McGovern Scores Big NY Primary Victory
Senator George S. McGovern scored a sweeping victory in New York to push toward the Democratic nomination. Unofficial counts show 225 delegates with 17 uncommitted and several pledged to others as he nears the first ballot win. Brooklyn congresswoman-elect Elizabeth Holtzman defeated Emanuel Celler in a standout race.
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McGovern
New York
EW York
George S. McGovern
South
Nally
Brooklyn
Elizabeth Holtzman
Rep
Emanuel Celler
House
Judiciary Committee
General Abrams 1965 Fort Sill Visit Recalled
President Nixon nominated Gen Creighton W. Abrams Jr to succeed Gen Westmoreland as Army Chief of Staff after Abrams served as vice chief of staff and visited Lawton Fort Sill in December 1965. The piece notes Abrams later led U S forces in Vietnam and his son served at Fort Sill.
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Creighton W. Abrams Jr
Army
George Barber
Southwest Oklahoma
The
Association of the U.S. Army
Robert W. Colglazier
4Th Army
Harry H. Critz
Fort Sill
Nixon
William C. Westmoreland
Lawton-Fort Sill
Abrams
Kiwanis Club
Gen. Abrams
Gen. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Creighton W. Abrams III
U.S. Army Artillery and Missile School
US. Army Field Artillery School
Abrams Nominated For Top Army Job
President Nixon nominates Gen Creighton W Abrams Jr to be Army chief of staff succeeding Gen William C Westmoreland who retires June 30 The White House announced the move amid Vietnam war uncertainty and also reappoints Adm Thomas H Moorer to a second term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Nixon
Creighton W. Abrams Jr
U.S
Vietnam
Army
Abrams
West Point
William C. Westmoreland
White House
Pentagon
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hall Delays Democratic Nomination Move to Miami Beach
Oklahoma City Gov. David Hall says he will stay uncommitted in the Democratic presidential race until he reaches the Miami Beach convention. He also pushes for repealing the prescription drug sales tax and four year terms for county officers in the upcoming 1973 legislature.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Miami Beach
Abrams Seen As Very Human Army Chief Candidate
General Creighton W. Abrams known for a calm, people oriented leadership style and deliberate speech. As Vietnam commander he reduced U S forces from 543000 to under 60000, while stressing safety and welfare, with rare public remarks about the effort.
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Creighton W. Abrams
U.S
Vietnam
Abrams
Lawton Pushes Revenue Sharing Plan in Congress
Lawton officials led by Mayor Don Whitaker and H Gene Walker lobbied in Washington for a revenue sharing bill expected to funnel 1.6 million to Lawton and 599 thousand to Comanche County. A procedural vote in the House could decide the measure as opponents seek amendments.
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AWTON
Washington
Lawton
Don Whitaker
H. Gene Walker
Comanche County
Whitaker
Walker
Oklahoma
Bremer Charges Reduced in Wal lace Shooting Case
In UPPER MARLBORO Maryland the state drops seven of 24 charges against Arthur H Bremer in the Wal lace shooting. A delay motion is heard as Bremer faces a parallel federal case and a joint state trial is set.
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Upper Marlboro, Md
Arthur H. Bremer
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Marshall
Wallace
Circuit Court
Ralph Powers
Maryland
Powers
Bremer
Delay
U.S
U.S. District Court
Baltimore
Secret Service
Laird Denies Rift Over SALT and Weapons Policy
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee there is no difference with President Nixon on approving new U.S. weapons systems alongside the Moscow arms limitation pact. He stressed the defense budget stands on its own merits and urged treating SALT and weapons measures as a triple play for peace considering all three elements. He noted Congress as a co equal branch can reach different decisions.
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Laird
Congress
Defense
America
Wage Hikes Fail to Cap Rising Living Costs in May
Government data show consumer price index up 0.3 percent in May driven by higher clothing and transportation costs, while food prices fell. Wages rose for about 50 million workers with average weekly pay up 74 cents to 133.21 dollars, outpacing inflation. Purchasing power gained 2.8 percent after tax changes, aided by lower taxes, as the White House notes a healthier economy but pledges continued inflation fight.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Bureau
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Summer Begins On Cool Note Across Region
Partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures mark the first day of summer with a chance of showers tonight. The National Weather Service forecasts highs near 90 and lows around 70, with a 20 percent rain chance overnight.
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National Weather Service
North Vietnam Uses Barges to Move Supplies Inland
North Vietnam began unloading supplies from Chinese ships offshore and moving them inland by barge to bypass mined harbors. Four Chinese ships have been identified. barges and sampans carry goods to unmined inland waterways. The effort started about ten days ago and has faced limited success due to U S Navy airstrikes on barges and shore points.
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AIGON
North Vietnam
U.S
Hai- Phong
Vinh
United States
Action On Rising Food Costs Expected
The Price Commission opens today to address rising food prices with possible measures within two to three weeks. Officials caution against drastic controls, aiming to stabilize meat prices while keeping markets functional. The Cost of Living Council may also consider restraint actions, but no specific step is decided.
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Ashington
The
Price Commission
Cost of Living
Nixon
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