Muskie Pullout Seen as McGovern Humphrey Split
McGovern and Humphrey spoke in the cloakroom after a Senate vote, saying Muskie urged party unity and will not reveal his convention role. Humphrey plans to stay in the race to honor supporters, aiming for a harmonious convention. California primary counts show McGovern leading Humphrey, with Muskie still delaying active candidacy.
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McCloskey Faces Backlash Over POW Target Talk
Leaders of the National League of Families condemn Rep. Paul McCloskey for suggesting North Vietnam could use American prisoners as hostage targets. Mrs. Stephen Hanson urges him to withdraw and face censure as her Marine husband remains missing in Laos.
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Humphrey doubts shift to McGovern
In Washington Hubert Humphrey predicts Senator Edmund Muskie will not endorse George McGovern for the Democratic nomination today. Humphrey, meeting Muskie and McGovern separately, says Muskies supporters may be disappointed and notes the race remains unsettled with delegates still uncommitted on Capitol Hill.
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U S probes Pakistan shift of relief funds to defense
The State Department said an inquiry is under way into how much of a 10 million dollar U S relief grant for East Pakistan was diverted last year by Pakistan to border fortifications. A second grant of equal size was canceled after discovery. The spokesman said the diversion was clear and criticized the seven month delay in disclosure.
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McGovern Open to Minor Shifts to Hone Unity
McGovern signals readiness to adjust some economic proposals to unite the Democratic Party after leading California and other states. He says he can build a coalition, remains committed to core reforms, and warns that courting regulars and unions could ease a November win while risking image as a reformer.
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Chisholm leaves door open on Wallace as VP candidate
SILVER SPRING MD Shirley Chisholm surprised visitors with a 15 minute hospital stop for George C Wallace and said he might be acceptable as a Democratic vice presidential running mate if he moderates his school integration stance. She noted she cannot work with him while his education positions stand as is. Humphrey suggested he could consider Wallace on a ticket under certain conditions, though he doubts a Humphrey Wallace pairing will occur.
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