Nominations Mark McGovern Wallace and Chisholm at 1972 Democratic Nominating
More than 10,000 fill a hall in Miami Beach as Abraham Ribicoff nominates George McGovern, with Wallace and Chisholm also put forward. New rules cap speeches at fifteen minutes, spotlighting a more inclusive party era led by youth and minority delegates. Humphrey and Muskie retreat from nominating roles.
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Terry Sanford
North Carolina
Wilbur D. Mills
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Muskie
Kennedy
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Walter F. Mondale
Minesota
McGovern Survives Noisy Demo At Nomination Night
In Miami Beach McGovern faced hundreds of protesters in the Doral Hotel lobby hours before clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. He defended his antiwar stance and rejected a $6500 minimum income plan while vowing a quick troop withdrawal. Security tightened after two arrests for concealed weapons.
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Bloody Glorious Twelfth Ends in Irish Deaths in Belfast
In Belfast on the Glorious Twelfth, security forces kept Protestants and Catholics apart but at least eight people were killed around the parades. Seamus Twomey of the IRA Provisionals hinted at a possible renewal of the cease-fire if British actions changed, while violence preceded the march with assassins and bombers targeting both sides.
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Kennedy declines Dem vice presidency bid amid McGovern surge
At the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach Florida Senator Edward Kennedy rejected McGovern's offer of the No 2 spot after McGovern clinched the nomination with 1 864.95 votes. McGovern announced plans to consider running mates including Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie while Kennedy and other prospects faced scrutiny from delegates and labor leaders.
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Armed group arrests near McGovern hotel report
Newspaper notes an incident where armed black nationalists were arrested near the McGovern hotel. Other brief mentions include state by state tabulation, McGovern’s fundraising need, Wallace's influence, and 1976 rules discussions.
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NBC
Illinois delegates Back McGovern Drive Victory Statement
Illinois delegates cheer a McGovern victory as the party announces the majority. In the foreground William Singer leads a group that helped oust Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Behind him Jesse Jackson stands under a standard.
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New Bumper Filled With Popcorn
Los Angeles AP reports UCLA mechanical engineering student Dan Bell designed a bumper for an experimental car in the Urban Vehicle Design competition. The hollow bumper packs popcorn as an impact absorbing material, offering a tasty alternative to traditional cushioning.
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Detroit
Bitter Ohio Democrat split over McGovern choice at delegation vote
The 153 member Ohio Democratic delegation backed George McGovern on the first roll call but split bitterly. Jackson and Chisholm drew support from Humphrey supporters, while Humphrey and Hays received limited votes. The division reflected a rift between old guard and rising McGovern allies.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Henry Jackson
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Ite Son
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North Carolina
Ted Kennedy
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McGovern
Warm humid spell with thundershowers forecast
The region faces continuing warm humid weather with a chance of thundershowers tonight and Friday. Highs Friday will be in the mid 90s with showers likely through the weekend. yesterday reached 91 and this morning’s low was 69.
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