Stassen Not Candidate This Time
Former presidential hopeful Harold Stassen declares he is not running in 1976. The 65 year old Philadelphia lawyer cites low political strength and notes he might reconsider a fifth bid only if he feels stronger. He lists past losses and says his ideas on China policy and arms talks influenced GOP policymakers.
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Radio Funds Authorized by Senate Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved 38,520,000 for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty for the next fiscal year, overriding opposition from Sen. J. W. Fulbright and Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield who argued for phasing out the CIA funded stations. The funds mark a shift to public financing after two decades of CIA support amid Cold War concerns.
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Noise Pollution Warns At UN Conference In Stockholm
WHO reports noise as a major environmental problem with growing hearing damage. Surveys show 15 to 20 year olds in Sweden facing noise induced hearing issues, and doctors link noise to neurosis and headaches. Delegates from 112 nations review over 200 recommendations. Separately the US and Sweden clash over Palme’s Vietnam War remarks.
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Four Bodies Found in Wankie Miners Disaster
Rescue teams using breathing gear located four of the 428 missing miners in the Wankie coal mine after a massive underground explosion. Eight workers were rescued, seven bodies recovered, with 424 still unaccounted for. Gas and methane hazards complicated efforts as fans and equipment labored to clear the shaft.
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Council Plans Hearing On Bell Street Change
Neenah council votes to hold a public hearing July 5 on extending Bell Street to the Breezewood railroad overpass. Debate centers on routing from the railroad crossings to South Commercial Street south of the park arena. Several aldermen switch positions, with residents in attendance opposing the Bell Street route as a park cut and seeking a shorter alignment.
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Elllis
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Troyer
Southernise Ticket Talk From McGovern Humphrey
Washington AP reports Senator George McGovern envisions a Southerner as running mate to aid a White House transition, naming Reubin Askew and Terry Sanford as possibilities while praising Abraham Ribicoff and Walter Mondale. Hubert Humphrey also floated Wallace if he supports the platform, as candidates discuss ticket options after primary results.
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Old Man Confesses to Killing Man in 1935
Lonnie Cross alias Lonnie Smith, 66, limped into the Duval sheriff’s office to confess a 1935 murder after years on the run. Detective Beacham said Cross admitted killing a man during a dispute and a subsequent murder warrant for Smith remained outstanding. Cross was arraigned on first degree murder and held without bond.
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William Beacham
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Lonnie Smith
Ed Bozier
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Georgia
New Orleans
Justice of the Peace
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Eleven Americans Die in War Report
Saigon AP reports eleven Americans were killed in action last week, twenty wounded, and two died of nonhostile causes. U.S. command notes little weekly change while South Vietnamese casualties rise in the ground war. An unofficial tally shows ninety five U.S. deaths and two hundred sixty six wounded since the March 3 North Vietnamese offensive began.
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Wallace to Attend Democratic Convention in Bid for Presidency
Gov. George C. Wallace who is partly paralyzed from an assassination attempt will travel to the Democratic National Convention to bargain for the presidency and platform. Wallace strategist Charles Snider said most Democrats realize he must participate for the ticket to have a chance. He noted Wallace’s positions differ from rivals on war, draft dodger amnesty, and marijuana legalization, signaling possible shifts before backing any ticket.
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Fla
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Charles Snider
Snider
Alabama
George McGovern
Gov. Wallace
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