Democratic Fight Seen After Loss
Washington and New York AP reports describe a looming Democratic power struggle after McGovern's defeat. Old Guard leaders like Barkan and Jackson push for party realignment while McGovern allies defend reforms. Jean Westwood fights for her chair, aided by reformers and liberal states, amid a reshaped national committee. In California, only 215 Sierra bighorn sheep survive, a Time Life note on conservation efforts.
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Bridge Carriages Plunge as Freighter Hits Drawbridge
In Brunswick Georgia a freighter rammed the Sidney Lanier drawbridge at night causing 10 to 12 vehicles to tumble into the Brunswick River. At least five people were killed and six missing, including a grandmother and a 2 year old nephew. Two children were among the dead. Rescue teams battled darkness with helicopters and divers as the 572 foot African Neptune faced steering issues and failed anchor hold.
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Kansas completes partial election totals shift race outlook
AP from Topeka reports early returns across statewide races led by Nixon and McGovern in the presidential contest with 95 percent of votes counted. In House contests, district totals show Winn ahead in the 3rd with 72 percent, Barosotti at 24 percent, Redding 4 percent, while other districts list modest leads for incumbents and challengers. Senate and governor tallies progress with Pearson and Docking holding sizable shares as vote counting continues.
Wall Street up after Nixon landslide sparks market rally
Prices surged in heavy post election trading as President Nixon's landslide win spurred gains on the stock market. The Dow Jones rose 7.90 to 992.70 in early trading and advancing issues on the NYSE outpaced decliners nearly 4 to 1.
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