Welsh Heavy Favorite In Demo Gubernatorial Bid
Indiana Democrats opened their 1972 state party convention with five ticket nominations and 76 delegates to pick. Former Gov. Matthew E. Welsh led in the gubernatorial race against Secretary of State Larry Conrad as delegates gathered at the Indianapolis Exposition Center. Welsh emphasized grassroots support while Conrad boasted a one on one delegate approach, but many observers felt Welsh held the edge for the first ballot.
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Larry Conrad
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Frank Callahan
Chicago
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Air Assaults Hit Quang Tri as Marines Drive Pushed
American B52s carried out a record number of raids inside South Vietnam with about half focused on aiding a South Vietnamese push to recapture Quang Tri Province from Communists. North Vietnam raids continued, with 13th straight day of strikes.
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Hue
McGovern Favored To Nab 200 New York Delegates
In New York the race is set for McGovern with hopes to claim about 200 delegates as 248 are up for grabs in the presidential primary. Humphrey backs uncommitted delegates while Muskie Chisholm and Jackson also appear on the ballot. Nixon is unopposed for 88 GOP delegates as the state party heads toward Miami Beach.
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New York
UPI
George S. McGovern
New Hampshire
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Washington
Humphrey
Nixon
Congress
Smith Wins Maine Primary Defeats Millionaire Challenger
In Portland Maine Sen Margaret Chase Smith 74 the nations only woman senator defeated wealthy Republican rival Robert A G Monks 38 by more than two to one and will face Rep William D Hathaway 48 in November The Maine primary outcome reinforces her political strength while the campaign notes reference Rockefeller and broader Democratic contests in New York and nationwide. Also referenced is the Mrs Congeniality pageant plans at a July 4 festival with former winners and sorority sponsorship details.
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Maine
UPI
Margaret Chase Smith
Washington
Boone County
Xi Gamma Chi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
James Edwards
Roy Wood
James Hollingsworth
Milo Wert
Dale Shaffer
LHS
John Strong
Zionsville
Cincinnati
Heritage Park code still being finalized in Boone County
Attorneys for Heritage Park Corp and the Boone County Planning Board plan a mid day meeting Wednesday to review a draft ordinance. Once approved, the project could proceed to capture options on a 2900 acre site at SR 47 and I 65 with a 1974 opening envisioned and annual attendance potentially reaching 1.5 million. The plan centers on a heritage theme spanning Indiana and the world.
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Heritage Park
SR 47
I-65
Keith Miller
Heritage Park Corp
Frankfort Board of Real
Miller
Frankfort Club
Indiana
Variable Clouds and Showers Then Clearing Heat Drop
Weather forecast describes variable cloudiness with warm humid conditions. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into evening, followed by partial clearing and cooler temperatures tonight. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler highs, with temperatures reaching the low to mid 70s. Tonight's lows in the mid to upper 50s. Highs today mid to upper 80s, Wednesday 70s. Rain chances 40 percent today, 20 tonight, 5 percent Wednesday.
Lifeguard Saves Drowning Teen At Memorial Park Pool
A 15 year old Lebanon boy Gregg Cooper suffered a seizure while swimming in the deep end and nearly drowned at Memorial Park Seashore Pool. Lifeguard Nancy Rockstroh pulled him from the bottom, administered mouth to mouth resuscitation, and he was rushed to Witham Memorial Hospital then Riley Hospital.
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Memorial Park Seashore
Gregg Cooper
West Camp St
Nancy Rockstroh
Nancy
Cooper
Rockstroh
Red Cross
Witham Memorial Hospital
Riley Hospital
Doug Huse
Miss Rockstroh
I.U
Fifth A Day Drinking Cop Gets Leave To Sober Up
SAN FRANCISCO UP I A patrolman with 22 years on the force wins a year’s paid leave after a psychiatric report links his drinking to job tension and hive outbreaks. The police department fears the ruling may trigger disability claims for hangovers and seeks a rehearing from the City Retirement Board.
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UPI
Arthur T. Lord
Martin G. Blinder
Lord
Blinder
William Keays
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