Humphrey Reasserts Vietnam Record Amid Criticism
Vice President Humphrey defended his Vietnam record against Laird and Nixon supporters, arguing a review shows earlier escalation policies and urging immediate withdrawal. Agnew echoed Laird's attack, questioning Muskie's shift to an out now stance to win leftist support for McGovern.
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Nader Challenges Presidential Hopefuls on Antitrust Pacts
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader urged all announced candidates except Nixon to publicly state positions on antitrust enforcement and corporate concentration. He cited 56 percent of national income from corporations and 100 firms controlling about half of industrial assets, calling the growth of power alarming.
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Caucus Endorses McGovern In Massachusetts Caucus
US Senator George S. McGovern won the Massachusetts Citizens Presidential Caucus endorsement with 62 percent on the third ballot. Shirley Chisholm placed second with 23 percent and Eugene J. McCarthy finished third at 33 percent of nearly 2,600 votes, signaling McCarthy may exit the Massachusetts primary on April 25. The in-person appearance by McCarthy contrasted with his rivals at a 4,000-attendee liberal Democrat gathering in Worcester.
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Airman Charged After Trespassing Near Mary Esther Homes
Airman David Scott Turnpull, 22, from Hurlburt Field was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Azalea Drive in Mary Esther and tried before Justice Howard Gill on trespassing charges involving peering into windows. Deputy Seay said sentencing was withheld pending a medical exam as residents report three months of a man wandering yards looking in windows.
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Mansfield Opposes Space Shuttle Plan as Election Issue
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield signaled a fight over the 5.5 billion space shuttle program. He announced he would oppose it as a misplacing of priorities, citing other pressing needs for tax dollars. The shuttle, backed by President Nixon and Sen. Humphrey, faces opposition from Muskie and Kennedy amid Florida primary campaigning.
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Meany says Nixon plan flop after wholesale price rise
George Meany, president of the APL CIO, calls the 0.8 percent December wholesale price rise a sign of failure for Nixon's economic program and predicts widespread public doubt about price controls. He cites unemployment and stagnation to argue plan No 2 is a bust. The Price Commission exempts retailers under 200000 in annual revenue from posting rules.
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New Crime Program Is Forecast Waste
Rep. John S. Monagan criticizes a $160 million federal anti crime program intended for eight cities. He argues funds are being awarded before plans exist, risking waste and potential increases in crime. Cities named Newark Atlanta Baltimore Cleveland Dallas Denver St. Louis Portland were announced by Agnew and Mitchell.
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Italian Cabinet Resigns After Coalition Crisis
Rome Italian premier Emilio Colombo and his center left government resigned after a four party coalition meeting. President Giovanni Leone asked Colombo to stay on as interim premier while consultations to form a new cabinet begin Monday. The four coalition partners pledged to attempt reconstituting the four party center left government.
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Three people hospitalized in separate Florida accidents
The Florida Highway Patrol reports three people were hospitalized over the weekend in two crashes. Theodore Prebish, with unlisted details, was hurt in a two car crash at Denton and Bob Sikes boulevards and charged with failure to yield. James Thomas Mitchell, 38, of Eglin AFB, and passengers Thomas Chambless, 17, and Bruce Chambless, 16, were injured when Chambless’ car rear ended Mitchell on Highway 98 in Mary Esther. Chambless charged with careless driving. Mitchell cited for no license.
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Askew Calls for Education Reform in Florida
Governor Reubin Askew urged the Florida legislature to implement education reform including a lay board of education and a full time professional state education commissioner. He spoke at the Sarasota legislative weekend and said the program will be substantive and aimed at making the system more responsive to the people.
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Additional Charges Filed Against Robbery Suspects
Fort Walton Beach Police say two men arrested after a Tuesday night shoot-out at Port Walton Beach Port Wallon Beach in Matel face new counts of carrying firearms during a felony and buying receiving concealing stolen property. Bonds set at 75 000 each. Previous charges include breaking and entering with intent grand larceny assault with intent murder possession of dangerous drugs burglary tools and firearms felony. Hoem Hoffman motel owner was critically injured. Brutus the Great Dane was injured. two bullets remain lodged in the dog.
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North Carolina
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Kennedy Mills On Ballot in Florida Primary
Florida officials seek to drop Ted Kennedy and Wilbur Mills from the March 14 primary ballot with George Wallace remaining. Officials say Kennedy and Mills may not need affidavits to withdraw, while Wallace’s participation remains possible as a Democratic governor and past candidate.
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Mixson named chairman of Florida House Agriculture Committee
Rep Wayne Mixson of Marianna was chosen by House Speaker Pettigrew to head the Agriculture and Citrus Committee succeeding the late Rep Towell Lancaster. Pettigrew praised Mixson as a full time farmer and capable legislator with strong North Florida support.
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