Ohio Delegates Reflect On McGovern Nomination At Miami Beach
Ohio delegates in Miami Beach discuss McGovern’s vice presidential choice Eagleton while balancing local candidates and bus chaos. Governor Gilligan confirms Eagleton as running mate and outlines state campaign plans to mobilize 3 million voters.
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McGovern Urges Democrats Unite After Nomination
George McGovern urged unity among Democrats to defeat Nixon, pledging a people’s campaign. The South Dakota senator accepted the nomination at Convention Hall with Kennedy and Eagleton by his side, and signaled a new era for the party.
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Ohio Labor Leaders Back Eagleton as McGovern VP Pick
Ohio AFL Chief Frank W. King and other Ohio McGovern backers praised Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton as George McGovern's running mate. Delegates noted Eagleton's strong labor and civil liberties record, with some skepticism about McGovern's labor appeal.
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Proxmire slams Sperry Rand profits on defense contract
Sen. William Proxmire charges the Defense Department let Sperry Rand gain enormous returns on a $71 million artillery shell casing plant built with taxpayer funds. He cites a $50 000 investment yielding 34000 percent profit over 20 years, urging competition and free enterprise in defense procurement.
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Connally Arrives For Nixon Confab
Former Treasury secretary John B. Connally arrives in California for a discussions with President Nixon. Connally recently completed a 35 day, 15 nation world tour for Nixon and speculation swirls about a potential new assignment or as a possible 1972 running mate if Agnew is replaced.
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Two Arrests Made In Slayings Of Frazee Family
In Cleveland two suspects, a 32 year old man and a 19 year old woman, were arrested over the brutal killings of Rose Frazee 61 and her son Donald 40. Rose Frazee was stabbed in her Euclid home. Elmer Frazee husband was wounded and hospitalized in guarded condition. Donald Frazee was found bludgeoned behind a building at 7600 Euclid Avenue in the Hough district.
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True Love Blooms At Zoo
In Cincinnati Zoo Lowland Gorilla compound Penelope and King Tut welcome their third child since 1970, tying a world record with five newborns. Curator Robert Lotshaw notes Mahari and Matari may be expecting their third, signaling a breakthrough in the gorilla program.
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Two Win In Miss Ohio Pageant
In Sandusky Ohio two college coeds won preliminaries for the 1972 Miss Ohio Pageant at Sandusky High School Susan Lee Thies Miss Ashland College won the swimsuit event Karen Sue Sparka Miss Bowling Green State University took the talent prize The 1972 Miss Ohio will be crowned Saturday night
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Bowling Green State University
Officials Failing to Halt Airline Skyjackings
Washington AP reports aviation officials remain baffled as six jetliners are hijacked in six weeks despite tightened airport security. FAA investigates airline compliance with new rules and United and Pacific Southwest faced fines for lax security linked to recent hijackings.
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British Soldiers Fight Guerrillas in Belfast Districts
In Belfast Roman Catholic districts gun battles continued after the British army abandoned a low profile and went on the offensive against IRA guerrillas. Three soldiers and three civilians were killed, part of a toll that reached 16 since Wednesday and 432 in three years of Northern Ireland turmoil. The army claimed over 30 guerrillas were hit but no bodies were found as militants reportedly carried away casualties. Andersonstown invasion ordered by William Whitelaw. About 700 troops remained in control early today with unclear duration.
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