McGovern Faces Noisy Questioners at Miami Convention
In Miami Beach George McGovern faced 300 demonstrators in the Doral Hotel lobby and over 1000 protesters at Convention Hall as he secured the Democratic presidential nomination. He defended his antiwar stance and rejected a $6500 minimum income plan while urging unity and calm among supporters and critics. Security tightened after two men were arrested for concealed weapons at the hotel.
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McGovern clinches Democratic nomination amid party split
Senator George McGovern won the first ballot Democratic nomination amid a divided party after Edward Kennedy rejected the bid. Kennedy offered the No 2 spot but McGovern declined. McGovern faced antiwar and civil rights demonstrators in the lobby as security pressed around the headquarters. Paris talks resume with no clear path as Porter opens to negotiation on a seven point plan. An American Airlines hijacker released after a 550000 ransom and four hostages, two more hijackers fled in a separate plane. Bobby Fischer threatens to quit if movie cameras stay in hall ahead of their world championship game with Boris Spassky.
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McGovern Triumph Sparks Night of Chicago Echoes
At the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, McGovern clinches a victory in a tense Illinois roll call as delegates erupt in cheers and celebration. Shirley MacLaine joins the jubilant scene with a playful sign asking Jimmy the Greek where he is.
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1972 Democrats nominate McGovern and others in new style
In Miami Beach the Democratic convention nominating night centers on George McGovern, George Wallace, Shirley Chisholm and Henry Jackson. New rules limited speeches to fifteen minutes, ending overtime. The event highlights a diverse, youth and minority driven party future with Chisholm as the first woman nominated.
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Bond calls for full reporting of political contributions
Kansas City AP Bond, Missouri state auditor and Republican gubernatorial hopeful, urged public disclosure of campaign contributions and expenses by local groups and candidates. He cited alleged $250,000 in covert payments from St Louis Steamfitters to Hearnes campaign and pressed stricter laws enforced by an independent agency to restore confidence in Missouri government.
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C of C Park Meet To Honor C F Kehl Mexico Chamber
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce announces a second general membership meeting at Lawrence shelter in Plunkett Park. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with 5:30 p.m. refreshments. dinner $2. Special recognition to C F Kehl who recently retired after 50 years in local business. Special guests Mahlon Aldridge ITI and Robert Farrar will discuss Missouri election implications.
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Dowd Criticizes PSC Over Utility Rate Hikes
St. Louis lawyer and Democratic governor hopeful Edward L. Dowd told about 1,200 at a $25 fundraiser in Kansas City that the Missouri Public Service Commission allows unjustified rate increases. He cited six million dollars in higher bills last year and called the PSC practice a poor track record.
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Town Vote Fails to End Holland Mayoral Dispute
In Holland Missouri, a third mayoral ballot kept the contest alive between incumbent William Biggs and challenger Earl Hawkins. Hawkins tallies 72 votes to Biggs 74 amid ongoing fraud convictions among local election officials.
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Celebration Days Kill 8 In Ireland
Eight people died during Northern Ireland’s Glorious Twelfth celebrations as sectarian violence flared in Belfast and Portadown. British forces maintained a fragile separation while IRA leaders demanded guarantees before possible ceasefire renewal, as attacks and firefights left soldiers and civilians dead.
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