McGovern Rallies Against Nixon as Campaign Ends
McGovern toured multiple cities amid accusations that Nixon deceived the nation about Vietnam peace prospects. He called Nixon a Roman emperor and argued the big lie undermines congressional powers. Nixon advocated a clear choice and praised America’s future, urging unity in the election’s final hours.
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McGovern Eyes Pennsylvania Key To Victory Over Nixon
George McGovern bets on Pennsylvania as a pivotal state with 27 electoral votes. Democrats lead registrations but expect a tight race amid war and corruption themes. Nixon backers forecast a plurality up to 700000 votes as campaign teams mobilize through phone drives and organizing efforts statewide.
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Probe continues in Wattsburg man death
State Police pursue inquiry into Leonard Allen 65 Erie whose body surfaced in Lake Pleasant two days after he was reported missing. Authorities note a break in at his home and call the death unusual while awaiting autopsy results. Russell Allen says a forced door and missing clues prompt the probe.
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Bear Lake Boy Charged In Gun Death
Teddy W. Warham 16 from Bear Lake was charged with pointing a deadly weapon and voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Kevin J Hyde 16 in Pittsfield. Warham released on 1500 cash bond after arraignment. Hyde died from a buckshot blast in a car downtown.
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Robbery and crashes plague Corry area police
State Police occupied the Corry substation this weekend for incidents including a Union City man robbed and beaten on a rural road near Lake Pleasant. Richard Barnes was attacked after stopping to aid a stalled vehicle, losing a watch and $15. Separate weekend crashes include a deer strike on Route 89 near Wattsburg injuring no one, a Corry resident perdering control on Route 6 causing $400 damage, and a Wayne Street driver causing $150 damage to two guard posts with no injuries.
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Council Agenda Packed With Key City Issues Tonight
City Council meets in regular session to discuss three matters led by safety director William Halfast. Topics include street lighting and burning removal of houses, plus advertising bids for a new fire truck after trimming initial specs. Robert Grice will push a drug abuse program resolution, while Mayor Zarger comments on Sciota Street paving and David Johnson sets bids for the 1973 and later refuse contract.
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Indians Ready War With U S In Occupied Federal Building
Hundreds of Indian demonstrators prepared to defend their four day seizure of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in Washington as federal negotiators set a court eviction deadline for 8 am. Trail of Broken Treaties leaders warned of a confrontation resembling a massacre at Wounded Knee while authorities planned to force removal. Estimates of those inside ranged from 400 to 2000 as barricades were reinstalled and talks narrowed to leaving the building.
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100 Per Cent Turnout in Erie County Elgin Vote Feud
In Elgin Borough Erie County a heated fight over reducing council members from seven to five threatens a record turnout. A backstory of court orders refusals and unclear legal rulings shows factions clashing since 1971. The 127 registered voters may cast a total of 127 ballots on the council size question.
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