Judge Ponders California Delegates Credentials Case
In Washington a federal judge weighs if the Democratic Credentials Committee acted unconstitutionally when nullifying California’s winner take all primary and allocating 151 of 271 votes among Humphrey Wallace and others. McGovern backers seek a restraining order ahead of the Miami Beach convention.
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Washington
Democratic Credentials Committee
George S. McGovern
California
George L. Harter
Joseph L. Rauh Jr
McGovern
Cal
Ifornia
Miami Beach
Credentials Committee
Hubert H. Humphrey
George C. Wallace
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Democratic National Committee
Califano
Indira Gandhi Bhutto Reach Indo Pakistan Peace Accord
Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reached a first peace agreement in Simla promising future talks on Kashmir and POWs. The pact orders troop withdrawals from territories seized last December except in Kashmir, where the cease fire line stays, with no set timetable.
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Simla
India
Indira Gandhi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Kashmir
Himalayan
Passenger Guns Down Skyjacker
A Pan American jumbo jet with 153 aboard was hijacked to Hanoi but overpowered by the pilot and an armed passenger in Saigon. The would‑be hijacker Nguyen Thai Binh, a Seattle University graduate in fishery science, was killed by the alerted passenger after hostage actions and threats. The other 135 passengers escaped via emergency chutes as the plane landed.
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Saigon
Hanoi
U.S
North Vietnam
University of Washington
Seattle
Nguyen Thai Binh
Manila
Binh
Honolulu
Wet 4th of July Dampens Ottawa Holiday
Weather dampens Independence Day events around Ottawa with cool temperatures and rain. Worden reported 1.75 inches of rain and hail nearby while Ottawa saw 0.63 inches. Lake Pomona campers dwindled as Dennis noted 0.01 inch fell, many had to work today. Cloudy cooler forecast with scattered showers and thunderstorms, highs in the 60s to 70s, 60 percent rain tonight, 40 percent Tuesday.
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Ottawa
Worden
Lake Pomona
Ralph Dennis
Dennis
Tow
Allied Thrust Near Quang Tri
South Vietnamese marines backed by U S fighter bombers advanced toward Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese troops retreated in small groups. U S B 52s and fighters hit targets around the city while Marine air and artillery repelled an eastern flank assault. Government spokesmen reported heavy fighting near Hue with civilian casualties and ongoing shelling. Hanoi claimed two U S planes shot down, while the American command reported no losses Sunday.
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Saigon
U.S
Quang Tri City
Associated Press
Holger Jensen
Hue
Quang Tri
Nam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Vinh
Nixon warns cuts needed to fund Social Security rise
President Nixon, after signing the 20 percent Social Security increase, says other federal programs must be trimmed to cover the cost. The hike, part of a debt ceiling extension, adds 3.7 billion to the deficit and starts in September with automatic COLA uprates. He also signs disaster relief and a 10 percent veteran disability benefit boost.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Car Plunges Into Pond West of Williamsburg
Four people escaped serious injury when a 1972 Ford with about 9,000 miles plunged into a farm pond three miles west of Williamsburg around 8 40 Sunday morning. Driver Mrs Susan C Dodds 61 Higley Arizona lost control with eyes closed to sun. At hospital Mrs Dodds and her husband George were treated for abrasions and released. two other passengers Mrs and Mr Harry Cram Apache Junction Arizona were admitted with multiple abrasions in satisfactory condition. Dodds cited for careless driving. car damaged about 1200 dollars.
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Dan Mullen
Williamsburg
Susan C. Dodds
Higley
Ariz
John Blair Madison
Dodds
Ransom Memorial Hospital
George
Harry Cram
Apache Junction
Kansas Highway Patrol
Truman Satisfactory After Routine Exam at Kansas City
Former President Harry S Truman remained in satisfactory condition at Research Medical Center after a Sunday visit for a routine examination of a lower gastrointestinal problem. The 88 year old, in hospital for the second time in five days, was reported to have slept poorly but spent a quiet night. Dr. Wallace H. Graham said tests would focus on blood work and it was too soon to forecast his discharge. Bess Truman arrived to be with her husband as nurses described him as cheerful and happy.
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Kansas City
Harry S Truman
Research Medical Center
Truman
Wallace H. Graham
Graham
Bess
City Commission Prepares Sparse Agenda On Electricity Contract
City Clerk Orlin W. Smith said the Wednesday agenda centers on a five year contract with Kansas City Power and Light Co. to guarantee sufficient electric energy for the city. The agenda may expand before the meeting, as officials aim to finalize it by Friday but unexpected items can arise.
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Orlin W. Smith
City Commission
Kansas City Power and Light Co
Smith
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Scottsdale, Ariz
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Vong Bi
North Viet
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