Floods sweep eight states as Nixon tours Harrisburg scene
President Nixon visited flood areas in Harrisburg Pa as eight states faced cresting rivers from Agnes and a successor storm. The Susquehanna rose to 32.8 feet, flooding downtowns, 700 guardsmen deployed, hospitals overwhelmed, and water supplies cut in many communities. Across New York and Virginia, cities like Wilkes Barre Elmira and Richmond faced evacuations and rationing amid rescue efforts and water shortages.
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Convention rules reshape 1972 delegates in Miami Beach
Analysis notes unprecedented delegate reshaping as reform rules widen participation at the July convention in Miami Beach. About one third of delegates are women, 20 percent under 30, and 15 percent black, with state delegations split and power shifting from old party bosses to McGovern Shirley Chisholm supporters and minority groups.
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Nixon Kissinger China talks drift on Vietnam bargaining
Diplomatic exchanges with Premier Chou En Lai and Chinese leaders yield no clear indication on Vietnam. Kissinger and Nixon aides stress direct talks with Hanoi, while North Vietnamese negotiators return to Paris and the Paris talks are suspended from three months ago. The United States and China say discussions were earnest and useful but no settlement yet.
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Vietnam
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People’s Republic
Washington
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UN Security Council debates again over Israel Lebanon clash
The UN Security Council met for a second time in two days to discuss clashes between Israel and Lebanon but adjourned as resolutions were not ready. Yugoslav president Mossey urged condemnation of Israeli attacks and the release of Syrian officers, while the U.S. promised a fair, balanced resolution and others prepared to consider new members. Damascus radio cited Syria alleging broader plans and possible sanctions.
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Plan To Cut Influence Of Existing Party Units Approved By Committee
Washington AP report on Rules Committee action approving a sweeping reform plan to reshape the Democratic Party national base and financing It reduces influence of existing party organizations and backs a dues funded member driven system The plan backed by Sen George McGovern aims to seat only enrolled dues paying members and envisions a national party with a two million dollar annual budget from $10 per couple in 435 districts
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Wallace Governor Wallace Progress After Shooting
Wallace Maryland remains hospitalized in Silver Spring as therapists assist his mobility and he resumes a near regular routine. He naps in the afternoon and watches television in the evening, with Hee Haw among his favored programs while Roy Clark once entertained his political crowds in 1970.
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