Eagleton Sees An Uphill Fight for VP Nod
At the Democratic National Convention Missouri figures push for George McGovern to pick Thomas Eagleton as running mate. Eagleton says he would accept if offered, expects a decision by noon today, and warns against assuming McGovern will lose Missouri. Delegates Sam Hamra Jr and Harry Wiggins discuss meeting McGovern, while Gov. Hearnes and others strain over earlier neglect. Missouri backed McGovern with 24 percent on Wednesday ballot, Jackson strong with 48 percent, Jackson supporters lament late organization. The Ledger Covers The Field Like The Dew Does Little Dixie.
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California
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Bond Criticizes Missouri Unemployment Fund Handling
State Auditor Kit Bond blasts the Division of Employment Security for managing unemployment funds. In 1971-72 the benefit payment account held over 83 million dollars, not in an approved state depository but in Suburban Bank and Trust Co., Kansas City. Auditors urge immediate transfer of employer contributions to the trust fund and fault gaps in record keeping, merit requirements, and training program oversight.
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State Division of Employment Security
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Hearnes Proud Of Lynne's Speech At Democratic Conv.
Miami Beach AP reports Governor Warren Hearnes expressed pride and nerves as daughter Lynne Hearnes Somerer delivered a two minute speech endorsing Senator Henry Jackson at the National Democratic Convention. Hearnes says the speech convinced him to vote Jackson. Lynne, 23, a University of Missouri student, urged listening to the majority and conscience of Americans. It marks a third Hearnes family rostrum appearance at the convention. In Paris, Vietnam peace talks resumed after 10 weeks with unchanged positions.
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McGovern Leads In State Totals With 1,864.
Mexico MO ledger reports 1972 July 13 results showing McGovern with 1,864.95 votes, Wallace 377.5, Jackson 486.65, Chisholm 101.45, Sanford 69.5. Other candidates Hubert Humphrey 35, Wilbur Mills 32.8, Muskie 20.8, Kennedy 10.65, Wayne Hays 5, Eugene McCarthy 2, Mondale 1. The totals reflect candidate vote tallies by state and national totals for several regions.
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China Premier Chou En-lai Meets Le Duc Tho in Peking
A Radio Peking report said Premier Chou En-lai and Le Duc Tho held a very cordial and friendly discussion in Peking amid the Paris peace talks. Attending were Chang Chun-chiao Deputy Foreign Minister Han Nien-lung and other CCP leaders, but details were not released.
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