Nixon Lands Labor And Demos Hit War in Campaign Swing
President Nixon and Sen. McGovern campaigned across major cities on Columbus Day weekend as the race entered its final four weeks. Nixon praised labor and immigrant groups at a Washington dinner while McGovern prepared a national TV address on Vietnam peace. Shriver planned labor-focused events in Baltimore Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as Democratic efforts to halt Nixon’s lead intensified.
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Anaheim
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Washington
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Laverance
Shriver
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Senate Debates Busing Bill Amid Filibuster Threats
Washington sped toward adjournment as the Senate sparred over the anti-busing measure approved by the House in August. Senator Griffin of Michigan estimated 65 votes, short of the two thirds needed to end debate, while leaders hoped to wrap up business for the year. Opponents warned of heightened racial tensions if enacted, and cloture votes loomed daily. In other news, former Senator George Bush died at age 79 in New York after a career spanning the Senate and U S ambassador roles.
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Gallup Poll Finds War Inflation Top U S Problems
Gallup reports the Vietnam war and inflation as the nation’s leading issues with 27 percent and 52 percent awareness respectively. Corruption in government ranks low among top concerns, while other problems like poverty and crime draw small but notable percentages. The survey, based on interviews Sept 22 to 25, measures voter priorities amid national debate.
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Shriver to Visit Cedar Rapids Airport Rally Friday
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sargent Shriver plans a campaign rally at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport on Friday. He will address supporters and hold a news conference before departing, part of a broader midwestern tour as the campaign intensifies ahead of the November 7 election.
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Chuckle Oerelluga Report Teases Odd Phrase Mix
The article presents a playful misquote about awaiting a fight and choosing companions, describing amusing confusion and a supposedly wonderful time with the wrong mix of people. The tone is light and curious, reflecting a dated regional humor style.
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Viet Peace Meeting Amid Saigon Threats
Saigon reports North Vietnamese and Viet Cong control Huong Phuong village and three hamlets 15 to 20 miles north of Saigon despite heavy air strikes. They hold Highway 13 toward Lai Khe as South Vietnamese forces battle to blunt the threat to Saigon.
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Five Die in Crashes on Same Road
Five people died in a series of traffic crashes on a county road north of Marion over the weekend. A Sunday afternoon crash around 2 p.m. injured others, raising Linn County's weekend death toll to five. Police report list missing and injured individuals as the investigation continues.
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Valuations Updated After Auditor Figures Change
The Cedar Rapids area faces a tax cut of about three mills as valuations shift. Auditor Arthur Williams releases updated figures showing Cedar Rapids and Marion districts with lower than predicted totals, altering tax bills and state aid projections.
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New Communist Offense Shifts Focus Toward Saigon
AP reports that after the recapture of Quang Tri City, North Vietnamese forces have mounted new attacks, moving the battle’s gravity south toward Saigon. Military observers anticipate increased pressure near Saigon and possibly the capital during the U.S. election period, while officials warn of renewed offensives as Vietnamese positions are resupplied.
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