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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1972

Page

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Ohio Democrats Clash Over McGovern Humphrey Delegation Vote

In Miami Beach Ohio's Democratic delegation split on the floor over a proposed legalized abortion plank. Howard Fink accused Ohio chairman Frank W King of withholding a delegate vote count and a poll was briefly demanded. Kings totals showed 30 for 87 against and 6 abstentions. A separate vote on a family income proposal failed 39 to 86. Humphrey supporters planned caucus to choose their next representative.

Ohio Miami Beach Fla Howard Fink George McGovern Frank W. King Fink Ohio State University King Sem Hubert H. Humphrey Yea Kathleen A. Wilch Findlay Humphrey Biscayne Frank

McGovern weighs running mate choices after platform win

Senator George McGovern contemplates a list of vice presidential candidates including Edward Kennedy and Leonard Woodcock as his delegates approve a liberal platform at the Democratic National Convention. Attendees heard proposals on India, busing, and military commitments while party loyalties shift.

Miami Beach Fla George McGovern Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy John V. Tunney California Hyannis Port Mass McGovern United Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock Thomas F. Eagleton Missouri Abraham A. Ribicoff Connecticut Florida Reubin Askew U.S Indochina Europe Mediterranean Israel Alabama George C. Wallace Wallace Laurel Sen Henry M. Jackson Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Edmund S. Muskie Maine Humphrey I. W. Abel United Steelworkers Union Jackson Eugene J. McCarthy Wilbur D. Mills Shirley Chisholm North Carolina Terry Sanford Humphrey and Muskie Associated Press Coral Beach Richard Dougherty Southeast Asia Lawrence F

Nursing Home Fire Injures 7 Patients

Seven people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire at Golden Age Nursing Home on East 152nd Street in Cleveland. Residents were moved to streets and nearby shelters as investigators, with aid from police and volunteers, assessed damage and safety risks.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Golden Age 152Nd Street Euclid General Hospital Ada Gardner Louise Brooks Joanna Schneller Eli Freedl Huron Road Hospital Percy Stewart Florence Joslin Ada Wise Euclid General Greater Cleveland Collinwood United Methodist Church Collinwood High School Forest Hill Ohio Fitchville Huron County Harmar House Marietta

Serious Crime In Slight Jump in Early 1972

The Justice Department reports a 1 percent rise in overall serious crime in January through March 1972, the smallest increase in 11 years. Violent crime rose 2 percent while property crimes edged up, with major cities showing mixed trends and six supercities with populations over one million experiencing a 6 percent gain.

Washington Justice Department Atty Richard G. Kleindienst FBI Kleindienst

Three Killed in Irish Violence Ahead of Protestant March

In Portadown a 19 year old Protestant and his father were shot. In Belfast a 16 year old Catholic was killed when gunmen raided a home. A hooded man shot in the head was found in Belfast. The British government deployed 32,000 troops and police to 18 cities as 100,000 Protestants of the Orange Order prepared a parade.

Northern Ireland Portadown Belfast Orange Order

Connally Open to Campaign but Says He Won’t Seek VP Offer

Former Treasury Secretary John Connally, back from a 17 nation trip for President Nixon, says he may campaign for Nixon’s re election but expects no offer to be Nixon’s running mate. He notes he is still a Democrat and has no clear idea of any new duties for Nixon.

Washington Treasury John B. Connally Nixon Connally George McGovern

Vietnam Peace Talks Resume Tomorrow

Washington reports say the United States will rejoin the Paris talks Thursday with Secretary of State Rogers hopeful for movement toward ending the war. Officials stress realism about Hanoi leaders and a possible new approach from Hanoi, while maintaining opposition to a coalition government in Saigon.

Washington United States Vietnam William P Rogers Rome Paris Hanoi Marshall North Vietnam Saigon

Spassky Favored To Beat Fischer In Opening Match

In Reykjavik the defending champion Boris Spassky was expected to defeat challenger Bobby Fischer in the opening game of the world chess championship. The adjourned match paused after 4 hours 34 minutes and 40 moves per side, with referee Lothar Schmid awaiting Spassky's 41st move. The overnight break centered on remaining pieces: Fischer with king and five pawns against Spassky's king bishop and three pawns.

Reykjavik Iceland Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer Lothar Schmid West Germany Spassky Fischer

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