Nixon plans quiet convention week and news intake
President Nixon will monitor the Republican convention as time allows using newspapers for most news while a TV sits in his office. He works on re election strategy with aides and will meet budget chief Caspar Weinberger to discuss spending in the election year. The White House accuses Congress of excess spending amid inflation concerns.
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UPI
Nixon
Ronald Ziegler
Thavreck
Caspar Weinberger
Sears
le Congress
Jd Tailuce
Democrats Back Platform Debates In Long Credentials Session
In Miami Beach Democrats endure a nine hour credentials wrangle before resuming talks on a platform plank list. The draft backs ending the Vietnam War, fighting inflation, restoring employment, ending the draft, closing tax loopholes, welfare reform, handgun sale limits, and claims the right to be different, while supporting busing as a policy tool.
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Miami Beach
Muskie shifts to McGovern camp amid convention clash
Senator Edmund S Muskie faced a tough choice between backing George McGovern and risking a bitter floor fight or joining the anti McGovern effort. He chose the latter, tarnishing his image as he remained silent on the disputed credentials. The convention later overturned the credentials decision, declaring McGovern the winner and leaving Muskie and Hubert Humphrey in opposition.
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Miame .Beach
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George McGovern
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McGovern
Hubert Huraphtey
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O'Brien urges solid candidate at Democratic convention
Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. OBrien called for a presidential hopeful who can keep promises and end excessive rhetoric. He urged a constructive nominee who will deliver what is promised, criticizing backers of Sen. George McGovern for pledges seen as unattainable.
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N.A.A
Police Repel Antiwar Protest At Miami Convention
Riot police in Miami Beach dispersed a large antiwar gathering as demonstrators rushed the Democratic convention hall gates. About 400 protesters ripped a fence and two gates, then retreated when 500 helmeted officers advanced with clubs and spray. One man, Ernest Herron, 30, was arrested for breaking and entering. several officers were injured. The protest, linked to a Pearl People’s March led by Rev. Ralph Abernathy, followed a peaceful rally at Flamingo Park amid heavy security and a rain shower.
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
National Welfare Rights Organation
Plamingo Pack
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Rocky Pomerane
Chicago
Enchantment cited in New Mexico Puerto Rico roll call
Delegates at the UPU convention engage in a playful exchange during a late first session. New Mexico is announced as la terra del encanto and Puerto Rico responds with ye tambien me su encanto voles, highlighting a light moment amid formal proceedings.
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UPU
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Spai
New Mexico
la Terra del Encanto
Puerto Rico
Lindsay plays tennis in Miami Beach crowd stays loyal
Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York, once a potential Democratic nominee, jokes about his Florida trip after a poor primary showing. He says he is having a great time in Miami Beach and remains a notable figure at the party convention.
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Miami Beach
UPI
John V. Lindsay
New York
Thepublican
Lindsay
Florida
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Miami Beach Convention Exudes Color and Tension
UPI reports a crowded Miami Beach convention packed with diverse delegates in casual attire. Amid intense credential battles from California and Illinois, the arena hums with emotion yet avoids the Chicago convention’s earlier rancor as delegates push issues into action despite chaos of congested aisles and noisy hall.
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UPI
Sul
New Mexico
California
Illinois
Tere
Chicago
Kennedy Coolly Enjoys Cape Cod Pause Amid Miami Convention
Sen Edward Kennedy relaxed at his summer home on Cape Cod as Democratic Convention debates unfolded in Miami Beach. He denied plans to attend unless urged by the nominees and said he would help if asked. He recalled sailing with family and a picnic for caddies at a summer camp, while touting his non-candidate stance.
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Mass
Miami
Edward Am. Kennedy
Miami Beach
Kennedy
Cape Cod
Chappaquiddick
Georges. McGovern
McGovern confident on Congress despite GOP gambit
UPI report notes McGovern dismisses claims that his presidential bid would cost Democrats control of Congress. He cites House and Senate analyses showing most districts remain safely Democratic, with about 117 swing seats potentially affected by a presidential coat tail.
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