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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
15
Delegates debate McGovern's nomination and its political fallout as the 36th Democratic National Convention unfolds in Miami Beach. speculation centers on McGovern led ticket risks, possible shifts in Southeast Asia policy, and impact on November race against Nixon.
Sen George McGovern solidifies Democratic bid with advisers to pick a vice presidential running mate. The list includes Kennedy and Askew among others as McGovern seeks unity at the convention. Kennedy offered the No 2 spot but declined for personal reasons.
Miami Beach observers note weak audience reaction to veteran speakers Hale Boggs and Marvin Mandel as delegates favor issues over traditional pageantry. The crowd cheered Col Sanders more than the two politicians, highlighting a shift to fresh voices like Jesse Jackson Willie Brown or Reubin Askew.
In Paris the Vietnam peace talks opened after a 10 week pause with no major shifts. U S Ambassador Porter presented the four point Nixon proposal while Viet Cong delegate Binh upheld a seven point plan. Hanoi urged an end to bombing as a condition to talks as Kislinger and Le Due Tho prepare for behind the scenes sessions.
Los Angeles Rams acquire full ownership from Daniel Reeves estate while the Baltimore Colts change hands. Robert Irsay of Skokie Illinois and Willard Keiland of Racine Wisconsin purchase the Colts. Proceeds go to Rams stockholders.
Forecast teases rain for Lawrence tonight and Friday with only a 20 percent chance. Warm, muggy conditions continue, with a Friday high near 90 and lows in the 70s. July rainfall totals stand at 0.40 inches, six inches below normal as row crops suffer moisture shortages. County conservation director Eben Farley notes corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum needing rain.
Bobby Fischer forfeited his world championship game with Boris Spassky in Reykjavik as he failed to appear at the playing hall. He boycotted the match to protest the presence of movie cameras in the venue.
In Eudora the CPA Picnic prepares to launch Friday at 4 00 p m with rides booths and contests at the city park. About 4000 visitors are expected for foot races sack races and a weight pull prize pool of 50 for pony and mule events. Merlin Eisenbarger CPA president says animals travel from Topeka and past events have been a success.
FBI says two armed hijackers agreed to free three flight attendants and ransom money in exchange for a private plane with an agent pilot. The deal ends a stalemate that began after the hijackers landed at a Lake Jackson airstrip with a National Airlines 727.
Melvin Martin Fisher a 49 year old Norman Oklahoma painter who hijacked an American Airlines jet demanded 500000 ransom but surrendered his pistol to a stewardess at Will Rogers World Airport before attempting to descend with money He waived hearing and was held on aircraft piracy charges in Oklahoma City authorities reported Fisher wore a pink shirt and showed purple dye on his hands from ransom cash and a small jet carried the ransom into the city
The Kansas delegation met in Miami Beach for last minute housekeeping duties including credential distribution and travel plans. Delegates discussed potential VP pick Rep Wilbur Mills as a possible running mate to Sen George McGovern as the convention winds down.
Warm humid conditions span the region with light winds and showers possible later. Local weather offices guide outdoor plans as highs reach warm ranges and humidity remains elevated through the day.
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