Nixon Leads GOP Delegate Race Toward First Ballot Nomination
AP tally shows Nixon with 501 of 667 needed for the Republican first ballot as four weeks remain before the convention. Texas delegates shifted after Tower endorses Nixon, Rockefeller at 192, Reagan as favorite son. Democrats report Humphrey at 677 of 1,312 with McCarthy at 414 and RFK’s assassination has boosted uncommitted totals to about 779.
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Powder Puff Derby Nears Savannah Finish in Four Day Race
In Savannah Georgia AP reports with five planes across the finish line and another forced to land in a pea patch the Powder Puff Derby entries race to complete a 2500 mile cross country event. Of 75 starters two were scratched another disqualified. final winners to be decided after ground speeds handicaps on Wednesday.
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St. Petersburg
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Logan Proposes Uniform Draft Reform Plan in Campaign
Logan, KU law dean emeritus and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, calls for universal draft eligibility for non mentally defective men. He urges counting Peace Corps service or teaching in ghettos as fulfillment, and a lottery to select those needed for service when demand is lower. He prefers a two to three year service option and argues certainty lets youths plan their lives.
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La Junta Eyes 60 Million Jet Port For Jumbo Planes
La Junta Colorado could become a jumbo jet hub with a proposed 60 million airport on 3000 acres along the Arkansas River. City engineer Harrison R McCune envisions three 8000 foot runways and refueling pods, drawing Pacific routes and linking to major cities. Local officials have responded with strong support viewing it as an economic boon.
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