Met Test Of Greatness by Kennedy at McGovern convention
Senator Edward M. Kennedy addressed delegates in Miami Beach praising the McGovern Eagleton ticket and urging unity against the Nixon administration. He declared the party had met the test of greatness and predicted Republican failure at the polls this November.
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Edward M._ Kennedy
Kennedy
George S. McGovern
McGovern
Thomas F. Eagleton
Missouri
McGovern Accepts Nomination and Calls for Unity
George McGovern urged Democrats to unite and carry a people’s campaign to the White House against Richard Nixon. He accepted the 1972 nomination at a late-night Democratic Convention, pledged to restore government to the people, and named Thomas Eagleton as running mate with Kennedy introducing him.
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South Dakota
America
McGovern
Edward M. Kennedy
Thomas F. Eagleton
House
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Lawrence F. O’brien
Jean Westwood
Utah
O’brien
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
Henry M. Jackson
Shirley Chisholm
Terry Sanford
Missouri
Richard Nixon
George C. Wallace
Eagleton
Kennedy
Chicago
Spiro T. Agnew
Ohio Delegation Mixed Feelings At Miami Beach
In Miami Beach Ohio delegates mixed fear over McGovern won with Eagleton as VP and hoped to shift focus to electing local candidates. Governor Gilligan praised Eagleton while signaling unity, and tensions with state chairman Lavelle flared over credentials and buses. Ohio totals cited for McGovern Eagleton Gravel Peabody Kennedy and others.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Eagleton
Ohio
George McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
H. Humphrey
McGovern
John J. Gilligan
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Frank W. King
Columbus
Ohio Afl-Cio
King
Sen. McGovern
Key Biscayne
Buckeye
Lettuce boycott divides DNC amid Chavez drive
At the Democratic National Convention the lettuce boycott led by Cesar Chavez ally Delores Huerta drew cheers and questions. Delegates from several states cited loyalty to Chavez's farmworkers as they voted on California delegates while Chavez received five vice presidential votes. A New Jersey placard criticized the campaign with a mock endorsement.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Delores Huerta
Farm Workers Union
Cesar Chavez
California
Chavez
Ms. Huerta
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Tom Dunn
Eagleton's Rise Met Aerial Praise Of McGovern Nomination
Russia lauds McGovern nomination as Eagleton's ascent draws acclaim. CBS coverage highlights strong program effects, with analysis extending into late page 24.
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Eagleton
Russia
McGovern
CBS
Weather Forecast Looks Warm With Possible Showers
Clouds bring warm humid conditions today and Saturday. Daytime showers are possible, tempering the pleasant spell with intermittent rain chances.
Baby critic voices on bravory at convention
One year old Margaret Carruthers, daughter of a Georgia delegate, comments on the convention during a loud display of bravory. The infant’s reaction underscores the chaotic scene and hints at parental distraction amid party proceedings.
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Margaret Carruthers
Georgia
Belfast battles widen as army goes on the offensive
Gun fights tore through Belfast Catholic districts as British troops, abandoning a low profile, moved into Andersonstown and other IRA strongholds. Three soldiers and three civilians died, lifting the toll to 16 since Wednesday and 432 in three years of sectarian violence. The army, claiming 30 guerrilla fatalities, found no casings as IRA fighters removed their weapons.
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Northern Ireland
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