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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1972

Page

5

Two Developments Spur G.O.P. Delegate Battle

In Miami Beach last week Mrs Beatrice Wheeler of Las Vegas cast Nevada ballots for under 5 000 Republicans while seated behind the New York delegation where Mrs Madeline Natoli sat. The scene illustrated tensions within the GOP as delegate voting patterns and regional influence shaped the convention race.

Miami Beach Beatrice Wheeler Las Vegas Nevada New York Madeline Natoli

Debate over GOP convention delegates and one vote per state

The piece analyzes how the 1948 formula plus a six-seat bonus system gives disproportionate convention clout to smaller or border states. It contrasts Southern realignment with Northern and Midwestern battlegrounds and notes New York and Nevada gain via recent Republican victories.

G.O.P

Beards Favored to Boost Police Confidence in Hampshire

Hampshire policemen are urged to grow beards to project strength and a fatherly image, per the force house journal. Inspector John Moore says facial hair helps secure younger officers against insecurity and reassures juvenile offenders.

Harry Young Southampton

Convention Plan Unit Meeting Set For Friday Luncheon

The ad hoc planning committee for the Chamber of Commerce convention and tourism bureau, chaired by William Pohorsky, will present a preliminary report at Friday's luncheon at the Boar's Head. Ed Colton invites observers to attend and reservations are required by Thursday through the bureau office.

Chamber of Commerce Convention and Tourism Bureau Bureau Boar’s Head William Pohorsky Convention Bureau

Norwegian Zoo Becomes Camel Exporter for Canada and Britain

Oslo reports that Kristiansand deer park in Norway has shipped two Afghan camels to Britain and plans to export more to Canada. Despite exporting 13 camels, Kristiansand hosts Europe’s largest Baktrian camel colony and continues negotiations.

Oslo Norway Ameri Deer Park Kristianssand Britain Canada Kristansand Europe

Store owners warned over Playboy sale in York region

Newmarket Ontario police threaten prosecution for selling the current Playboy issue. An officer says the ban stems from the magazine's obscene and undue exploitation of sex.

Newmarket, Ont York Area Playboy Magazine

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