Democratic Convention Formula Revamped Amid Debate
The Democratic reform effort moved forward with a 50-50 delegate plan tying allocation to population and past Democratic votes, shifting power toward larger states. Eagleton’s population-only bid failed, while small states face losses under the revised formula. The commission aims to present final recommendations to the party by February.
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Strong Winds Delay Launch Of Intelsat 4 Satellite
Cape Kennedy reports strong upper air winds at 30 000 to 40 000 feet postponed the Intelsat 4 satellite launch for 24 hours. The twofold postponement pushes back a major capacity expansion project intended to boost transatlantic color telecasts and data transmission. The FCC and White House office denied ITT World Communications stay requests, citing the need for additional capacity.
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Miss Hayward Escapes Ninth Story Fire in Fort Lauderdale
Actress Susan Hayward was rescued from a fiery ninth floor apartment balcony in Fort Lauderdale after a cigarette ignited a chair and spread flames through a two bedroom unit. Firefighters used gas masks and a helifire to reach her as she clung to the balcony. She remained calm and was taken to a nearby apartment for shelter and medical check.
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Bridge Contest In Second Day At Llano Estacado Unit
The annual King Cotton duplicate tournament enters its second day at the Estacado Unit in Llano. Winners of the novice game were Mrs. Ken Durbin and Mrs. James Hamilton. Women’s and men’s pairs are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today with mixed pairs at 1:30 p.m. and novice games at 7:30 p.m.
Berrigan Case Denied Free Speech Rights at Danbury Prison
UPI reports U.S. District Judge T EmmetClaire ruled that 21 000 inmates rights to free speech do not extend to federal prisoners and that Daniel and Philip Berrigan failed to prove a bona fide effort to publish outside the prison. The priests serving terms for 1968 Catonsville draft record destruction argued they were denied their constitutional rights in a class action suit filed last December. Their writings must be approved under prison rules during confinement.
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