Fischer Wins Again as World Chess Championship Tightens
In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer takes the fifth game after a Spassky blunder to level the match at 2 4 from five games. Spassky won game two by forfeit earlier. Fischer leads two games to one with six to play for the title and prize. Fischer’s strategic Nimzo Indian defense and a decisive 27th move swing seal the victory amid an enthusiastic crowd.
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National Chess Meet Under Way In Chicago
On Thursday the Third National Chess Congress began in Chicago with players analyzing tense positions while world title news from Reykjavik dominated talk. Walter Browne, an expert observer, called Fischer a heavy favorite over Spassky, predicting Fischer would seize an early lead before winning.
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Eagleton Reflects On Fame After VP Nomination
Senator Thomas Eagleton speaks of the stress of sudden national prominence after being named George McGovern's running mate. He notes Secret Service presence, daughters and wife facing new demands, and concerns about his son Terence's reaction to his father becoming a national figure.
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Labor leaders form McGovern campaign drive in unions
UAW President Leonid Woodcock says he and AFL-CIO affiliates will mount a labor campaign to back George McGovern. Jerry Wurf and Floyd Smith join a joint committee. Meany backs neutrality, while Teamsters favor Nixon. UAW endorses McGovern. Woodcock notes broader union mobilization.
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Stones Tone Down Stage Image Amid Philadelphia Crowd
The Rolling Stones reduced their stage persona to curb audience disruption during a North American tour stop at the Spectrum. About 15 500 fans attended as police reported 24 arrests inside and outside, with four charged for narcotics or concealed weapons. A youth faced arrest for carrying a concealed weapon after a 10 inch hunting knife was found. Publicist Gary Stromberg said some songs were dropped as too volatile and provocative, including Sympathy for the Devil.
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Senate committee endorses SALT pact with USSR
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the five year interim SALT treaty to limit ABM deployment and SLBM and ICBM missiles, sending the pact toward full Senate approval as Nixon officials press for congressional consent before round two talks.
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