Eagleton Hopes Tough Decision Continues in Race
Senator Eagleton defended his health after three prior hospitalizations for nervous exhaustion and fatigue. He announced plans to seek re election in 1974 and denied any McGovern administration promise, while noting waning support over the ticket and facing questions about his mental health from the press. He said the public has a right to know and discussed concerns about his son.
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Nixon
Eagleton resigns from Democratic ticket after medical disclosure
Senator Eagleton agrees to quit the vice presidential bid after a 14 hour meeting with Senator McGovern and Senator Gaylord Nelson. The resignation follows public furor over Eagleton's past psychiatric treatment disclosed in the 1960s.
Muskie and O'Brien Visit Lawrence as VP Speculation Grows
Two potential Democratic vice presidential picks visited Lawrence drawing large and small crowds. Senator Edmund Muskie spoke May 8 1970 at KU addressing student activism and political action while Lawrence O'Brien spoke November 2 1971 urging youth enfranchisement and campaign reform.
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Local Primary Voter Turnout Report From Topeka Area
Early reports show light to heavy turnout across Kansas in a morning primary race. Hutchinson Fort Scott and Johnson County report stronger than usual participation amid local race interest.
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Fort Scott
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Hijackers Seized DC8 Flight to Algeria With Ransom Motive
The DC8 diverted to Boston loaded fuel and food then flew to Algeria with eight Detroit passengers identified by FBI Detroit. Hijackers demanded $1 million. an earlier case saw a similar ransom in Algiers with money seized and returned. A witness described the gang leader as a tall dark Negro male about 30.
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Harry Singleton
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Rev. L .Burgess
Samuel C. Gardner
Miami
Raymond Kruteger
Holland
Mich
Edwards appoints wife Elaine to Senate seat
Gov Edwin Edwards appoints Elaine Edwards to finish the term of Senator Allen Ellender who died last Thursday. He says the move serves as a meaningful symbolic gesture to Louisiana women under represented in Congress.
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Edwards
Louisiana
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Eagleton withdraws as McGovern campaign runs to unite party
Senator Eagleton withdrew from the McGovern ticket at a Monday news conference saying unity of the party is essential. He stressed his personal feelings are secondary to unifying Democrats to elect McGovern as the party moves to select a replacement with approval from the 303 member Democratic National Committee. Senate leader Mansfield expressed regret yet supported the decision while Eagleton pledged he would remain active in politics.
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George McGovern
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The
Missourian
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Nelson
Namath Signs Two Year Pact
Joe Namath, quarterback for the New York Jets, signed a two-year contract in Hempstead New York though terms were not disclosed. Sources estimate about a half million dollars while Namath refused to provide figures. He had stated a desire to be the NFL’s highest paid quarterback.
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Joe Namath
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Hanoi Shipyard Hit First Time in War
U S Navy jets bombed Haiphong Shipyard No 3 in Hai Phong harbor for the first time in the war leaving it in flames. Pilots reported three large fires and the strike spared deepwater ships in the port amid 200 raids.
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Local primary races shape up with eight contests listed
Votingits reporting service notes no results at eight p m calls will be held until official totals are tabulated. The gubernatorial Republican field includes Morris Kay Reynolds Shultz Ray Frisbie and John Anderson. Local races feature eight contests six Republican and two Democratic for sheriff and for Topeka senate seat.
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Morris Kay
Reynolds Shultz
Ray Frisbie
John Anderson
Sheriff
Virgil Foust
Ted Kennedy
Harold Keltz
Dave Broyles
Arden Booth
Topeka
Kay Hopes Birthday Gift Wins Gubernatorial Primary
Lawrence state representative Kay Morris Kay turns 40 and hopes a late birthday gift comes in the Kansas Republican gubernatorial primary. He and wife Sally voted early in Lawrence and praised local volunteers while noting strong eastern and western support. He expects President Nixon’s popularity to help in November and stresses voter turnout as the key to a clear result.
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George McGovern
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