Nixon proposes 1.7 billion disaster relief fund for Agnes aftermath
President Nixon urges a 1.7 billion disaster relief purse the largest ever to aid victims of tropical storm Agnes. The plan offers 5,000 grants and 1 percent loans to residents in New York Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Florida. Over 120,000 homeowners and small business owners would be eligible with the initial 5,000 grant and potential repayable amounts over 30 years.
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Seven killed in Ulster as cease-fire ends sparks bloodshed
Seven people die in Northern Ireland in 24 hours as violence resumes after a two week cease-fire. A 15 year old Catholic boy was shot in his bed. The toll in almost three years reaches 428 as IRA proposes a new cease-fire with William Whitelaw. British officials study the offer cautiously.
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California Delegation Fervor Pushes McGovern to Victory
On the Miami Beach floor California leaders and strategists Gary Hart and Frank Mankiewicz led a raucous show as Illinois cast the decisive votes for George McGovern. Willie Brown and John Burton shouted support while other delegates and reporters filled the aisles. In Carson City another Democrat, George W Wilmot, 51, filed for a Nevada Assembly seat claiming no pimp despite a bordello on his property.
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New Democratic Convention Drops Old Parade of Noise
Miami Beach reports a restrained nomination night as reform era delegates follow strict timing and rules. The spectacle of loud demonstrations fades with less marching, outside protests, and playful costumes vanishing from the historic pageant.
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California moves to abandon winner take all presidential primary
A California Senate committee clears a bill to replace winner take all with proportional representation for Democratic delegates to the 1976 convention. Sen. Alfred Alquist says delegates would match vote percentages, aligning with new party rules. Opposed by Sen. William E. Coombs, the measure faces further Senate review.
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Fischer threatens walkout over TV cameras in world chess match
Bobby Fischer, one game behind Boris Spassky, demanded removal of all television cameras from the hall at a closed meeting with FIDE and U.S. Chess Federation officials. Referee Lothar Schmid warned Fischer will be defaulted on the second game if he does not attend the 5 p.m. start.
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Fred Cramer
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Washington Daily News Closes After 51 Years
Garrett Waters a veteran newsman and Lorenzo Middleton a new reporter lose jobs as the 51 year old Washington Daily News ceases publication. The paper sells its name and assets to rival Washington Evening Star amid financial trouble making the Washington Post the sole morning newspaper in the area.
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Third Bulgarian Arrested in PSA Hijack Plot
The FBI arrested 29 year old Lubomir Peichevy in Oakland as a third conspirator in an $800000 ransom hijack attempt of a Pacific Southwest Airlines jet. He appeared before a U.S. Magistrate with no bail set and a July 21 preliminary hearing. Two Bulgarian co conspirators were killed by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport after the plane landed. one passenger was killed and two wounded.
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