Muskie Holds Big Leads In Illinois Primary Contest
CHICAGO AP Sen Ed Muskie led George McGovern in the Illinois presidential preference vote with 63 percent to 37 percent as 95 percent of precincts reported. In the delegate selection, Muskie led for 60 convention seats while McGovern had 14 with many uncommitted, shaping a mixed early result for the Illinois delegation. Daley faced setbacks as insurgents won governor and attorney general nominations, though Muskie touted a clear victory ahead of Wisconsin and Michigan battles.
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Walker And Hanrahan Win In Setbacks For Mayor Daley
In Illinois primaries, State's Atty. Edward Hanrahan won a renomination over Raymond Berg, while Dan Walker seized the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, edging Lt. Gov. Paul Simon. Daley sought peace with rebels, pledging support for Hanrahan and not conceding the Simon-Walker race.
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National Commission urges repeal of jail terms for private marijuana use
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse urged repeal of all jail terms and fines for private pot smoking while maintaining penalties for cultivation and sale. It called for a national policy favoring persuasion over prosecution to curb marijuana use after a year-long study of its consequences.
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Daley Still Has Most Delegates
Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention are split with Daley leading. With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Muskie has 59 delegates, McGovern 14, and Uncommitted 87. In the governor race, Simon leads with 678,779 votes at 48 percent and Walker trails with 723,958 at 52 percent.
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FBI Letter Said Douglas Was Con Man
In Harrisburg an FBI agent testified that no terms or payments were discussed when offering to keep the government's chief witness as a paid informer after parole. The witness helped prepare a letter labeling Boyd Douglas Jr. an accomplished confidence man, influencing the conspiracy case against Rev. Philip Berrigan and codefendants.
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William Woods to offer four year degree in equestrian studies
Fulton Missouri AP William Woods College will launch a four year bachelor of science in equestrian studies next fall building on its existing horseback riding minor Dr Clifford M Shipp calls it world first and credits equitation instructor Gayle Lampe for the new program The college with 50 horses hosts over 15 percent of a 900 student body in equitation courses and sees a broad career path in teaching training managing and owning horse related businesses for graduates
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Ogden Reid Switches To Democrats
Rep. Ogden Reid a 10 year Republican congressman from Westchester County announces switching to the Democratic party and seeking re election in the 24th District. He cites greater responsiveness to people and open debate as reasons while revealing a split with the Nixon administration on several issues.
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Mexican Ledger publication rates and office hours
The Mexican Ledger lists publication details including the daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, pricing by mail and carrier within Mexico and trade areas, Audrain and nearby counties, and other Missouri regions. It also provides subscription rates, military member pricing, and daily office hours.
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Back Welfare Checks Mailed To 29 842
Jefferson City Missouri AP Welfare Director Proctor N. Carter announced a total of 821720 in back welfare payments were mailed today to 29842 recipients. The money restores October reductions in aid to the disabled and in general relief after an emergency appropriation. About 1800 more checks will go out in a week to those whose circumstances changed during the austerity period. Each check was calculated separately.
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Senators To Take Bedside Testimony On Beard Case
A seven member Senate Judiciary subcommittee will travel to Denver to hear bedside testimony from Dita D. Beard, an ailing lobbyist tied to ITT antitrust cases. Doctors report improved health allows longer interviews at the Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital, with hearings to begin Sunday as part of a probe into alleged links between ITT settlements and support for the 1972 Republican National Convention.
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Dr Daniel Will Speak Friday Night at Lincoln Univ
Preparations are under way for a Friday night program in Presser Hall featuring Dr Walter C Daniel president of Lincoln University as speaker on Youth In A Changing World at 8 00 p m The Rev William H Hightower pastor of Ward Chapel AME Church hopes for a community wide audience Daniel formerly headed English and humanities at St Augustine’s College and NC A&T State University and spoke at Mexico High School in 1970 He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City
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Dole predicts Agnew will again be Nixon running mate
Robert J. Dole, Republican National Chairman and Kansas senator, told Ashland College students that Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will be President Nixon’s running mate in the upcoming campaign. Dole praised Nixon for reforming the draft and enfranchising young Americans.
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Community R-6 School District Election Notice 1972
Notice to qualified voters of Audrain County Missouri for the annual election on April 4 1972 at multiple polling places from 6 am to 7 pm. Propositions include electing two directors for three years increasing the school levy by 10 cents and a boundary change affecting Wellsville Middletown and other districts transferring about 411 acres to Community R-6. Issued by Joseph Schafer secretary March 15 1972.
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