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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1972

Page

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Three Senators Turn Down Spot on Democratic Ticket

Washington AP report notes three senators Hubert Humphrey Abraham Ribicoff and Edward Kennedy declined the vice presidential slot as George McGovern seeks a running mate. McGovern says more candidates are available and will decide by Monday with care and deliberation after Eagleton’s withdrawal.

Washington George cClovern McGovern U.S. Senate South Dakota Missouri Thomas F’digieton Frank Mankiewicz Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Abraham Ribicoff Connecticut Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Nrxt N. Edmund S. Muskit Maine Mugkle Senate Eagleton Democratic Standard Zanew George ‘McGovern

Kennedy VP Nomination Question Draws McGovern Remarks

McGovern said he did not fully believe Kennedy would reject the vice presidential nomination in Miami Beach. He noted Palavals of interest but thought Kennedy would accept if he obtained the nomination. The remarks reflect uncertainty about Kennedy’s stance during the process.

McGovern Kennedy Miami Beach Pal

Final arguments set in Bremer murder case in Maryland

Instant News reports final arguments to be heard today in the Bremer murder trial after Bremer, indicted on multiple counts tied to a May 15 shooting at a Laurel shopping center, pleaded insanity. The brief digest also notes Senate ratification of a treaty limiting antiballistic missiles and adds snippets on 1970s political and military developments.

Upper Marlboro, Md Arthur Hi Bremer Ralph W. Powers Wallace Laurel, Md

Price Pace Jumps Despite Phase 2 Wage-Price Controls

Washington AP reports wholesale prices rose 0.8 percent in July, the sharpest in five months, with continued acceleration under Phase 2. Unemployment held at 5.5 percent, with 83.4 million employed. Average hourly earnings rose to 3.62 dollars as living costs increased.

Washington Nixon Bureau of Labor Statistics

Wallace Drive Beats Recovery Schedule

Governor George C. Wallace advances in spinal injury therapy at Spain Center Birmingham aided by postwar rehabilitation techniques. He follows a four week plan, aims to be independent in two weeks, and undergoes daily OT and PT including assistive walking with braces and arm strength exercises while reading and coordinating with his wife.

Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace Wallace Laurel Spain Traugh Cornelia Aig0 Shudith Cantey

Eagleton recalls frantic 1960 campaign and mood crash

New York AP. Senator Thomas F. Eagleton describes a 1960 bout of low mood after frantic campaigning for Missouri attorney general. He says weight loss, exhaustion, and irritability followed endless rallies, leading to hospitalization and his withdrawal as McGovern’s running mate. He claims no bitterness and notes gaining friends afterward.

New York Thomas F. Eagleton Missouri Eagleton Dick Cavett Abc-Tv Sen George McGovern

Senate Ratifies Missile Treaty

The Senate approved a historic missile control treaty 88 to 2, amid debate over the SALT agreement. Opponents argued it requires slowing U.S. defenses, while Brezhnev and Nixon officials welcomed the accord as a step toward curbing nuclear arms races. Jackson called for an amendment to seek tougher Soviet limits and parity in future talks.

Washington Senate Nixon c Shhief James B. Allen D-Ala James Buckley Con.rn.y United States Nixon Leonid Brezhnev Moscow White House Soviet Union Henry M Jackson Dash Jackson Congress Foreign Relations Committee J. W. Fulbright Dark Hugh Scott

Testimony on arms pact compares US Soviet limits

Fulbright described the agreement restricting the United States to 1,084 land based missiles and 41 Polaris submarines with 16 missiles each, while the Soviets are limited to 1,018 land missiles and 62 Y class subs with 16 missiles each. No cap on warheads or modernization exists. US leads Soviets in multiple warhead technologies.

Tment Fulbright United States

President's 500000 Car Rolls Out For Washington Use

Dearborn workers describe Ford built armored Lincoln Continental for President Nixon. The five ton, 365 horsepower limousine features bulletproof armor, reinforced tires, a plexiglass bubble, and hidden security measures. It cost far less to the taxpayer due to a lease setup and is returned to Washington in a closed truck with Secret Service escort.

Dearborn Mich Nixon Washington Secret Service Detroit Free Press Ford Motor Co Ford

First child born to Bannister family in Grand Island

Karen R. Bannister and Donald Bannister of Grand Island Nebraska welcome their first child, a daughter named Karen Rebecca, born at 5:59 p.m. July 22, weighing six pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Willie E. Garrett of Route 1 and Gill Bannister.

Karen R. Bannister Donald Bannister Grand Island Nebr Karen Rebecca Willie E. Garrett Gill Bannister

Mrs Botts Cauthorn Recovers After Fall At Home

Mrs Botts Cauthorn principal of McMillan School on Route 4 makes satisfactory progress after a fall last weekend that injured her back. She is recovering in Room 275 at Still Hospital in Jefferson City.

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