McGovern Announces Candidacy With Second American Revolution
Sioux Falls South Dakota senator George S. McGovern declared his 1972 presidential bid calling for a withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Vietnam and a new era of national renewal. He predicted a Democrat would win the next presidency and urged unity to avoid a fourth party split.
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Kidnapers surrender in S C shootout
In Bennettsville South Carolina two gunmen sought to abduct wealthy residents for ransom. Grover Bennett surrendered in Columbia after a shootout that wounded Charles Scales and hospitalized the wife of state Senator Lindsay. Jaimie Lee fought back, wounding Scales. Mrs Lindsay was injured but held at a hospital. Police discounted political motives.
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Vatican urges prayers as Christian unity week begins
The Roman Catholic Church and other Christian communities start a week of prayer for Christian Unity with ecumenical services worldwide. Pope Paul VI blesses the effort but warns unity will require slow, difficult work and upholds Catholic primacy amid deep existing differences. He notes some churches seek cooperation while urging divine help beyond goodwill.
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Violence feared as Catholic youths plan milk bottle bombs
In Belfast Irish Army youth to collect milk bottles for gasoline bombs amid six days of Catholic and British troop clashes. Premier Chichester Clark meets Home Secretary Maudling in London seeking more troops and broader powers to crack down on IRA suspects as authorities report 6,000 people involved.
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Oil tankers collide under Golden Gate Bridge in fog
Two oil tankers named the Arizona Standard and the Oregon Standard collided at 1:45 a.m. under the Golden Gate Bridge in dense fog as they drifted east in San Francisco Bay. Coast Guard vessels surrounded the scene. no injuries reported, one ship possibly leaking fuel.
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Owners favor bottle end for no return drinks
SAN MATEO. Independent business owners back outlawing no deposit no return bottles and cans. A National Federation of Independent Business survey shows 62 percent favor a law to end non returnable containers, 27 percent oppose, 11 percent undecided.
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Heatwave hits Southern California skiers and beaches
Warm January shatters records in Los Angeles with 90 degrees as snow melts and snakes wake. Four bite victims in Riverside and Los Angeles counties chase medical care. a Sylmar boy remains in serious condition. Beaches draw hundreds of thousands. Angeles Crest Highway crowded.
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McGovern Names Stokes as Possible Running Mate
In Cleveland, Carl B. Stokes rejects a vice presidential offer after Sen. George McGovern announces his presidential bid and says he could choose a black or a woman as a running mate. Stokes says he remains focused on being mayor of Cleveland.
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Weather Chaos Sweeps Nation With Heat Records And Snow
Nationwide weather varied from record heat in Los Angeles to subzero cold in Wisconsin New York and New England. Snow and ice snarled highways Arkansas Tennessee and Kansas while rattlesnakes woke early in warm California. Rivers rose in Oregon prompting road closures and evacuations.
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Apollo 14 fueling test underway at Cape Kennedy
Launch crew began pumping 736000 gallons of propellants into the Saturn V to near ignition during a week long countdown test. Astronauts Shepard Roosa and Mitchell sat out the test and will join a shortened countdown after draining the fuels.
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Manson Jury Deliberations Enter Second Day Under Guard
In Los Angeles at the Hall of Justice a seven man, five woman jury enters its second full day of deliberations on Charles Manson and three followers. Courts impose tight security with only one entrance open and searches for all entrants after reports of possible disturbances. No Sunday session occurred. jurors previously met six hours on Saturday with catered lunch in.
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Talks continue with Chrysler as UAW aims for contract
United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp enter round the clock talks to avert a strike by the Tuesday deadline. The stretch includes weekend progress checks and momentum toward a settlement amid the high stakes talks at Detroit. Apollo 14 countdown tests proceed at Kennedy Space Center with launch window set to January 31 if met.
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