McGovern Sees Blessing In Disguise
George McGovern said the Credential Committee action slicing his California delegate strength could help his presidential bid. He criticized the 72-66 decision and said the Democratic National Convention would overturn it, while tensions rose between regulars and reformers in the party.
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Washington
George McGovern
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
South Dakota
McGovern
CBS Morning News
Credentials Committee
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Longtime Ottawa Post Office Clerk Retires After 24 Years
Clarence C Strickland announces retirement from the Ottawa post office after 24 years of service. A lifelong resident, he began in 1948 as a substitute carrier and dispatcher, has served as window clerk for 15 years, and plans a four week vacation starting with the Ellis Convention in Atlantic City. He will travel with his wife Eunice and daughter Sallie before starting a new business in Ottawa, not yet disclosed.
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Ottawa
Strickland
Ellis
Atlantic City
N. J
Eunice
Sallie
Post Office
Joy On Death Row Rejoices As Supreme Court Ruling Hits
The Associated Press reports mixed reactions to the Supreme Court ruling barring capital punishment as imposed. In prisons inmates cheered yet officials warned of long term effects on parole and deterrence, with governors and lawmakers weighing reinstating or restricting the death penalty. Local officials foresee heightened vigilante concerns and emergency measures, including Illinois moving to block automatic bail releases for 500 murder suspects.
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Associated Press
Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S
Utah
Atty
Vernon G. Romney
Supreme Court
Curtis X. Davis
Pennsylvania
Ernest
James
George R. Brown
Hobart
Lamar Phillips
The
Herald
Area Weather COUNTY FORECAST
Partly cloudy and mild tonight with lows in the mid 60s and variable winds. Saturday brings less heat with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and a 10 to 20 percent chance of precip. High Thursday 92 and today’s low 61 with prior records 106 and 52. Barometer 29.90.
Memory of a Hangin g Shapes an Anti Death Penalty View
Lamar Phillips recalls witnessing a public execution in Arkansas in 1913. The account contrasts the brutal scene with his belief that the death penalty is not the answer and harms the innocent and the living who are left behind.
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State of
Arkansas
New Residency Rule Faces Local Uncertainty in Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller struck down the states residency requirement for voting. Franklin County says books are up to date but other counties fear immediate voter additions and clerks await further guidance from the Secretary of State. The changes create confusion as officials anticipate possible sticky problems in election administration.
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Kansas
Vern Miller
Franklin County
Bruce Spears
Spears
Secretary of State
Toy Soldier Hobby Grows Into International War Game Enterprise
Ottawa brothers Chris and John Claterbus built a toy soldiers hobby into a three country business. They sculpt their own figures, produce 25 mm and 30 mm pieces, cast in lead alloy, and sell unpainted or painted figures. Their products reach Connecticut distributors and War Room in Kansas City Kansas with clubs in the region fueling growth. They emphasize research, authenticity and education, comparing war gaming to chess.
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Ron Womble
Ottawa
Chris
John Claterbus
Chris Clatterbos
Claterbos
War Room
Kansas City
Kan
Army reforms shift to all volunteer force
Larry Christ notes the Army’s new recruiting image and living standards aimed at attracting top volunteers. The service plans full volunteer conversion by next July, trimming strength to under 850,000 and offering higher pay, improved housing, medical and legal benefits. Sgt. Michael Cox cites extensive job training and flexible stationing, with 45 recruits signed in the past year across Franklin, Miami, Linn and Anderson counties.
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Larry Christ
Sam
Army
Hawaii
Michael Cox
Ottawa
Cox
Selective Service Commission
Franklin
Miami
Linn
Anderson
Coffey
Osage
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Nixon
Frank Church
Idaho
Clarence C. Strickland
Clarence Strickland
Dan Evans
Mississippi
Bill Waller
Georgia
Lester Mad
Dox
Illinois Senate
Ottawan
Grim
Toy Soldier
John
Connecticut
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Claterbos Brothers
Clater
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