Eagleton withdraws as McGovern running mate
Sen. Thomas Eagleton said he is not bitter about withdrawing from the Democratic ticket at George McGovern's urging. He announced plans to seek re election to the Senate from Missouri in 1974 and stated he has confidence in his health.
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Florida
Reubin Askew
R. Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Georgia
Julian Bond
Jimmy Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Democratic National Committee
Poll shows 61.5 percent favor Eagleton after disclosure
A Sindlinger poll of 1,278 adults July 25 to 30 found 61.5 percent favored Eagleton remaining as Democratic vice presidential nominee, 29.4 percent said he should quit, and 9.1 percent had no comment. Eagleton withdrew Monday night amid disclosure of psychiatric history.
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California Senate approves $7200 teacher minimum salary bill AB 586
The Senate approved a bill by Assemblyman Peter Chacon to raise the state minimum public school teacher salary to 7200 per year, moving to Governor Reagan after a 29 to 6 vote. Opponents warned small districts cannot keep up with the increase.
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World at a glance floods Luzon worst disaster in Philippine history
Monsoon rains flood much of Luzon and the Manila area in what authorities call the worst natural disaster in Philippine history. The storm overwhelms roads, inundates towns, and threatens communities across the region.
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Five men tied to Democratic headquarters break-in linked to Nixon funds
A $25,000 check intended for President Nixon's re election campaign was found in the account of Bernard Barker among five men charged with burglary at the Democratic National Committee offices. The First Bank and Trust Co. check from Boca Raton was made out to Kenneth Dahlberg, the Nixon Midwest finance chair, and deposited in Barker's account in April. Barker later drew numerous $100 bills, linking the funds to the break in and bugging incident. Former DNC chair Lawrence O'Brien filed a $1 million suit against the Nixon campaign committee over the matter.
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Haiphong Shipyard Hit in First U.S. Jet Strike
U S Navy jets attacked Haiphong Shipyard No 3 in the harbor leaving large fires. The strike targeted shallow draft vessels with no deepwater ships hit and no foreign vessels in the area.
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Haiphong Harbor
Algerian authorities seize $1 million ransom from hijack
Algerian authorities seized the $1 million ransom collected by hijackers who forced a U.S. jet to fly to Algiers. The airliner landed with the hijackers and crew before the plane proceeded to Barcelona. The United States asked Algeria to return the ransom.
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Court helps two bedridden octogenarians in San Francisco
The California Supreme Court granted Ella Garst 81 and Mildred Young 83 a temporary restraining order to remain at Garden Hospital after they were among 70 patients facing removal due to Medi Cal coverage. The women are the last two of the group. The case proceeds to further court review by the high court.
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Pay hike hinges on council rigidity
Corona city employes face a possible pay raise tied to the city council maintaining its current tax rate of $2.10 per $100 assessed value. Negotiations with Judy Harris and Leslie Scott of the Corona employees association continue, with fringe benefits and salary raises under review. A 17 percent north Corona reassessment provides ongoing funds, unlike last year when a token raise relied on water utility funds. The impasse remains undecided as talks mirror last year’s stage.
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Sam Yorty
Corona City
Judy Harris
Corona Employes Association
Leslie Scott
Corona
Ontario
McGovern Defense Budget Cut Defeated in Senate
The Senate rejected George McGovern's bid to trim future Pentagon spending by 4 billion dollars in a 59 to 33 vote. Supporters praised the move as a needed hard choice. opponents warned it would threaten national security and shielded by lawmakers like Hugh Scott and Margaret Chase Smith.
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Senate Today
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Rpa
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
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FBI Ballistics Inconclusive in Wallace Shooting Case
An FBI lab technician testified that tests could not prove bullets came from the gun found at the scene of Alabama Governor George C. Wallace and three others being wounded. The inconclusive results leave the weapon origin unresolved pending further evidence.
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FBI
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Edwards appoints Elaine Edwards to Senate seat
Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards names his wife Elaine to fill the unexpired term of late Senator Allen J. Ellender. He aims to stake a symbolic gesture toward women in Congress while ensuring the elected successor gains seniority. Elaine Edwards becomes the second woman in the Senate after Maine's Margaret Chase Smith.
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Baton Rouge
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Maine
Three New Faults Halt Tulare Nuclear Plan
AP reports three previously unknown earthquake faults at the Frazier Valley site near Porterville prompted the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to drop plans for a nuclear plant. Howard King cited long geologic evidence but acknowledged lack of proof against movement in the past 500000 years per AEC standards, ending the option to buy 2153 acres.
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Smog Alert Tracked Prado Reading Peaks at .37 Yesterday
Smog alert issued yesterday as Prado readings reached .37. Riverside peaked at .33 while today at noon Prado stood at .13. Today's noon temperature was 37 with an overnight low of 68 and yesterday's high reached 107.
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