Wallace Backers Plan California Delegate Conferences
Wallace supporters announced four regional California conferences to draft alternate delegates to oppose McGovern at the Democratic National Convention. Campaign official John Grainer named Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego and Fresno or Bakersfield for the meetings, date not disclosed. They also joined Chisholm Humphrey and Jackson allies in asking a federal judge to modify the winner take all delegate rule. the request was denied and appeal planned. McGovern won the primary with 47.2 percent.
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Word oddities and the fate of aggravate usage
A reader asks about aggravate and its accepted senses while authorities argue its primary meaning. The piece notes that aggravate should worsen a preexisting condition and offers synonyms. it also asks how adult entered adultery, highlighting language quirks.
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Ralph Borrelli
Ambler, Pa
Myth of constant readiness blamed for sexual strain
CHICAGO AP A Roman Catholic priest and author says a widespread modern myth makes men exhaust themselves trying to satisfy women. Rev Eugene C Kennedy of Loyola University argues true sexuality is a deep personality aspect that blossoms in loving relationships and ongoing effort, not in perpetual sexual readiness.
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Delegate Row At Convention Sparks Reapportionment Cue
In Los Angeles a Grainer briefing notes Humphrey’s camp has enough votes on the credentials committee to seek reapportionment, with Chisholm and Wallace figures cited. If denied, the petition would be part of the minority report on day one, and California’s delegation plans to attend as challenger if needed. The data cites 1960 figures showing 17.2 million of 6,128,997 U.S. families with two or more members.
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Chisholm
Sen. Humphrey
Los Angeles
Grainer
Washington
Mittee
Credentials Committee
California
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