Teachers Endorse McGovern Endorsement by AFT marks historic support
George McGovern received cheers and a $250,000 campaign pledge as the American Teachers Federation endorsed a presidential candidate for the first time in its 56 year history. He urged teachers to have the right to strike without jail, while AFT delegates rose for standing ovations. Humphrey praised labor leaders and defended McGovern against Nixon era critiques as the convention wrapped.
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Teacher Federation
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Nixon Defends Defense Cuts in Legion Speech
In Chicago Nixon, opening a campaign swing to Illinois and Michigan, accused George McGovern of courting world insecurity by opposing defense programs. He urged strength as the basis for lasting peace, saying he would not gamble with American safety and pledged continued prudent military spending. McGovern, addressing the same Legion platform, warned against allowing the US to become a second-rate power if elected.
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Michigan
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Heron Tuahoay
Spiro Agnew
Toy Face
Minneapolis
Veterans of
Saigon Toll for Offensive Scars
Saigon reports 617 government troops killed and 3,311 wounded in the latest week of North Vietnamese offensive, lifting two week total to 15,610 dead and 50,909 wounded. U.S. sources suggest actual deaths may exceed official figures by about 3,000. Civilian casualties also high.
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Saigon
Employment In Linn Hits 2-Year High
The Iowa State Employment Service reports Cedar Rapids metropolitan area employment rose to 73,400 in July, up 900 from June and 700 above July 1971, reducing unemployment to 2.8 percent. Workforce grew to 74,300 as manufacturing added 50 jobs, with July marking the first month since Sep 1970 that local unemployment met or fell below the state rate.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa State
Princi
Medical Emergency at Elkader Quickly Cured
Elkader faced a medical emergency after two physicians fell ill and a vacationing doctor could not be reached. University of Medicine residents granted temporary licenses assisted, with regional medical program officials coordinating care. Dr. A B Prescher and Dr. Don Blaschke later joined Elkader’s efforts to stabilize patients.
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the Gazette
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Ioe VA. College of Medicine
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Curnow
A. B. Prescher
Elkeder
Don. Blaschke
1000 Arrests Stop Nixon Convention Protests in Miami Beach
Miami Beach saw over 1000 demonstrators arrested as they attempted to disrupt Nixon's convention finale. Police faced teargas, barricades, and scattered injuries while protesters and officers clashed. After release, demonstrators retreated toward Flamingo Park as authorities prepared further hearings and trials.
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Chicago
Miami? Beach
William Armstrong
Dade County
Miami
Dem Opstretard
Scrote Biscayne-bay
Flamingo Park Camp
Convention Hall
Marsha Monestersky
Students For A Democratic Society
Barri
Alien Ginsberg
Yippie Readver
Jeff Nighthyrd
Ling
Rocky Pomerance
Viclsham
Parked Car Crash Kills Man in C R
Donald D. Brown, 67, of 1400 Second Avenue SE, died early Thursday from injuries after a parking lot collision on First Avenue Ridge. Michael A. Kenney, 27, of 305 Janice Drive NW, admitted throttle sticking caused his car to strike the Helebrant vehicle, sending Brown to the ground. Brown, a fisherman with Sidney Holebrant, suffered head chest and spine injuries and died at St. Luke's Hospital. Police said the parked car was pushed eight feet. Investigation continues. Brown is the year's third traffic fatality, with five deaths by this time.
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Janice Drive NW
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Pallce
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Hanoi Lifeline May Prolong U S War Role
Washington officials say North Vietnam still receives substantial military supplies despite bombing. They warn US involvement could last longer if Hanoi and Saigon continue to clash, with possibilities of limited strikes from bases in Thailand and carriers continuing.
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Itsen
Three U.S. Combat Deaths Tallied
Saigon AP reports three Amore jeans killed in action last week with two wounded eight missing and 11 dead from non hostile action. U.S. command notes this is the lowest weekly combat toll in eight weeks though reporting delays affect totals. Overall war casualties: 45,850 killed in action 1,839 missing or captured 905,943 wounded in action 10,284 dead from non-hostile causes.
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Saigon
Amore Jeans
U.S
Reece
When in doubt delegate and refer to coordinating committee
A brief quirky note contrasts charging and pondering with delegation when in trouble. It mentions using a coordinating committee for review and ends with a playful nonsensical line. The tone resembles a light, humorous memo on problem solving and process.
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