Nixon McGovern Campaign Winds Down Ahead of Election
As polls show Nixon leading, McGovern campaigns from St Louis to New York denouncing Nixon as deceiving the public on Vietnam peace. Shriver and Agnew wrap up final appearances while public polls hint at a Nixon landslide, with race for Senate and House expectations mixed.
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Rogers Says Cease-Fire Not For Several Weeks
Secretary of State William Rogers says final Vietnam cease-fire likely to be several weeks away as private talks resume. North Vietnam's Xuan Thuy cautions a final meeting possible if conditions suit. Defense chief Laird notes faster weapon deliveries to South Vietnam to bolster in-country security.
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Indians vow to defend federal building in Washington standoff
In Washington AP report on the Trail of Broken Treaties occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building. Indian leaders including Ilan Vernon Bellencourt say they will resist eviction as federal negotiators set a court deadline. Officials anticipate a confrontation resembling past clashes.
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High Court to Review New York Parochial Fund Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals from New York officials and parochial schools over a 28 million dollar annual state fund for private schools. The case centers on whether mandated payments for exams records and reporting violate the First Amendment. Proceedings set for early next year with a decision by June 1973.
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Nixon Holds Lead In Election Eve Polls Amid McGovern Gains
National polls show President Nixon favored by 59 percent of voters with 35 percent for George McGovern and 6 percent undecided. Gallup release notes Nixon ahead as Cheskin refrains from prediction, calling the race unlike any before.
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McGovern launches coast to coast finale in bid to bring America home
New York AP reports Sen George McGovern, exhausted but determined, begins a coast to coast final campaign span before his two year effort to win the White House ends with the electorate. He says the nation must realize there has been deception at home and in the war and peace issue.
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U.S. Helicopters Shot Down Near Da Nang
Communist forces downed three U S helicopters within 14 miles of Da Nang killing two Americans and wounding three U S Command said. B32 bombers reached 56 miles of the 20th parallel in deep raids north of Vinh as part of a push to blunt a Communist buildup ahead of any cease fire.
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Indochina At A Glance
Secretary Rogers says talks on a Vietnam peace pact will resume soon though final terms may take weeks. North Vietnamese negotiator Xuan Thuy tells NYT Hanoi is ready to resume if Washington is serious. Communist forces shoot down three U.S. helicopters near Da Nang, killing two Americans as U.S. B52s strike deep in North Vietnam.
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Three U.S. Helicopters Shot Down Near Da Nang
U S military reports three helicopters shot down in Vietnam. A Cobra gunship was destroyed after crashes south of Da Nang killing one crewman and wounding another. An OH6 was down with one wounded during recovery, and a second OH6 evacuated casualties. Total aircraft lost rises to about 8,488, including 4,851 helicopters, as B52s fly within 56 miles of the 20th parallel.
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Inside The Journal Sports Theaters Election Information And Stories
A concise digest of entertainment sports theater notes and election coverage referencing FBI files on Senator Eagleton and a Japanese hijacking case. It highlights minority candidates running in upcoming races and civic information for March dates. The item reflects a broad, era-typical wire-service style summary.
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