McGovern on First Ballot Triumph at Democratic Convention
Special to The Ledger reports McGovern appears set to win on the first ballot as California backing pushes him over the threshold. interviews with Eagleton, Forest Noel, and Governor Hearnes weigh VP talks, possible ticket dynamics, and Missouri’s pivotal role. The scene covers hippie rally remarks by Spock and Steinem and contrasts with Chicago protests, predicting a largely settled convention with lingering political maneuvering.
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Missouri
Tom Eagleton
McGovern
Danforth
Tom
Ledgerland
Forest Noel
California
Hearnes
America
Adalbert DeSegonzac
France
Soir
Mexico
The
Ledger
Clark Street
Paris
Europe
Willie Brandt
West Germany
Sen. McGovern
Nixon
Kit Bond
McGovern Organization
Dr. Spock
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Gloria Steinem
Chicago
National Guard
Airport quarrel over luggage sparks humorous remark
An irate woman argued with an airline attendant at the airport asking why the plane could fly 600 miles per hour into the dark and find Milwaukee but could not locate her luggage. The quip was attributed to Alvie Phillips in the Burlington Standard Press of Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Alvie Phillips
Burlington, Wis
Standard Press
McGovern Clinches Democratic Nomination as Humphrey Quits
In Miami Beach, Sen George McGovern secured the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination minutes after rival Sen Hubert Humphrey withdrew. An AP poll showed delegates and Humphrey supporters giving McGovern a first ballot victory. Sen Edmund Muskie also was dropping out, shifting focus to a running mate choice, with Sen Edward Kennedy prominent on aides lists.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Associated Press
Humphrey
McGovern
Edmunds. Muskie
Maine
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
George Wallace
Alabama
Henry M. Jackson
Minnesota
White House
California
South
Morpheus Vote at 4 15 AM at Democratic Convention
During the Democratic National Convention roll call for a disputed Minnesota delegation at about 4 15 AM the Kentucky delegation cast 36 yes 10 no one asleep and not voting in the tally.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Kentucky
Mexico City Council Deadlocks On Cemetery Sunday Prohibition
In a two to two tie with Duane Rankin absent the council failed to approve a third reading of the Elmwood Cemetery ordinance. The measure would ban Sunday burials and set rules on grave openings with a $25 Sunday fee. Council members reported mixed calls opposing the Sunday burial provision, while city officials explained worker time off and overtime options. The vote paused approval and the ordinance is slated for a full council vote at the next meeting.
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Mexico City
Elmwood Cemetery
Duane Rankin
Harold Easten
Herman Tolson
Leonard Snyder
John M. Boyce
Mexico
Eugene Ziegler
Lakeviewer
Allen Carriere
Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Neil Nielsen
Nielsen
Mr. Nielsen
Tolson
Snyder
Englen
Barn Burnings Stir Dent County Tax Protest
The Dent County Equalization Board heard additional assessment protests amid a controversy marked by barn burnings at the homes of two county court judges. Sheriff Gibbs said investigators suspect arson targeting the judges, at their residences northwest and west of Salem.
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Salem, Mo
Dent County Equalization Board
Dorman L. Gibbs
Farris V. Gibbs
Salem
Jesse Brookshire
Eldo Bingham
Board of Equalization
Council Hears Jackson St. Water Drainage Problems
Mexico city council listened to residents in the Jackson Street drainage area about yard washouts and worsening flood plain issues near South Fork and Davis Creek. Five property owners, led by Sterling Kehl, urged action. the group estimated about 18 properties are affected. An engineer noted no immediate study due to street projects and need for easements, while a lawyer urged flood plain ordinances to curb future development.
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South Fork
Davis Creek
Mexico
E. Jackson St
Oper
Sterling Kehl
Wayne Davis
Council
Everett Torreyson
Kehl
Nielsen
Jackson
Tolson
Enslen
Andy Runge
Runge
Muldrow Street
No Parking Ordinances On Wade And Muldrow Streets
Two ordinances received first and second readings to ban parking on Wade Street from Robinson Street to Highway 15 and on Muldrow Street from Hisey Street to Boulevard. City engineers argued the streets’ width and new driveways require restrictions, while a third measure would allow all traffic on Muldrow Street and remove the three ton truck limit.
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Wade Street
Robinson Street
Highway 15
New Mexico Area
Muldrow Street
Hisey Street
Boulevard
Patrick
Flood Plain Warning Guides City Planning
US Army engineers warned the council that improper development in the flood plains along the South Fork Salt River and Davis Creek will raise human suffering and economic losses from future floods. The Corps of Engineers prepared the flood plain information report under Colonel Guy Jester, district engineer, at the city’s request via the Missouri State Water Resources Board. District officials cited resistance to using the report for prudent flood plain use.
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US Army
South Fork
Salt River
Davis Creek
Corps of
Guy ©. Jester
St. Louis
City of
Mexico
Missouri State Water Resources Board
Corps of Engineers
William Lee
Jefferson
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Robert M. White
Lawrence F. O’brien
Joseph Califano
Democratic National Committee
O’brien
Humphrey, Muskie
Sanship
Wallace
Tam
Walter Wurfel
Morpheus
Center Arena
Richard Freeman
Bobby Gentry
Kamar Construction Co
Gary Duffy
Jackson St
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