McGovern Forces Fight California Credentials Challenge
McGovern supporters wage a wide campaign against a California credentials challenge that could end the nomination battle. The platform draft aligns with McGovern aims while appealing to rivals, and credentials decisions loom as delegates prepare for a Thursday showdown.
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McGovern meets Arkansas delegates on Mills status
In Little Rock McGovern meets Gov. Bumpers and Arkansas delegates who back Rep. Mills until his fate is decided. McGovern says he spoke with party chair O'Brien and wants him to stay. Other notes include Wallace’s weight gain with braces and Meany’s cautious labor stance on party crises.
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Wallace
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Wallace Shows Steady Progress In Recovery
Alabama Governor George C Wallace has gained six pounds since bullet removal from his spinal canal on June 18 and has stood between parallel bars in ongoing physical therapy. Dr Stacy Rollins and Wallace’s neurosurgeon associate report steady improvement after the assassination attempt.
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Banks charged for holding secret stock in U S firms
Sen. Lee Metcalf charged that large banks hold hidden blocks of stock in major U S corporations under street names, masking true ownership. He cited Chase Manhattan Bank’s 6 to 9 percent stakes in airlines and broadcasts, and proposed a corporate ownership report act to force disclosure of controlling interests.
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Red Wing man struck by lightning in telephone circuit
A rural Red Wing man was hospitalized with burns to his mouth and chest after being struck by lightning that traveled through a telephone circuit and exited via the receiver.
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Herald ad reunites owner with lost wirehaired terrier
An advertisement in the Herald helped recover a lost Brown and black Wirehaired Terrier that vanished in Cresthaven Addition or Northwest area. The dog wore small tags and a reward was offered. The notice cancelled after one day, but boosted fast results. callers were directed to 433-8851.
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Nixon to withdraw 10000 troops from Vietnam in two months
President Nixon announced a two month pullout plan involving 10000 U.S. troops from South Vietnam and said only draftees who volunteer will be sent there in the future.
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Senate approves 200 million emergency Agnes relief
The Senate voted 200 million dollars in emergency relief for Tropical Storm Agnes victims, doubling Nixon’s request. Funds would go to bridges highways and other public facilities via the Office of Emergency Preparedness as part of a broader flood aid push including a 100 million White House request and a two day Agnew tour through Virginia Maryland and New York. The House must approve before recess on Friday into July.
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House Rejects Cuts to Arms Bill and War Pullout Plan
The House voted 334 to 59 to approve the $21.3 billion weapons authorization for the fiscal year starting July 1, defeating amendments to cut $1.7 billion from projects including Trident, B1, and Safeguard. An attempt to date a Vietnam War withdrawal by Sept. 1 was rejected, and a bid to ban bombing of North Vietnamese dams and dikes was also defeated.
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D-Ill
Lightning Hits Farm in Austin Area Fire
A storm near Austin, Minnesota, caused a blaze on the Roland Cole farm five miles south of the city. Lightning started the fire about 8 p.m. destroying the barn and hog shed and ruining corn hay and machinery. Damage estimated at 12000 dollars as winds up to 50 mph raged and rainfall reached about 1.14 inches. Austin Rural Fire Dept could not stop the fire before it burned large structures. power briefly interrupted in parts of the city.
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Georgia delegates cited for under representation
Georgia delegates face a high risk of challenge as 17 of 55 are contested for alleged under representation of women youth and blacks and election irregularities. The Credentials Committee weighs Georgia Chicago and California cases amid McGovern efforts to secure delegates ahead of Miami Beach. Daley case also under review with Friday decision due. Alabama recognition vote rejected 69 to 55. Indictment against Marlene in Minnesota for filing fraudulent joint tax return noted.
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Washington
Democratic Credentials Committee
Georgia
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Daley
Maine
Iowa
Kentucky
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Burke Marshall
U.S
John L. Cashin Jr
ST. Cloud, Minn
Minneapolis
Marlene
Alvin
St. Cloud
Hull signs five year deal with Winnipeg Jets
Superstar Bobby Hull inks a five year 3 million dollar contract with the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA. About 3000 fans pack the arena as Jets owner Ben Hatskin watches Hull finalize the signature. AP Wirephoto.
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