Ohio Democrats Draft Primary Constitution Ahead of Convention
In Columbus Ohio Democrats draft a proposed state constitution for a 1972 presidential primary outlining rules if Ohio becomes a battleground. Leaders note no candidate has announced entry while McGovern Muskie and Humphrey may attend events. Delegation rules would be advisory with statewide and district meetings for pledged delegates. A 60 percent vote would mandatorily endorse statewide races.
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Columbus
Ohio
William Lavelle
George McGovern
South Dakota
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Cleveland
Iowa
Harold Bughes
Lavelle
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Herbert Humphrey
Minnesota
Muskie
McGovern
Rabbi Kahane and 12 Others Indicted in Gun Conspiracy
Thirteen members of the militant Jewish Defense League including chairman Rabbi Meyer Kahane were indicted on federal firearms conspiracy charges in Brooklyn. Arrests in New York followed sealed indictments revealed by Atty. Gen. Mitchell. Each count carries up to five years and a $10,000 fine.
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Washington
Militant
Jewish Defense League
Meyer Kahane
Stice Department
Brooklyn
John N. Mitchell
Kahane
New York
JDL
Leningrad
Tiny country rich in minerals in 1970
Mbabane dispatch says Swaziland's mineral production hit a record 27.8 million dollars in 1970. Iron ore exports to Japan accounted for more than 19.6 million of that total. Other mineral exports included asbestos coal quarry stones keolin barytes and pyrophyllite.
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Mbabane
Swaziland
Kingdom
Japan
Free Al Capp group formed at Ohio University
Ohio University students form the Committee to Free Al Capp in Athens to aid the cartoonist charged in Eau Claire with sodomy attempted adultery and indecent exposure. Chair Karl Peterjohh, a 21 year old junior, says Capp is a victim of persecution for his political beliefs and the group will raise funds and launch a media campaign. Capp, Alfred Gerald Kaplin, is hospitalized in Boston after a collapse during a visit to Alabama, with a warrant for fugitive from justice in Eau Claire.
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Athens, Ohio
Ohio University
al Capp
Peter Bent
Brigham Hospital
Boston
Alabama
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Boeing 747 Wins Collier Trophy in 1969 Award
Washington AP report states Boeing Co. receives the Collier Trophy for the 747 jumbo jet in recognition of its impact on air travel. Presentation by National Aeronautical Association honors Boeing and key contributors including Pratt & Whitney engines and Pan Am for initial purchase and service introduction.
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Washington
Aviation Industry
Nixon
Boeing Co
Sattle
National Aeronautical Association
Collier Magazine
A. S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
William M. Allen
Boeing Board
United
Paper bag nude man in Portland disorderly conduct
A Portland man identified as Glen H. Nyland, 54, wore a paper bag over his head and entered the police station lobby naked except for the bag. He crawled through the lobby to avoid staff, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge, bail set at 50 dollars, and given overalls. Nyland gave no explanation for his actions.
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Portland
Ore
Glen H. Nyland
Nyland
London violence reaches 1970 record, 25 harmed daily
London crimes of violence surged to a record level in 1970 with about 25 people shot knifed or beaten each day according to AP reporting from the year.
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London
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