Eagleton rises fast to Democratic vice presidential ticket
Thom as F. Eagleton, 42, Missouri senator, is named Democratic vice presidential candidate after a meteoric rise from St. Louis County prosecutor to attorney general, lieutenant governor, and U.S. senator. He champions civil rights, environmental concerns, and fiscal restraint, with early Vietnam ceasefire calls and opposition to wasteful defense spending.
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McGovern Declares Unity to Lead People’s Campaign
Democratic nominee George McGovern urged unity to defeat Nixon, calling for help from all Democrats Republicans and independents who want America to be great. At nearly 3 a.m. he accepted the nomination in Miami Beach flanked by Kennedy Eagleton and rival candidates, promising to restore government to the people.
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Delegates Return Home From Democratic Convention
Maine's delegation and Sen. Edmund S. Muskie left Miami Beach for Maine aboard a chartered jet with 10 Secret Service agents. The plane was to land at Portland International Jetport at 5 p.m. and Muskie would be greeted home at his Kennebunk Beach cottage. Secret Service protection was planned through midnight Saturday.
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Belfast clashes escalate as British troops invade IRA districts
Gun battles raged through the night in Roman Catholic areas of Belfast after troops abandoned a low profile stance and moved against IRA guerrillas. Three soldiers and three civilians were killed, raising the three year toll to about 431. The Andersonstown invasion followed orders from William Whitelaw, shifting policy to direct action in barricaded zones.
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Fat Albert Joins Vietnam Air War With Strela Missiles
U S and South Vietnamese forces face increased risk from the SA7 Strela heat seeking anti aircraft missile. The Soviet designed weapon downs helicopters and slow aircraft, with at least a dozen U S and similar South Vietnamese aircraft reported downed since May. Fat Albert one ton video bombs debut in Vietnam, scoring direct hits and destroying bridges and supply buildings.
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An Loc
North Vietnam
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Marland W. Townsend
Townsend
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Hai Hung
Children Grow Up and Prove Parents Wrong
A humorous reflection on parenting as children reach an age where they stop pretending that parents know all the answers. The moment brings both humor and relief to families.
Inside The Journal 11 Cartoons Classifieds 12 13 Crossword Puzzle
Page guide lists sections including Dear Abby Airlines security updates and hijackings coverage. Saco summer programs and maps appear with Saturday details. Chess match results and neighborhood youth corps bicycle race noted. Obits and theater sports provide brief items.
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McGovern Favors Eagleton as VP Choice Amid Debate
At the Democratic National Convention the McGovern camp weighed multiple candidates for vice president after Kennedy declined. Eagleton remained the front-runner though officials publicly considered others including Moon Landrieu Reubin Askew and Abraham Ribicoff, all declining the offer.
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Connecticut
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St Francis and city group urge Biddeford Theater to stay open
Drama group from St Francis College and a Biddeford children’s theater program press city officials to reverse funding cuts that closed Biddeford City Theater. They cite 50 performances last season, economic benefits, and community support as reasons to keep the venue open.
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Portland
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