Candidates Return Home Campaign Nears End
Democratic challenger George McGovern campaigns from New York to Los Angeles as Nixon defends his record from San Clemente. Shriver and Agnew conduct last day stops while polls favor Nixon. final Harris poll shows 59 35 6 undecided with McGovern closing in debated momentum and party push.
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Rogers Sees Near Resumption of Vietnam Talks
Secretary of State William R. Rogers predicts secret discussions with North Vietnam will restart soon with a final cease fire agreement likely several weeks away. North Viet negotiator Xuan Thuy says another final meeting could occur if conditions are right.
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Laird Says US Concessions Might Have Brought 1969 Peace
Defense Secretary Laird argues that if the United States had made current concessions four years ago peace could have come in 1969. He also says reinforcing South Vietnam before a ceasefire ensures in-country security for the South Vietnamese.
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Britain weighs wage and price freezes to curb inflation
The pound surged on expectations of a Heath plan to freeze wages and prices for three to six months. Heath to address Commons after failed talks and cabinet shakeup. Sterling moved to $2.3520 in London and rose in Frankfurt and Paris trading.
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Income Tax Favored in Ohio Survey
The Columbus Dispatch reports 55.2 percent of 1,908 Ohioans surveyed last month favored retention of the state income tax. Earlier samplings showed a repeal majority, but support grew in the campaign's final months.
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Chilean strike ends as workers return to jobs
Chilean workers resume work after a 27 day strike that paralysed the country. President Salvador Allende's government yields on some demands, while unions declare a temporary victory for the democratic labor movement.
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Nixon Threat Report Unconfirmed in Sacramento County
Authorities would not confirm a Sacramento Union story alleging a note called Nixon “the killer” and warned of cyanide packets mailed to residents. The note claimed 75 packets were sent and 194 more would be placed in area markets if Nixon is re elected.
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East West German Accord Near as Talks Resume
West and East Germany resume negotiations amid a Big Four accord clearing hurdles to recognition and UN bids. Bahr expects final talks with Kohl before a treaty. Berlin status and Bonn claims to represent West Berlin are key issues discussed.
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Indians Ready for Battle Over Federal Building Occupation
AP dispatch from Washington reports hundreds of Indian demonstrators prepare for a clash with police to defend their occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building sought by government negotiators to end the four day takeover. Leaders Vernon Bellencourt and Russell Means press for full redress.
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Masked Hijacker Seizes Tokyo Airliner In Cuba Ransom Bid
A masked man carrying a .38 revolver hijacked a JAL Boeing 727 with 127 aboard. He claimed to seek $2 million and a Cuba flight but was captured on the ground after eight hours. Passengers and crew were released except the pilot and two crew.
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Nixon Holds Landslide Lead In Final Poll Of 1972 Race
A Princeton Gallup poll shows Nixon leading McGovern 61 to 35 percent among likely voters with 3 percent undecided. After allocating undecided votes, Nixon would hold about 62 percent to 38 for McGovern.
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