27 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon, in San Clemente, signals a narrowing race against Senator George McGovern. He cites three factors for his optimistic shift: Democratic campaign woes, strong polling, and early favorable reception to his campaign.
George McGovern's campaign gains pace with a four state swing through Pennsylvania Texas Illinois and Minnesota. fundraising shows 9000 pieces of mail daily with average contributions under 30 dollars and a planned 6 million dollar TV and radio ad buy before election day. Nixon leads polls 57 to 31 as he tours coast to coast after accepting the GOP nomination.
Gunter Zahn a 15 year old West German bears the torch around the track at Olympic Stadium Munich during opening ceremonies. He is followed by four runners Jim Ryan United States Kipchoge Keino Kenya Derek Clapton Australia and Dengio Pimihara Japan as Zahn lights the flame atop the stadium.
A Greek tanker named Princess Irene, 40,900 tons, destroyed by three explosions after a lightning strike hit her smokestack while unloading diesel oil near the Loire estuary. Twenty six injured, eleven missing. fires hindered rescue and concerns grew over fuel leakage threatening the coastline.
Heavy fighting raged near Quang Tri on Saturday as government units advanced toward recapturing the Que Son Valley about 109 miles south. South Vietnamese Marines and allied forces pressed efforts to regain control in the contested area.
GAO says Nixon campaign may have violated federal election law in handling about 835000 in funds. The probe follows June arrests at the Democratic National Committee and concerns a 25000 contribution routed to Barker and other funds, with four Mexican checks totaling 89000 and a 350000 deposit. Justice Department referred matter for possible action. critics urge independent prosecution amid election pressure.
A heavy rain and thunderstorm halted the musical portion of a doubleheader at Cleveland Municipal Stadium and delayed the Browns versus Vikings exhibition by 45 minutes to 10 15 p.m. The music show was canceled and cost the Browns over $100 000, with $40 000 spent on a sound system imported for the program.
A husband reports his sentimental wife always cries at sad films and admits he does the same, tears flowing at the cost of movie tickets. Both say the emotional reaction stems from the film’s pathos and the shared experience.
PROM ISES group returns from a Japan trip with stories to tell. The feature notes hospitality as a keynote of the journey, inviting readers to page 27 for more details.
Sir Francis Chichester, knighted after sailing solo around the world in 1966, died at the Royal Navy Hospital in Plymouth at age 70. He entered the hospital Aug. 18 with a spinal malignancy and pneumonia. his wife Lady Chichester and son Giles were by his side.
Partly cloudy and cooler with less humidity expected in southwestern Ohio. Highs near the lower 80s and tonight’s lows in the lower 70s.
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