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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1972

Page

6

Daley Still A Force For Illinois In Campaign

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, despite being dismissed from the Democratic National Convention and losing his March primary, remains a powerful figure the Democrats rely on to win Illinois. Observers expect he will back the party’s presidential candidate in the fall, with McGovern supporters arguing his track record keeps him influential.

Miami Beach Fla Richard J. Daley Chicago Illinois Daley James Wall McGovern Jesse Jackson Richard Daley Clyde Choate John Touhy Gan Dan Walker Downstate Walker Democratic Party Adlai E. Stevenson Nixon Wallace Stevenson Ilinois Leon Despres Despres

McGovern Faces Strong Opposition at Democratic Convention

Labor factions clash over backing McGovern with Adlai Stevenson and AFL CIO weighing strategy. Chicago figures like Daley loom as power brokers, while Jackson and Muskie rally around McGovern amid a polarizing race for the nomination.

Afl-Cio Jackson Labor McGovern Nixon George Meany Chicago Richard J. Daley

McGovern Aides Mull Running Mate In Leadup To Convention

McGovern aides narrow the vice presidential list to a handful with Kennedy still seen as top choice amid pressure and options including Nelson, Hart, Ribicoff, and Askew. Kennedy says he will not run, while McGovern plans to name his candidate, signaling a shift from convention choosing to direct selection.

McGovern Maine Humphrey Daley Kennedy Gary Hart Hart Woodcock United Auto Workers Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin Philip A. Hart Michigan Abraham A. Ribicoff Connecticut Reubin Askew Florida Ribicoff Askew California Fight South Dakota Ted Kennedy Hearst Newspapers Presenta T Hitchelon Cronin Ohers Sheila Cronin Washington Frank Miss Cronins D.C Mankiewicz

Center Area Re-Use Bids Authorized for Final Site

Land clearance moves ahead with construction of a new central library this spring and Memorial Center next spring. The board approved engineering design and site improvements valued at 24 million, including 900000 for the pedestrian mall linking the exhibit hall theater banquet and meetings buildings.

Memorial Center Mobile Homes UK Clift Cason Associates NDP Lubbock Texas Avenue 4Th Street 4Th 32Nd Streets Guadalupe Ndp Coronado Project

Wallace Appears After Shooting as Democrats Debate Planks

In a dramatic convention moment Wallace, wounded in Maryland, urged a more conservative Democratic platform. He pushed for higher Social Security payments and welfare screening while opposing a guaranteed $6,500 yearly family income. McGovern opposed the plank.

McGovern

Indictments Highlight Frictions in Nominating Rules

Grand jury returns two murder indictments alongside three armed robbery charges as a broader set of cases unfolds. The piece also covers Democratic convention rule changes shaping delegate selection, cross over voting debates, and proposals to fund participation for low income and minority delegates.

Nixon U.S Indochina Platform Committee Vietnam California Credentials Committee Donnybrook George McGovern Rules Committee Joseph Crangleys Eithat Willy Charles Hubert Austin F. 8Th St Dairy Queen 4Th Street Redbud Avenue Ernest Thibaux Tiron Star Lubbock Walt E. 19Th St Nathaniel Maden Amherst St Alfred Williams Hut Homes Williams Davison Demoiy Wisconsin Partimen Henry Siges Macy Haak Shile Ross- Meilernon de Varekt Francisce Fata Dian Oden Tia Ieee Sahil Sattat de Spreg Teindicen Allenig Venus Bariaana Bath Sc John Hirravon Ether Arias Ie Florida Bane Wang Igame Reubin Askew America

NASA reprimands Apollo crew over moon envelope sale incident

NASA says astronauts Scott Worden and Irwin exercised poor judgment in selling confiscated moon mission envelopes. Gordon notes limited personal item rule allowed stamps but disallowed financial gain. Irwin retires soon to lead evangelistic foundation in Colorado. a German dealer had sold 99 envelopes for about 150000 dollars.

Space Agency Moon Europe David R. Scott James B. Inwin Alfred Worden Gordon NASA Scott Worden Inwin George Lowe Lowe Irwin Evangelistic Foundation Colorado Springs Colo Germany Herman Seiger

Norway Air Force Plane Crashes in Western Islands

A Norwegian air force Twin Otter crashed into a steep hillside in the Westernlen Islands, killing 18 aboard including four children and six women. The victims were service personnel and their families from a northern Norway air base. The crash, blamed on a squall, marked Norway’s worst air disaster since 1961.

Bodo Norway Westernlen National Radio Kjell Bjoerge - Hansen

Injuries Avoided In Potash Blaze Near Hobbs

Officials of Kermac Potash Company said no injuries were reported after a fire at a mine near Hobbs on Saturday caused a temporary halt to plant operations. The blaze started by a malfunctioning underground conveyor belt. it was extinguished within hours and full operation was expected to resume this week.

Iil McGovern U.S Southeast Asia Indochina Thailand Vietnam Rema Wallace Thon Valerie M. Kushner Danville N.Y South Dakota White House Maj Harold Kushner Midevening Associ Hobbs Kermac Potash Company Kermac

Officers Named By Learn Inc

Learn Inc officers and directors were elected at Guadalupe Neighborhood Center. Gerardo Garro was named president, Tom Abercrombie vice president, Connie Delgado treasurer, and Sandra Chadis secretary. Other directors elected include Tony Hurtardo, Johnnie Mojica, Joe Rangel, John Esplawn, and Jose Trujillo.

Learn Inc Guadalupe Gerardo Garro Tom Abercrombie Connie Delgado Sandra Chadis Tony Hurtardo Johnnie Mojica Joe Rangel John Esplawn Jose Trujillo

Women form pipe bands join Canadian National Exhibition

In Orillia Ontario Bonnie Cripps formed a women’s pipe band after being rejected by Twin Lakes Pipe Band for being a woman. This year both bands performed on the program at the Canadian National Exhibition.

Orillia, Ontario Twin Lakes Bonnie Cripps

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