McGovern weighs running mate options in late May bid
Senator George McGovern sought a vice presidential pick with a deadline looming for Tuesday. He discussed possible selections with Hubert Humphrey and others while Muskie Kennedy and Shriver were considered priorities. Humphrey reportedly declined. The Democratic National Committee prepared to meet at the Sheraton Park Hotel to vote on the choice with McGovern presenting his recommendation.
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Democratic Mini Convention Seeks Eagleton Slot
The Democratic National Committee plans a miniature national convention Tuesday to nominate a running mate for George McGovern. Up to 278 members may vote for a total 3 016 votes, with a 1 509 majority needed. California’s 271 votes and nine member credentials panel will shape seating disputes from Ohio Wisconsin and New Jersey.
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Bremer Schizo Insanity Claimed in Wallace Nix Onslaught
UPI reports two defense witnesses testified Arthur H. Bremer was legally insane and schizophrenic. They said his mental stress eased after he decided to murder either Governor George Wallace or President Richard Nixon. Bremer admitted shooting Wallace at a Laurel Maryland shopping center.
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GOP Heads Pledge Open Convention
Republican officials promise a prime time convention in Miami Beach Aug 21 23 with sessions ending by 1031 p.m. They expect Nixon and Agnew on the ticket and aim for lively TV coverage.
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Nixon Orders Full Cooperation in Democratic HQ Bugging Probe
President Nixon directs both White House and campaign staffs to cooperate with investigations into the Democratic headquarters bugging case. GAO probes into a $25,000 check movement ending in a suspect’s bank account are cited. Hugh Sloan Jr. says he testified before a federal grand jury about the incident.
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Rural Representatives To Alter Sharing Plan
Chairman Russell B. Long predicted the Senate Finance Committee will change the House revenue sharing bill formula. The House would distribute 1.8 billion to states and 3.5 billion to localities with three factors. population, per capita income, and urbanization. Long said urbanization may be dropped benefiting rural areas.
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Municipal Filing Fees Stand For Cities Says Florida AG
Florida Attorney General Robert Shevin said federal rulings invalidating state and county filing fees do not affect municipal charges. City candidates must still pay existing city filing fees, and 18 year olds may run for city office if no charter age limit applies. He noted emergency referendums can push 21 year age requirements if not stated in the charter.
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John Birch Republican Seeks AIP Nomination
Rep. John G. Schmitz of California announced his bid for the American Party presidential nomination two hours after a Wallace draft movement emerged. Schmitz, a lame duck from Orange County, faces a Wallace push seen as likely to win at the convention.
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Okaloosa Community Notices Gather At PGDN Office
Okaloosa Digest items must be presented in writing to Playground Daily News by organizations seeking notices. Telephone submissions are not accepted.
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Maddox withdrawal leaves race with Ben Jones sole Democrat
ATLANTA report says Webley Maddox brother of Lt. Gov Lester Maddox pulled out of a state House race citing time and family reasons. Ben Jones now stands as the only Democrat for Post 2 in District 56 while Republican incumbent Leon Floyd remains in place.
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