McGovern Gains Backing From Meat Cutters Union
McGovern receives support and cash from the meat cutters as the 360,000 member Clothing Workers Union backs him after a speech criticizing Nixon on unemployment inflation public service jobs minimum wage and the Vietnam War. About 20 top union leaders plan Miami Beach talks Wednesday to build a coalition against anti McGovern forces led by Meany with black union leaders attending who fear Nixon’s re election will push national policy further.
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Vietnam
McGovern
Miami Beach
Meany
Richard Nixon
Reds Clash Near Saigon Amid Cambodian Battles
Warfront details reach Saigon as North Vietnamese tanks push near Kompong Trabek and Svay Rieng while air and ground forces clash with Cambodians. U S bombs target fuel depots in North Vietnam around Dong Hoi as attention shifts to Hue and Quang Tri. Labor politics mix with McGovern’s growing union endorsements and a tense Democratic National Committee session clears credentials challenges.
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Hue
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Hoi
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Panhandle
Arguni
Bastogne
Chéckmate
Treasure Hunt clue No 5 at Long Beach festival
Fifth clue in the $1,000 Treasure Hunt co sponsored by the Independent Press Telegram and the California International Sea Festival at Long Beach. The treasure chest is buried on the beach within 200 feet of the water and no more than 24 inches deep. If not found proceeds go to charity. Call Sea Festival office.
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Independent, Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Belmont
No-fault no vote looms in Senate debate
Washington AP reports a key Senate vote on nationwide no fault auto insurance as lawmakers clash over federal versus state action and the constitutionality of some provisions. Supporters say the bill would speed claims and reduce court battles, while opponents worry about liability rules and broader implications for courts and lawyers.
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Hruska
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Judiciary Committee
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Women to serve on warships and more WAC roles
Women to join more military jobs as the WAC grows from 13,320 to 15,900 by next June and to 24,000 by June 1978. The program expands noncombat roles, with WACs serving as radar techs, missile repair crewmen, electronics specialists, and heavy equipment operators. Uniforms evolve toward comfort and practicality, with skirt length kept, new pants and leather shoes under consideration. The expansion mirrors a House Armed Services subcommittee report urging increased training and facilities for women in the armed forces.
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WAC
Geli Bailey
WACS
Fs Etelical
Eagleton praised in 20000 letters to public
The Missouri senator Thomas Eagleton received about 20000 letters last week praising him after withdrawing as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. An aide said volunteers help handle the mail as more letters opened. Supporters praised his dignity in defeat and urged him to stay strong for the future. In Mandelieu a 34 foot yacht sank after a gasoline explosion while Charles Aznavour was aboard but no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
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Meal Cutters
Joseph Belsky
Nixon
White House
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Mixon
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Thomas F. Eagleton
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Chicago
Richard Daley
Daley
Batley
Washington
Thomas Eagleton
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Grace
Missouri
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Mapleton
Dagleton
California
Mandelieu
Chetles
Aznayour
Nouchka
Lindsay Calls New York Parks and Beaches Pigpens
Mayor John Lindsay warned New Yorkers that city parks and beaches became pigpens over the weekend. He said areas were clean on Friday but then covered with ankle deep trash and refuse. He urged residents to change habits to prevent a flood of garbage.
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New York
John Lindsay
Van plunge tragedy sparks rescue and fear near Malibu
Authorities identified Cathy Dobiatiedion, 14, as among the dead in a gray panel van crash that sent a busload of youths tumbling down a hillside near Malibu. Driver Lucins Ware Jr., 27, fractured leg. several youths ages 10 to 16 hospitalized after helicopter and ambulance evacuations. Camp Sycamore Ranch youths, many from Los Angeles area, were en route to Zuma Beach when the crash occurred. Witness Patsy Rush helped summon aid as volunteers retrieved injured riders.
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Cathy Dobiatiedion
Highway Patrol
Eucins Ware Jr
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Sycamore Ranch
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Maleibu
Los Angeles
Zula Beach
Patsy
Rush
Linares Ave
Long Beach
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