McGovern Clinches 1972 Dem Nomination in Miami Beach
Sen George McGovern clinched the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination minutes after Hubert Humphrey withdrew. An AP poll showed delegates and Humphrey supporters giving McGovern a first ballot win. Sen Edmund Muskie was also dropping out, with Edward Kennedy as a top VP possibility per aides.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Associated Press
Humphrey
McGovern
Sen
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Gardner Runs as Write-In for Decatur City Council
Herbert Hub Gardner, 34.416 Jackson St SE, says he will run as a write-in candidate for city council place two in the Aug 8 election. A veteran of many campaigns, he cites crime prevention, tourism promotion, and environmental protection as priorities. He criticizes current efforts on crime and opposes bribing new industry, urging careful screening to keep Decatur appealing.
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Herbert
Hub) Gardner
Jackson St
Gardner
Decatur
Humphrey Withdraws From Race After California Loss
Humphrey bows out at a news conference pledging to keep fighting for social justice though without endorsing McGovern. Wallace and Jackson stay in as McGovern nears first ballot, while Muskie lags. Kennedy and Woodcock named by McGovern aides as potential veep choices amid party divisions.
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Humphrey
McGovern
George Wallace
Alabama
Henry M. Jackson
Minnesota
White House
California
Kennedy
Woodcock
Eleanor
UAW
Wallace
Hunter Named SNB President
C. W. Nelson long serving president of State National Bank of Alabama will become vice chairman and be succeeded by B. N. Hunter. Hunter, executive VP and chief administrative officer since February, was praised for 44 years of service and will stay on the loan and trust investment committees. Hunter joined in 1965 after a Memphis upbringing and Memphis State accounting degree. Board announcement came after Decatur meeting in Scottsboro. Brock lauded internal promotion as a sign of stable leadership. Nelson began in 1928 and rose through the Tennessee Valley Bank lineage, with long state banking ties and community roles.
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C. W. Nelson
State National Bank of Alabama
B. N. Hunter
Nelson
Bank Holding Company
Harry Brock
Loan and Trust
Hunter
Memphis
Memphis State University
State National
Scottsboro
Brock
Decatur
Union Planters Bank
Bank
Bank Credit Department
Hartselle
Birmingham Southern College
School of Banking of the South
Louisiana State University
Tennessee Valley Bank
Cullman
Courtland
State Banking Department
Paint Rock
New Hope
Sheffield
American Institute of Banking
Southeastern
Robert Morris Associates
Rotary Club
First United Methodist Church
World Chess Championship opens without Fischer
REYKJAVIK AP The World Chess Championship began today without Bobby Fischer the American challenger. The event starts amid expectations and global attention as opponents face off in a high stakes match.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Wallace Sets Visit To Convention Hall
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace says he will carry his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination to the convention floor in Miami Beach tonight while Senator Hubert H. Humphrey withdraws from the race. Wallace seeks platform changes including an anti-busing plank and higher defense spending and plans talks with other candidates’ delegates. Wallace emphasizes the convention’s significance and notes McGovern appears favored to win the nomination.
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Humphrey
George McGovern
California
Minnesota
Winford Turner
Miami Beach
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wallace
Charles Snider
Snider
South Dakota
McGovern
Laurel
Nixon
Democratic Party
Three Choppers Lost In Assault North Of Quang Tri
U S Marines lifted South Vietnamese troops into a combat zone north of Quang Tri City facing heavy fire. Three helicopters were knocked down. two crews were safe, third crew fate unclear. Government forces surrounded the provincial capital as battles raged at the city outskirts. North Vietnamese losses included 104 killed and six tanks destroyed. Capt. Don Dickenson said the enemy is firmly entrenched.
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Saigon
U. S
Quang Tri City
U.S
U S
7Th Fleet
Quang Tri
Thach Han River
Don Dickenson
Bradenton
Fla
Associated Press
Dennis Neeld
Dickenson
Convention Schedule for Democratic National Convention
MIAMI BEACH AP The Democratic National Convention released tonight's schedule with sessions starting at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. The program lists approximate consideration of the Platform Committee and the Rules Committee after the opening sessions, but no exact timing was given.
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Miami
National Hurricane Center
Charleston
D.C
Miami Beach
Fla
Platform Committee
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