across campaign
McGovern endorses busing as one method to desegregate schools, while criticizing a Democratic Congress for inaction. Nixon drew small crowds on his cross country trip with most audiences by invitation, though antiwar protesters gathered briefly near the Eisenhower High School dedication in Utica Mich.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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McGovern blasts Nixon economic policy as a palace
Senator George McGovern accused President Nixon of turning the U.S. economic structure into a palace for the privileged. He criticized Nixon’s Wednesday acceptance speech and said Democrats aim to restore a Roosevelt Truman Kennedy Johnson era temple of truth. McGovern planned a Senate office day and a speech to union leaders before a Maryland weekend with family.
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Turnout Dips At Opener
Attendance at the Ohio State Fair opening day reached 162 054 in Columbus. Officials cited rain for a 1 500 shortfall from last year but called the showing solid despite forecasts of 2 5 million for 1972. The day featured Crippled Children’s Day WTVN events baton twirling garden tractor pull amateur boxing and Glenn Campbell on stage. Kathleene Marie Hahn 17 of Dresden won the Ohio FFA Queen title among 148 entrants.
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Bakers Seek Bread Price Hikes Amid Wheat Deal Pressures
American Bakers Association urges the Cost of Living Council to grant price relief for bread and other wheat products to offset higher costs tied to the U S Soviet wheat trade deal. A congressional bill proposes a government backed Wheat Industry Council funded by a levy on processed wheat to spur demand.
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Extra Signatures Will Be Required For Ballot
The anti income tax repeal effort reports 18.3 percent invalid signatures to date. Cuyahoga County returns show 27.5 percent invalid. With 357,000 sent out and 169,616 returned, 31,079 valid, the group might need up to 30,000 more names to reach 318,414. If trend holds, shortfall could exceed 27,745.
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Almanac editor defends gender changes in 1973 edition
Lewiston Maine AP reports Old Farmer's Almanac editor Ray Geiger defends evolving views on women while keeping some jokes. He notes studies showing equal intelligence and women's control of most consumer purchases, prompted by a Maryland woman's complaint about 1972 content.
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Geiger
United States
Maryland
Barbara Collier
Bethesda
Algerians Return $1 Million Ransom
Delta Air Lines officials report recovery of 1 million dollars in ransom amid hijacking case from July 31 involving Black Panthers. They say Algerian government contacts suggest tougher stance on hijackers seeking refuge, contrasting with prior handling of a 50 thousand dollar ransom to Algeria. Officials hope crackdown reduces extortion.
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Delta
Belfast soldier killed in North Belfast sniper attack
A British soldier was killed in North Belfast as a sniper fired three shots at a patrol. The incident raised Northern Ireland’s three year toll to at least 531, with over 300 deaths this year. Another soldier was wounded in Londonderry as gunmen opened fire on a foot patrol. The army said it hit a gunman on a roof near the Bogside Catholic district.
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McElroy to Step Down From P&G Board for Health Reasons
Former U S Defense Secretary Neil McElroy will resign from Procter and Gamble board citing health as the reason. He will stay employed as consultant and adviser to Board Chairman Howard Morgens. In Columbus a Penn Central derailment released 79 tons of anhydrous ammonia with no evacuation planned unless leaks occur.
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