McGovern Accepts Nomination as Democratic Leader in Miami
In Miami Beach on November 16, George McGovern accepted the Democratic nomination with Sen. Edward Kennedy and running mate Thomas Eagleton by his side. McGovern pledged a people’s campaign to defeat Nixon, urged unity across parties, and outlined plans for a reforming national committee and a return of government to the people.
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Mike Gravel
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Massachusetts
Endicott Peabody
Yvonne Braithwaite Burke
Wallace
Alabama
Spiro T. Agnew
Peaceful DNC protests contrast with Chicago 1968 riots
Protesters and police coordinated to keep streets quiet during the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. Demonstrators and officials credit limited disturbances, with leaders praising nonviolent turnout and police restraint amid a crowd that included groups like Yippies and Cuban anti communists.
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Man Injured in Gardner Road Car Mishap
A 25 year old Gardner man is in satisfactory condition at Morris Hospital after a single vehicle crash on Gardner Road near Filman Road at 2:05 a.m. today.
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Weather And Traffic Update With Local Crash Report
Partly sunny hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms likely. Highs 87 to 93. tonight mostly cloudy with storms. Saturday cooler with showers and storms. A crash on Gardner Road injures Kenneth E. Bannon Jr. after his car left the road, flipped, and was towed. he was hospitalized.
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Fat Albert boosts air war with one ton video bomb
The U S Navy introduced Fat Albert a one ton improved Walleye television bomb for use against North Vietnam. Six bombs scored direct hits three bridges downed and two military buildings destroyed. In ground action Saigon troops push toward Quang Tri with 114 North Vietnamese killed and 41 weapons captured.
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Quang Tri City
Saigon Command
Hue
Fischer appeal rejected in world championship forfeit ruling
An Iceland appeals committee upheld chief referee Lothar Schmid’s decision to award game to Boris Spassky after Bobby Fischer did not appear. Fischer trails 2–0 in the 24 game match and the third game is slated for Sunday. Promoter Chester Fox insists cameras remain due to movie and TV revenue.
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Icelandic Chess Federation
Hanoi in new quantiry
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports on uneasy guesses among Communist leaders about U S politics and Indochina. Hanoi weighs whether a Democratic or Republican win affects Vietnam, while ally tensions with China and Russia shape decisions amid domestic strains from war. The piece notes losses, floods, and labor strains at home as the conflict wears on.
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William L. Ryan
Indochina
U.S
Hanoi
FCC member Mrs. Reid calls for broadcaster collaboration
Charlotte T. Reid the lone woman on the Federal Communications Commission urged cooperation between the FCC and broadcasters at a Colorado gathering. She said teamwork and compromise serve the public interest and noted broadcasting carries great responsibilities while noting her status may help.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Colorado Broadcasters Association
Reid
Commission
Congress
Frank
Frasier the Great Lion Dies After Eighteen Months as Lover
Frasier the lion, rescued from a bankrupt circus, lived 20 years and fathered 35 cubs in 18 months. He became a national symbol and inspired merchandise and write in votes. He died in his sleep from kidney failure. Mourners say farewell as his mates grieve.
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Lion Country Safari
Lion Country
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SA7 Strela missile raises alarm in Vietnam war
Hanoi introduces the SA7 infrared guided missile into the Vietnam conflict, altering U S and South Vietnamese air tactics. Officials say the weapon downs both American and South Vietnamese helicopters and planes, with over a dozen US aircraft and roughly equal numbers of South Vietnamese aircraft lost since early May. The only known survivors were two Army pilots after a helicopter crash near An Loc.
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