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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

5

Wallace Eyes Third-Party Bid After Campaign Shooting

Alabama governor George C. Wallace faces a rough path after a shooting in Laurel Maryland. With 323 Democratic delegates pledged, he may press for influence at the convention and potentially seek the vice presidency or a 1970s style third-party bid. Wallace remains determined to campaign from a hospital and wheelchair if needed, while aides weigh ballot access and fundraising challenges.

Alabama Wallace Laurel Silver Spring Mickey Gritfin Pary Condi

Analysis of identity primaries and third party campaigning

The report outlines how identity based primaries are influenced by volunteer stand-ins and generic third party campaigns. It discusses strategy and potential implications for candidate messaging and voter outreach amid political influence concerns.

World Series of Poker Begins In Binion’s Horse Shoe

Eight professional gamblers gather at Binion’s Horse Shoe for the World Series of Poker with a $10,000 entry each and a potential $80,000 prize. Adrian Doyle and John Moss both win big hands as the $25,000 pot grows, while players endure days at the kidney shaped table with no dinner breaks.

Las Vegas Nev Adrian Texas Dolly’’ Doyle John Moss Odessa Doyle Moss Amarillo Slim Preston Jolly Roger Funsmith Kansas City Jack Strauss Houston Pug’ Pearson

Car Deliveries Rise in Cincinnati Ford District April

Ford district manager John C. O'Donnell reports April new car deliveries reached 4,586 and truck deliveries 2,142, up 12 and 21 percent respectively from 1971. The district covers about 160 dealers across Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky. National figures show Ford sold 179,951 cars and 80,409 trucks in April five percent and 22 percent above 1971.

Ford Cincinnati John C. O'Donnell Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky

Bob Stewart Named to Toledo Law Dean's List

Bob Stewart, a Athens High School and Ohio University graduate, is on the University of Toledo Law School dean's list for the winter quarter. He is a first year student and the son of Mr and Mrs W D Stewart of 11 Fremont St Athens.

Toledo Bob Stewart Athens High School Ohio University University of Toledo Law School W. D. Stewart Fremont St Athens

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