Wisconsin primary reshapes Dem race McGovern edges Humphrey
In Milwaukee the Wisconsin Democratic primary catapults George McGovern to a commanding seven of nine districts and 54 of 67 convention votes, edging Wallace who secures second with a late rural surge. Humphrey trails, Muskie collapses to fourth, while Jackson and others lag. Crossovers from the GOP boost McGovern and Wallace as Lindsay withdraws and hints at endorsements.
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Lindsay
Milwaukee
George McGovern
Wisconsin
New York
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Sen
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Maine
G.O.P
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Florida
Jackson
Ohio
CBS Morning News
Miami Beach
Kenosha
Racine
Green Bay
Minnesota
McGovern Cracks Wisconsin Win Boosts Nomination Bid
Senator George McGovern scored a sweeping Wisconsin primary victory, signaling a major advance in his 1972 presidential bid. The win places him as a leading contender and shifts momentum away from aging frontrunner Muskie while reinforcing McGovern’s strategy of occupying the party’s liberal wing. Lindsay’s sixth-place finish ends his bid and narrows Massachusetts contest focus toward McGovern, Muskie, and Humphrey as April primaries loom.
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Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
George McGovern
McGovern
Wisconsin
Gene Pokorny
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Gary Hart
Democratic Party
Hart
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Illinois
Florida
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
John V. Lindsay
New York
Lindsay
Adam Clayton Powell Dies After Long Illness in Miami
Adam Clayton Powell 63, flamboyant former congressman, dies after a long illness at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Complications from a prior prostate operation cited. Powell, first black congressman from the East, faced ouster in 1967 and 1968, re elected in special and general elections, but faced punishment and loss of seniority.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
Jackson Memorial Hospital
U.S. Coast Guard
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Bahamas
Congress
Powell
House Education and Labor Committee
Charles
Nursing Home Fire Kills Nine in Wisconsin
A flash fire swept through the Fair Hills nursing home in Rosecrans Wisconsin killing nine elderly residents. Two of the remaining four residents were injured one escaped uninjured and another was away. Coroner James Bowers said deaths were from smoke inhalation and the cause was not yet determined.
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Rosecrans
Wis
UPI
Wisconsin
Fair Hills
James Bowers
Chuckle Science Advances Lag Behind Comics by Half Century
A lighthearted note explains that Chuckle Science has progressed but remains about 50 years behind the modern comic book era, reflecting a humorous take on scientific progress in popular culture.
Stocks Make Sharp Gains Amid Vietnam War News
New York AP reports the Dow Jones average rose 8.73 to 952.14 as advances outpaced declines 2 to 1. Analysts say the upturn follows late Tuesday gains and reflects investor confidence as markets weather news of a new enemy offensive in South Vietnam.
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New York
South Vietnam
New York Stock Exchange
Hussein arrives in Florida for 10 day vacation
King Hussein of Jordan touched down in Palm Beach Florida for a 10 day holiday. He plans leisure time at resort areas and sightseeing, with officials saying the visit will emphasize rest and private relaxation away from diplomatic duties.
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Palm Beach
Hussein of
Jordan
Decisive Battle On Thieu Says During Vietnam War
North Vietnamese forces widened their offense to a new front north of Saigon with tank led infantry assaults and Mig-19 fighters across the DMZ. Thieu declared a decisive battle, urging U.S. air and logistical support to prevent the loss of Quang Tri and Thua Thien provinces.
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Quang Tri
Demilitarized Zone
Vu van Giai
Quang Tri Province
Dong Ha
Giai
Dmz
Thieu
South Vietnam
Thua Thien
Cambodia
Cua Viet-Dong Ha River
U.S
Nixon Expands B 52 Bomber Deployment in Vietnam War
Washington reports President Nixon is sending 20 additional B 52 bombers to bolster forces in South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as Hanoi presses the offensive. Pentagon declines to comment on operational matters while Abrams coordinates air support and US bases in the region.
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Washington
Nixon
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Indo-China
Demilitarized Zone
Laos
Cambodia
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
Jerry W. Friedheim
Linn G O P Caucuses Stir Little Debate
Linn county Republicans held two in one precinct and statutory caucuses to elect delegates for the June conventions. The main topics included abortion law changes property tax relief and state aid for private schools. Gov. Ray led in straw polls against Jepsen with narrow margins.
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Linn County
Richard Nixon
Robert Ray
Roger Jepsen
Cedar Rapids
Ray
Jepsen
Linn
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