McGovern's firm path to 1972 nomination amid clashes
The Miami Beach convention scene shows George McGovern tightening order in a peace movement era marked by disciplined delegates. McGovern faced California credentials battles and rival oppostion within the Democratic Party, while planning a nationwide campaign push and a first presidential bid against Nixon.
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Kennedy cheers McGovern at Democratic Convention
Kennedy introduced George McGovern to 4200 delegates in Miami Beach praising the nominee as a path to greatness. He urged unity against Nixon, invoking John and Robert Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson while McGovern acknowledged the crowd with a victorious, hopeful stance.
Yippies Burn Johnson Portrait at Convention Protest
About 180 Yippies set a 10 foot portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson aflame during a protest near the Democratic Convention venue. They vowed to return in August to burn Republicans, as encampments near Flamingo Park shrank from earlier nights. Demonstrators then dispersed to head toward various North American locations while planning a larger rally at the Republican convention.
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Subee Aption reports cercony issues with weed control and pricing at $2.25 per unit. MEME Alpe pos sent ah CIRCLAATISN notes unclear items and potential municipal or regulatory references.
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McGovern Uses Come Home America Slogan in Nomination Speech
UPI reports George S. McGovern adopted the slogan Come Home America in his Democratic presidential nomination acceptance speech. Delegates Walker Maunlray and Valerie Kushner gave seconding speeches for Metrovere Wednesday night.
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McGovern plans unity drive to mend California rift
George McGovern will visit California in August to unite the state Democratic Party behind his presidential bid. Miles Rubin, a national campaign member from Los Angeles, said California with 45 electoral votes will be pivotal in November. A unity conference was held called by State Party Chairman Mamatt, but most participants were McGovern supporters. Rubin said there will be room for non McGovernites in the southern California campaign.
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Dole criticizes McGovern convention seen as unbossed
Republican National Committee Chairman Robert Dole, in Monterey California, says Democrats traded a machine tradition for an unbossed convention. He claims McGovern's nomination failed grassroots reform and warned of a tough Nixon re nomination campaign.
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