McGovern Attacks Absent Rivals In New Hampshire
Senator George S. McGovern formally launched his New Hampshire presidential primary bid, criticizing rivals Ed Muskie Henry Jackson John Lindsay and Hubert Humphrey for staying away. He pledged to reach voters with tours and speeches, spending 22 days over nine weeks, and noted Muskie’s early lead while inviting others to compete in the March 7 contest.
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White House Is Really Nixon's Stopping-Off Place
Nixon has spent more time away from the White House than in it during the first three years of his presidency. He logged over 300,000 miles of travel to all 50 states plus territories and 19 countries, averaging two foreign trips per year and planning more in 1972, with extensive use of Camp David and multiple secondary residences on both coasts.
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McCarthy Opens Illinois Primary Challenge on Loyalty Oath
Eugene J. McCarthy enters Illinois presidential primary pushing to drop the state’s loyalty oath for candidates. A state official noted the issue will be decided by the electoral board as petitions were filed. Muskie competes with McCarthy. McGovern stays out. The March 21 primary is Illinois’ third contest of the year.
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Burly robber thwarted by 77 year old Sicilian shopkeeper
In Messina Sicily a burly pistol wielding man assaulted a tobacco shop demanding cash. Mrs Lucia Brunetta a 77 year old woman fought back by slugging and kicking the attacker causing him to flee the scene.
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Worth Of Hotel Loot A Mystery
New York police estimate the Hotel Pierre burglary haul exceeds 1 million dollars with unofficial guesses up to five times that. Investigators call it one of the city’s largest robberies, while clues link the crew to past heists including a Miami Beach spa and the Drake Hotel. The gang arrived in a sleek limousine after 4 a.m. and vanished.
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Peking wary of Soviet noose in Asia
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports that Peking sees Moscow pressing to extend influence across Asia and Africa, while Nixon seeks better China ties. The piece notes potential American help to tilt regional power and suggests China could mediate between Washington and North Vietnam if Moscow’s reach tightens.
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