McGovern shifts focus to minority voters in New York drive
In New York, Senator George McGovern admits he must do more work among black, Puerto Rican and Jewish voters as he concentrates on the final New York primary. He cancels upstate appearances and holds a 10 am news conference, aiming to clinch enough delegates to reach nomination.
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SALT Ratification Sought by Administration in Senate
The administration urged rapid Senate ratification of the Moscow SALT accord to advance broader arms control talks. Secretary Rogers and Gerard Smith will seek a Sep tember vote, despite opposition from Jackson and Goldwater. Defense Secretary Laird to defend the Moscow pact before the Armed Services Committee.
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Wallace's prognosis after shooting operation
Wallace faces tough odds to walk normally again as doctors report the governor may need braces or crutches. He spent 90 minutes on the operating table to have a bullet removed, coming through the surgery very nicely. The physician says Wallace could attend the Democratic National Convention but likely confined to a wheelchair.
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Alioto defense argues bribery case lacks sufficient evidence
In Tacoma Washington the defense for San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto and two co defendants planned to move to dismiss bribery conspiracy charges. The federal case centers on fee splitting after Alioto recovered 16.2 million dollars for Washington state 12 municipalities and public utility districts in antitrust settlements.
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Britain’s worst air disaster claims 118 lives at Heathrow
BEA Trident jetliner lost power after takeoff from London Heathrow and crashed into a meadow. All 118 aboard perished including 29 Americans. Rescue efforts hampered by crowds as sightseers swarmed the wreckage and villagers helped where possible.
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Final effort to qualify 11 California ballot initiatives
Proponents race to sign enough voters by midnight to place 11 initiatives on the November ballot. Key measures include marijuana decriminalization, coastal protection, and a death penalty reinstatement with Gov Reagan backing. Other items cover farm labor ballots, veto limits, and tax caps.
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California Coastal Alliance
Ronald Reagan
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Sex counseling to become major national demand says Masters and Johnson
Doctors and ministers admit sexual ignorance but predict a massive clinical demand for sex counseling within two to three years. Masters and Johnson told AMA delegates that sexual disfunction affects many marriages, with lack of communication and varying desire cited as key issues.
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AMA backs ending criminal penalties for marijuana possession
San Francisco report notes AMA leadership urged abolishing criminal penalties for private use. Board of Trustees cited two study groups and aligned with a National Commission report, while Nixon opposed the commission view. Delegates prepare to debate a policy change expected to boost legalization support.
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Peace Talks May Resume in Paris
President Nixon heads to Washington as Florida officials stay silent on signs that Vietnam peace talks may restart in Paris. Ziegler says the US remains ready for meaningful talks while sources note increased pressure from the Soviet Union and China and heavy bombing affecting Hanoi.
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Calcutta
Hanoi
Margaret Chase Smith Faces Stiff Maine Primary Challenge
In Augusta Maine UPI Sen Margaret Chase Smith 74 faces a strong bid from 38 year old millionaire Robert A G Monks in the Republican Maine primary for a fifth Senate term. Monks campaigns across the state while Smith remains confident saying she expects to win and warns against trading a record for a promise. Hathaway looms as a potential general election foe after Smith and Monks.
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