McGovern leads delegates after Massachusetts victory
George McGovern vaulted to the lead in Democratic delegate strength with a Massachusetts landslide and a surprise bonus in Pennsylvania. Humphrey claimed a decisive Pennsylvania victory while Muskie trailed. Wallace showed strong showings in both states ahead of Ohio and Cleveland contests.
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Astronauts Skeptical On Moon Rocks Findings
Apollo 16 astronauts cautioned during a space to Earth transit that it is too early to state what lunar rocks reveal about the Moon. They noted that only laboratory analysis will confirm rock types and volcanic history as recovery from the Descartes region continues.
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Thomas K. Mattingly II
Manned Spacecraft Center
Mission Control
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Duke
Moon
Earth
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Casper
Lunar
South Korean Troops Clear A Key Area
South Korean forces cleared a vital pass between the coast and central highlands, routing enemy troops from An Khe Pass as North Vietnamese action slowed. U S and Korean spokesmen cited supply routes, with highway damage and ongoing air and ground battles surrounding Pleiku Kontum and An Loc.
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An Khe Pass
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An Loc
Kontum
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Pleiku
War Report By Nixon Tonight
President Nixon will address the nation with a Vietnam report at 10 p.m. EST, outlining troop levels after May 1 as Kissinger returns from Moscow and Paris peace talks resume. He previously announced plans to reduce forces to 69,000 by month’s end, with 25,000 to 35,000 remaining until Hanoi frees POWs.
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OU Honors Half Dozen Professors at Charter Day Convocation
Ottawa University awarded Master of Humane Letters degrees to six faculty members: Billy G. Ballinger Justo A. Diaz Leonard H. Meyers J. Edward Morris Sey Keith C. Shumway Adrian Stoner and Michael A. Sancho. Laura Bornholdt, Hewitt Visiting Professor, praised OU’s evolving educational approach and noted campus experimentation and teacting.
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Ottawa University
Peter H. Armacost
Billy G. Ballinger
Justo A. Diaz
Leonard H. Meyers
J. Edward Morrissey
Keith C. Shumway
Adrian Stoner
Michael A. Sancho
Laura Bornholdt
Hewitt
Price Drop Hits Farmers
Washington AP report shows March retail food prices rose 0.1 percent per BLS but the Agriculture Department notes a 0.4 percent drop in March. farmers received lower prices for meat and vegetables while middlemen' costs rose, eroding most of the decline. The market basket cost $1,292 annually, with farm value at $502 and middleman share at $790.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Weather County Forecast Warms, Winds Rise Tonight
Stockman warns of unsettled weather with rain or showers tonight and cloudy windy conditions. Lows near 44 with southeasterly winds 15 to 30 mph. Afternoon figures show highs around 56, with cooler Thursday and possible rain. Record highs and lows noted for the date. Precipitation totals for the prior 24 hours around .07 inch.
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