Wallace's Exit Likely Boosts Nixon In South
Nixon appears poised to win all 11 old south states if Wallace stays out of the race. Aides and physicians note Wallace's weakened, despondent mood, hindering a third party push. Alabama estimates Nixon carries the region by about two to one, with electoral votes edging toward a Nixon victory while McGovern faces uphill odds nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
George Wallace
Nixon
Wallace
Miami Beach
George McGovern
South
Virginia
Tennessee
Carolinas
Florida
Texas
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Georgia
Louisiana
Arkansas
Humphrey
Mississippi
McGovern
Mountain
Plains
Oregon
Alaska
Pacific
Middle West
George Meany
Sadat Forces Soviet Exit in Egypt and Shifts Arms Ties
Editorial argues Sadat’s move to remove 10 000 to 20 000 Soviet advisers signals independence from superpowers. Western arms may fill gaps from Libya Saudi Arabia or France while Egypt avoids full alignment with the United States. No peace in sight yet no war Israel can’t handle, the piece cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwar Sadat
Soviet Union
Egypt
West
Kremlin
Israel
Sadat
Russia
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Moscow
Beirut
France
United States
China
Middle East
Counsels by phone flourish with nationwide hot lines
More than 250 telephone counseling services have sprung up across the United States offering crisis intervention, drug counseling, youth guidance, elderly companionship, and suicide prevention. Originating with a Los Angeles Children’s Hospital hotline, the trend spread to universities and cities, with programs like Stony Brook’s Response in Suffolk County and Philadelphia’s Help Line aiding teenagers and at-risk individuals through church and community networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Kiester Jr
Family Health Magazine
Children’s Hospital of
Los Angeles
Stony Brook
Long Island
United Ministries
Suffolk County
Philadelphia
New York City
Marble Collegiate Church
Harbor mining through history and Vietnam era mines
The article traces harbor mining from 16th century schemes to Vietnam era weapons. It covers 1586 Antwerp devices, 1658 ship destroying engines, 1770s surface mines, Fulton clockwork mines, Russian use in the Crimean War, and Civil War to World War II growth. It notes three triggering types complicating clearance and credits Neg Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
North Vietnam
Haiphong
North Vietnamese
Antwerp
National Geographic
Charles I
England
Sgt
Ezra Lee
David Bushnell
HMS Eagle
Hudson River
Alfred Nobel
U.S
Neg Cochran
Patients vent in a medical office column
HAL BOYLE collects humorous remarks from patients and doctors about medical bills, aging, and the quirks of modern health care. The excerpt showcases witty lines about fees, tests, specialization, and seeking comfort, reflecting humorous frustration in the doctor patient exchange.
Quick Quiz: No Weather on Moon and Long Fence Claim
A quiz notes the moon has no weather due to its lack of atmosphere. It cites Australia’s claim of a 3,437 mile long fence around a main sheep area in Queensland. It notes Congress seized western Indian lands after the Civil War because Five Civilized Tribes supported the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
Congress
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Readers invited to submit letters to editor
The newspaper accepts Letters to the Editor up to 500 words, must include signature and address (withheld upon request), after screening for general interest and absence of poor taste. submissions emphasize community dialogue.
Today in History July 27 1972 Associated Press
Highlights of anniversaries and events on July 27 include the 1953 Panmunjom armistice ending the Korean War, the 1789 creation of the forerunner to the State Department, Wright’s 1909 aviation record, and Britain Egypt Suez terms in 1954. Birthdays note Cubs manager Leo Durocher turning 66. Thought for today laments speeders in traffic.
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Associated Press
Panmunjom
US Congress
State Department
Department of Foreign Affairs
Orville Wright
Ft. Myer
United States
Albania
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Austria
Chicago Cubs
Lee Durocher
Texas courts limit bail and tax and grant rulings in state reports
The Court of Criminal Appeals says Texas judges can no longer deny bail in murder cases due to a US Supreme Court death penalty ruling. The State Supreme Court holds cigarette vending machines taxed for stockpiled cigarettes before a 1969 increase. A Nagogdoches County worker wins 4400 for injuries from a falling limb hitting a power saw. Southwestern Bell may build a Spring Valley parking lot as ruled. A case over Red Ball Motor Freight sale and 2.3 million advance to a new parent firm goes before the Texas Supreme Court. Nueces County may recover damages from Hurricane Celia despite late insurance payments. Citrus blackfly threatens Rio Grande Valley citrus. eradication efforts continue with ground spraying every ten weeks. Moody Foundation grants nearly 2 million to 26 Texas projects from 38 requests. total grants reach 3.7 million this year. First scientific recovery of 19th century Spanish shipwreck artifacts off Padre Island begins July 17. Henry Rothell becomes Texas Employment Commission administrator.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Supreme Court
High Court
Nacogdoches
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Spring Valley
Harris County
Red Ball Motor Freight Inc
Texas Supreme Court
Nueces County
State Supreme Court
John C. White
Rio Grande Valley
White
Brownsville
U.S
Florida
Moody Foundation of
Galveston
Moody Foundation
Church and Farm Boycott Rally In Arizona Ignites Debate
Arizona and California farm workers mobilize under Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers with lettuce as a focus. The Arizona Ecumenical Council, led by President Richard K. Smith, holds public meetings to discuss the farm labor law, boycotts, and unionization, stressing church engagement and public service.
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Arizona
California
United Farm Workers
Cesar Chavez
Chavez
UFW
Christian Church
Ecumenical Council
Williams
Richard K. Smith
Smith
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