Labor Leader Threat To Sit Out Election
Miami Beach UPI report says top labor leaders threaten to sit out the Nixon McGovern race while pressing a failed push to deny McGovern the Democratic nomination. AFL CIO may withhold support, though some unions back McGovern. Meany aides say no decision until after the convention.
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Miami Beach
UPI
George McGovern
McGovern
Afl-Cio
Henry Jackson
George Meany
Nixon
Jackson
Labor
Connally Expects No Nixon Vice Presidential Run
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally, back from a 17 nation mission for President Nixon, says he may campaign for Nixon's re election but expects no offer to be Nixon's running mate. He remains a Democrat and plans talks with Nixon later this week at the Western White House.
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Washington
Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
Connally
George McGovern
Spiro T. Agnew
G.O.P
Texas
White House
Mental Health Unit Helps in Buffalo Creek
West Virginia's Logan Mingo Community Mental Health Center operates from Amherstdale to aid Buffalo Creek flood survivors. Dr Mildred Bateman notes anxiety and grief linger after the February 26 disaster that left 118 dead and 4,000 homeless. The center, staffed by four aides and a social worker, with federal grant funds over 300,000 dollars, aims to stabilize families and support coping through counseling and guidance.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Department of Mental Health
Buffalo Creek Hollow
Mildred M. Bateman
State
Bateman
Popcorn Used In New Bumper
UCLA mechanical engineering student Dan Bell designed a hollow metal bumper filled with popcorn as an inexpensive impact absorbing material. The bumper, part of UCLA’s experimental car for a national urban vehicle design contest in Detroit, offers protection in a five mile per hour collision and adds a distinctive edible twist.
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Los Angeles
Dan Bell
Bell
UCLA
University
Detroit
California Court Holds Communist Party Ballot Rights
Thirty years ago the California Supreme Court upheld the Communist Party of California's appeal to appear on the state ballot. Want ads promote selling items of all sizes, with a contact number 398-8234.
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California Supreme Court
Communist Party of California
California
Dial
Glossary of National Convention Terms By Dick West
A humorous look at Democratic National Convention jargon with satirical definitions. It mocks terms like bellwether caucus delegate and loyalty oath, highlighting behind the scenes language and etiquette through playful absurdities.
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Miami Beach
National Convention
Project Junk Car week offers $5 for removal in Cedar Rapids
Private citizens within Cedar Rapids can participate in Project Junk Car July 10 to 14 to remove unwanted vehicles. Up to two cars per residence may be processed with a $5 incentive paid to the owner delivering a car to Van Dyke Sun Line Inc. Details cover operable vs non operable cars, police contact, and pickup July 17 to 28.
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Cedar Rapids
van Dyke Sun Line, Inc
Sixth Street
First Federal Savings
van Dyke Sun Line
First Federal Savings & Loan of
van Dyke-Sun Line, Inc
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Indianapolis
Case
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers
Jerry Wurf
I. W. Abel
United Steelworkers
Andrews Air Force Base
Buffalo Creek
By Dick West
Batants
Pri
Police Department
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