McGovern Returns To Starting Point
George McGovern arrived in Manchester on a two day swing through Hartford Providence and New York City to hear voter concerns and challenge Nixon to televised debates. He stressed a listening trip while noting his Blue collar appeal began at the J Z McElwain Co shoe plant. Sufficient detail retained. no Friday dates beyond article.
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New Hampshire
Rights Leader Supports Nixon
Floyd B. McKissick former director of the Congress of Racial Equality will head a new organization backing Nixon's re election He favors a strong two party system and says blacks should participate across parties The group named the National Committee for a Two Party System will help Democrats and others who would back Nixon.
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Congress of Racial Equality
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House Unit Clears Nixon Busing Bill
The House Rules Committee voted to clear President Nixon's anti-busing bill for House action next week. The measure would set guidelines for future desegregation orders and allow busing only as a last resort, with a provision to reopen past orders to conform to new rules.
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Lake Delhi sale sparks varied local reaction
Two Dubuque brothers said they have been given an option to buy the seventy acre Lake Delhi and dam from Interstate Power Co. They plan to charge lakefront property owners a use fee to fund development of recreational areas. Residents question public ownership and state interest.
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Connally Opens Democrats for Nixon Campaign Drive
Former treasury secretary John B. Connally launched a Democrats for Nixon effort denouncing George McGovern as creating an ideological party machine. He said the group would not pursue races but seek dissident Democrats to back Nixon Agnew. Connally estimated about 20 million Democrats had already decided Nixon was the better choice.
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Luck of the Irish Prevails Nobody Hurt in Bombs
In Londonderry and Belfast six men avert tragedy as a brown paper wrapped bomb blasts near a bus depot and a dress shop fail to injure anyone. Scarlet Burt warns coworkers and hides as destruction erupts, while clashes erupt around Anderstown social center with British troops driving youths from the area. Police and residents report no injuries from the blasts while the unrest continues through the night.
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Fischer Spassky Play 13th Game After Draw
In Reykjavik, Fischer and Spassky prepare for the 13th world chess championship game as the score sits 7-5 in favor of Fischer. Spassky needs seven points to win while Fischer requires five. After an overnight adjournment, Spassky increased pressure and Fischer attempted a rook attack before Adjourning move 60.
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Senate backs bill restricting easily concealed handguns
The Senate approved a bill 68 to 25 aimed at banning sale of pocket handguns and similar easily concealed weapons, with sponsors arguing the measure would curb criminal use while opponents warn of limited impact and uncertain fate in the House. It would not affect private ownership or require universal firearm registration, instead rolling back dealer purchase records.
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Viet Cong demands resignation as talks stall in Vietnam
In Paris the Viet Cong outlined for the first time its demand for a coalition regime in South Vietnam. The group insists negotiations stay deadlocked until the Thieu government resigns. UPI reports Hanoi pressed the claim amid ongoing accusations of U S bombing of dikes.
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FBI Director asks Congress for more agents
Acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray says the bureau may seek supplemental funds to boost its nearly 9000 agents amid rising crime and hijacking tied kidnappings He cites cases including a high profile mortgage of a Minnesota financier’s wife and a Visalia California kidnapping as evidence of growing demands on agents
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Turner says he is misunderstood in anti gambling crusade
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner defends his crackdown on midway gambling as a necessary effort while awaiting a federal ruling on blocking enforcement. Turner laments the burden of the case and says the probe began after a Des Moines news inquiry into a North Buena Vista church picnic with illegal gambling, beer sales, and a large crowd.
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Altormey
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Saigon Troops Score Victory Near Quang Tri
Saigon forces gain in Quang Tri clearing the southern sector and destroying 14 tanks southwest of the city while suffering heavy losses as a major enemy assault hits the central highlands north of Pleiku near the Cambodian border. Militia units of about 300 men lose contact, with 15 killed, 10 missing, and 20 wounded, as government troops regroup amid uncertain enemy tolls.
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Soviet Pact Passes House Foreign Affairs Panel
The 10 to 5 Soviet five year limitation pact on land and submarine missiles won easy approval in the House Foreign Affairs Committee on a vacuum vote. Chairman Thomas E. Morgan said a full House vote on the Moscow signed agreement dated May 28 is set for next Wednesday and noted no Senate style clarifications were added in committee.
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Fear Antiwar Rider Could Kill Aid Bill
AP report from Washington describes the antiwar rider threatening to derail a $2.1 billion military foreign aid bill. House leaders warn the provision could force a yes or no vote on pulling U.S. forces from Indo China and releasing prisoners, while some fear rejection of any aid package. Senate opposition to Nixon requests persists as personnel debates continue.
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