Humphrey Faces Crunch as McGovern Gains Momentum
California June 6 looms as a pivotal moment in the Democratic race. Hubert Humphrey, striving against a rising George McGovern, defends his legacy while arguing his social reforms in Medicare housing subsidies and Social Security. He remains defiant, rallying supporters with Truman-like resolve amid fatigue and fresh fundraising energy.
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George McGovern
Humphrey
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Hubert
Lorne Greene
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Monterey Park
San Francisco
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Harry Truman
Truman
The Case for a New Kind of City in 2000
Editorial urges urban concentration over new towns citing a final report that 50 million new residents will join US cities by 2000. Dr Charles Kimball endorses developing existing metropolitan areas like Kansas City as livable, governable modern hubs with $3.2 billion in construction and private funding.
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Resident's Commission On Population Growth
Charles Kimball
Midwest Research Institute
Kansas City, Mo
United States
Kimball
Kansas City
Sas Kimball
Soviet Trade Flip Flop Signals New Western Opening
The Kremlin signals a shift toward trade with the West as President Nixon plans a Moscow visit. Industrial World will publish a 32 page Soviet supplement with 22 ads on lasers vodka and technology licensing. SSR aims for hard currency through licensing and tech sharing during the talks.
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Moscow
Industrial World Magazine
Vneshtorgreklama
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SSR
Industrial World
Stephen W. Kann
Soviet Union
Winston Churchill
Militia Defies Odds in Vietnam Campaign Rethinking Drag Toward Saigon
Ray Cromley reports that South Vietnamese rural militiamen, though poorly armed, show unexpected resolve. Outposts near My An and Dak To faced artillery and clashes, with militiamen fighting back and some holding against tanks with air support. Casualties and weapons captured highlight improving irregular resistance, potentially influencing Hanoi’s southward drive.
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My An
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I An
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Cau Be
Dong Xuan-Tuy An
Today in History May 31 1972 highlights and birthdays
Today is May 31, 1972. Notable events include the 1910 founding of the Union of South Africa the 1793 start of the Reign of Terror in France and the 1889 Johnstown flood tragedy. Also referenced are Jutland 1916 World War II actions in 1943 and Eichmann’s 1962 execution linked milestones. Birthdays include Prince Rainier III and Joe Namath. Thought for today references Cervantes.
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Associated Press
Union of South Africa
Johnstown
Jutland
Denmark
Alexandria
Egypt
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Boris Rosing
United States
Adolf Eichmann
Israel
Argentina
Nigeria
Biafra
America
Audie Murphy
Roanoke
Prince Rainier of
Monaco
Joe Namath
Cervantes
Astronauts Parachute Back to NASA Texas Landing
After space missions the crew parachutes into the Pacific and then flies to NASA headquarters in Texas aboard a C-141 Starlifter. The routine recovery highlights the process of returning astronauts from orbital flights to facility headquarters.
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U.S
Pacific
Outer Space
NASA
Texas
Jumping to conclusions in Boyle's light hearted column
Hal Boyle riffs on marriage longevity of circus freaks versus movie stars and wider quips on life. He muses on stuffed shirts, dreams, Hell, blondes hiccups, and the Otis elevator invention with light satire and cultural observations.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Pecos Ladies Excel In Texas Rangers Rodeo
Mrs. Jewel Duncan and Mrs. Isora DeRacy competed in Anderson Indiana clocking 17 25 in calf roping and tying with team exhibition. Both invited to perform abroad in France but undecided. Pioneer notes include a defense brief by Capt. M L Swinehart urging higher sugar quotas for West Texas defense centers.
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Jewel Duncan
Isora DeRacy
Texas Rangers
Anderson
Indiana
Duncan
DeRacy
France
M.L. Swinehart
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Pecos
Letter to the Editor apologizes to Pecos Police Department
A reader admits fault for criticizing Pecos Police for not escorting the East Pecos Jr. High band after a Sanderson rating. The writer explains officers were delayed due to arrests and praises police for keeping order, requesting fair treatment in reading public actions.
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Pecos
East
Viva Mexico in This Gloomy Era by Don Oakley
A portrait of Mexico's economic and political rise since the 1930s. Growth averages seven percent annually, with exports mainly to the United States and strong peso. Under President Luis Echeverria, Mexico shifts to a youthful, democratic profile, lowers voting ages, reforms to broaden representation, and pursues fiscal equity while maintaining close yet independent ties with the U.S.
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House of Representatives
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Colorado
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