On Eve of Election Nixon Holds Big Lead
National polls show President Nixon favored by about 59 percent to 35 or 36 percent for George McGovern with around 6 percent undecided. A Harris Survey released Sunday and a Gallup poll conducted Oct. 13–18 both place Nixon ahead, though McGovern has shown last minute gains.
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Nixon Postures Quiet End To 1972 Campaign Effort
President Nixon spends final election day at Casa Pacifica in California with a taped television address planned for CBS and a vote with Pat at Concordia Elementary School. He avoided public events, while Kissinger and Ehrlichman meet privately. Analysts note poll shifts as Vietnam war prospects influence results.
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McGovern Makes Final Coast to Coast Campaign Swing
Senator George McGovern conducted a last nation tour stopping in St. Louis Moline and New York before heading to Philadelphia and Los Angeles. He accused President Nixon of playing fast and loose with Vietnam and called the administration lie about a near peace.
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U S Helicopters Downed At Da Nang
Three U S helicopters were shot down within 14 miles of Da Nang killing two Americans and wounding three as U S forces battled near the city. An AH1 Cobra was destroyed after crashing in flames. another OH6 was shot down with casualties. A relief pilot ferried out the wounded and dead, raising U S losses.
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Rogers Sees Vietnam Peace Talks Resume Soon
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said private talks with North Vietnam will likely resume in the near future but a final cease fire agreement may be several weeks away. North Vietnam’s Xuan Thuy signaled readiness for another final meeting if conditions suit, while U S defense efforts accelerate aid to South Vietnam to aid negotiations.
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Ohio issue 2 on repeal tax ballot
In Columbus the AP reports Issue 2 asks voters to repeal Ohio’s new graduated income tax and require future income tax changes voter approval. The measure does not affect current collections and spans three linked questions on the ballot as a single yes or no vote.
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Weather forecast hinting at showers tomorrow
Forecast warns against umbrella use as showers are possible tomorrow. Tonight’s low around 45, tomorrow’s high in the low 60s. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy, cooler days Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the upper 50s to 60s. Yesterday’s high 54, overnight low 31.
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