McGovern levels 'big lie' charge on Nixon peace plan
Sen. George S. McGovern accused the Nixon administration of deceptive peace claims in Vietnam as Election Day nears. He said the U.S. is escalating the war and criticized Henry Kissinger for saying peace was near, calling it a deliberate mislead to the American people.
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Nixon Sees Vote as Clear Cut Momentous Choice
President urges election as a defining hour in a radio address. He outlines 10 goals described as the birthright of every American child, not campaign promises, aiming for peace with honor, a just, educated, healthier nation with diminishing hunger and disease.
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McGovern to Hold Surprise California Rally Before Election
Democratic candidate George McGovern flies to Long Beach California for a surprise hour long rally at 6 p.m. before returning to South Dakota for an early morning event. He is joined by California Sens. Alan Cranston and John Tunney and other local officials and celebrities.
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Nixon Maintains Wide Lead Despite McGovern gains
A survey of 3,034 likely voters conducted in person around Nov 24 shows Nixon at a 50 to 35 percent lead with 6 percent undecided, narrowing since October. McGovern dominates in the Far West and eight Northern states, but a 24 point national lead remains with committed voters.
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Runaway Truck Hits Motorcycles in Long Beach Crash
A brakeless catering truck plowed into two motorcycles at a downtown Long Beach intersection injuring four people. Ronald Hubbard of Torrance and his passenger Janice Carroll Gardena, plus Lawrence Cole and his wife Shelly Torrance suffered injuries. Hubbard remained stable at Harbor General Hospital while Carroll and the Coles received minor injuries. Police said driver William Edgerton Long Beach could not stop as brakes failed eastbound on Pacific Coast Highway at Alamitos Avenue. Hubbard’s bike burned in the collision.
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US B52 raids hit North Vietnam amid Saigon clashes
B52 bombers mounted their heaviest two day offensive into North Vietnam with six waves hitting targets near Vinh and 24 waves of B32s in the north. Government troops clashed with Communists near Saigon within five miles as Rogers predicted a cease fire in a few weeks pending talks with Kissinger. Hanoi denounced the raids and accused Washington of escalation amid renewed Vietnamization criticism.
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Japanese hijacker nabbed eight hours after taking over Tokyo flight
Police disguised as airport workers seized a middle aged hijacker who seized a Tokyo to Fukuoka Boeing 727 with 127 aboard demanding a Cuba flight and 2 million dollars. He released 121 passengers and three crew while keeping the pilot and two crew held at gunpoint. Japan Air Lines prepared a DC8 for the Cuba route as negotiations continued.
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Two ex governors cleared of charges by DOJ action
DOJ dropped charges against two former governors, as reported by Newsday on page A-9. The article notes the events involve prosecutorial decisions influencing high level state leadership. A separate USC study on aging is highlighted on page C-1.
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