Selection of Eagleton climaxes political life
Thomas F Eagleton, at 42, rises from Missouri attorney general to U S senator and becomes Democratic vice presidential candidate. Known as liberal on many issues, he backed Vietnam cease fire, fought military spending, and led environmental, consumer, and education measures in the Senate. Married with two children, he joined McGovern after Muskie withdrew.
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Thomas F. Eagleton
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Nixon
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Barbara Smith
Terry
Christin
Christy
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
George McGovern
Colorado Delegation’s Erroneous Mondragon Vote At Convention
In Miami Beach the Colorado delegation failed to cast its vice presidential nominating vote for Robert Mondragon as intended. A mispronounced name Mao Tse-tung caused initial confusion, and Mondragon’s vote was not acknowledged again after a correction. Separately Britannica cites 23 of 105 handicapped school-age children as mentally retarded.
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Fla
Colorado
Mao Tsetung
Mao Tse-tung
Robert Mondragon
Mondragon
Encyclopaedia Britannica
IRS ruling allows deduction of revolving charge interest
The IRS says customers using revolving charge accounts may deduct finance charges as interest on their tax returns. Phinney explains the charges accrue when balances are not paid within 30 days and are calculated monthly, fitting the definition of interest rather than a service charge.
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R. L. Phinney
IRS
Southern
Texas
Texas Delegation Returns From Convention With Little to Celebrate
Texas faced a muted return from the Democratic National Convention as Dolph Briscoe and other leaders urged party harmony. The delegation split votes, with 53 McGovern and 48 Wallace toward the end, while McGovern backers forecast a September clash with Wallace conservatives in Texas. Continal Telephone Corp secured a new $90 million line of credit from Bank of America and partner banks to replace a $60 million facility due to expire in June 1972.
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Fla
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Democratic Party
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Roy Orr
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Sup
George McGovern
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Richard Nixon
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la Raza Unida
McGovern
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
Dwash
Shirrey Chisholm
Mund Muskie
D-Main
Briscoe
Jackson
Hall Timanus
Claude Brown
McCamey
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Libs
James Day
Brookshire
Austin
Chantilly
Continental Telephone Corporation
Bank of America
U. S
Chemical Bank
Marine Midland
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Crocker Citizens
Mercury Causes Hair Show Canceled in Baltimore
In Baltimore the rock musical Hair canceled a performance after an astrologer's advice. The Mechanic Theater spokesman said about 1,000 tickets had been exchanged. The decision followed the line about Jupiter and Mars in Age of Aquarius.
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Baltimore
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Mechanic Theater
Treasure Hunt Through Alaska Unearths Ancient Migrations
Archaeologists in Alaska have unearthed over 10 000 artifacts from 200 sites, suggesting migration from Asia to the Western Hemisphere 50 to 60 thousand years ago. Herb Alexander sorts artifacts for shipment while Danny Hugo uncovers spear points at tundra sites revealing prehistoric camps.
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Asia
Western Hemisphere
Herb Alexander
University of Alaska
Danny Hugo
Gay liberation in New York healer of pasts
A man using the pseudonym William Aaron discusses leaving homosexuality for heterosexual life in a new book. He recounts a long, difficult transformation, describes his marriage and two sons, and questions the gay liberation movement while acknowledging its age limitations and potential for reforming attitudes.
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Neaj
William Aaron
Doubleday
Aaron
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