Rockefeller's campaign faces pushback from early backers
The piece notes Rocky's bid to win public opinion support for a GOP victory in November. After a weak start, polls improved but loyalty faltered with key backers like Maryland Governor Agnew who broke toward Nixon after March 21. Volpe also endorsed Nixon, complicating Rockefeller's efforts.
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Corry Memorial Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted
The News Today lists admissions and discharges for Corry and nearby areas as of 7 a.m. Patients include Mrs Walter Foster R D 1 1 Corry Mrs George Baker R D 4 Frederick Walsh Union City Mrs Vernon Humphrey R D 4 Corry Dennis 5 son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Merritt Fredonia NY Mrs Vern Burrous 916 East Sixth Street Discharges include Rose Bolan Harold Bensink Mrs Ashley Beardsley Mrs Ralph Miles and son Timothy James Mrs Harold Burt and daughter Sherri Suzanne John Whitney Findley Lake Terri and Sheryl Mosher Randy Mosher George Pransky and others. Pearls rings half price at Taylor's Jewelry 118.
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Centerville
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John Whitney
Findley Lake
Terri
Sheryl
Larry Mosher
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North Clymer
George Pransky
Nixon seals Wisconsin votes in smooth convention surge
Jubilant figures centered on Hatfield and Percy with Lindsay in the backdrop as Nixon overwhelmed Rockefeller and Reagan in a well organized roll call battle. Delegates roared when Wisconsin moved the state tally past the 667 nomination threshold, cementing Nixon’s path to the nomination.
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Oregon
Charles H. Percy
Ilinois
John V. Lindsay
New York
Nixon
Rockefeller
Reagan
Wisconsin
Romney
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
California
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New Jersey
Ilinis
Ford Convention Proceedings Open With Vice Presidential Nominations
Action Today reports that Chairman Gerald R. Ford calls the convention to order at 7 30 p m EDT. Delegates conduct nominating and seconding speeches for the vice presidential candidate with a roll call and then hear acceptance speeches by the VP and presidential nominees before adjournment.
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Gerald R. Ford
Nixon names choice for vice president amid late night call
The text describes Nixon at a late night session where he prepared to name his VP pick. A call from Hubert Humphrey occurs as Nixon and Humphrey exchange wary banter about political wounds. The moment follows a meeting with about 25 congressmen.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Combatant Society
Clark MacGregor
R-Minn
Nixon picks running mate debate rages after long convention
The convention eyed potential candidates including Hatfield Romney Volpe Rockefeller Reagan and Lindsay as Nixon nears a choice. Nixon said he will pick a running mate who best fits with him and keeps the country united, while noting he won the nomination without Northern or Southern concessions.
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Ilinois
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Tennessee
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Michigan
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Massachusetts
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