McGovern presses New York win as pivotal for nomination
Senator George McGovern, front runner for the Democratic nomination, urged a strong victory in New York to secure its 237 convention delegates. He warned against California survey fears and reiterated he would not pick Alabama Governor Wallace, while praising Muskie as a potential superb running mate. New York’s delegates total 248 from the primary, plus 30 chosen by the state committee.
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Daley group faces challenge over Chicago rules at convention
Ten Independent Democrats including McGovern supporters accused Chicago Democrats of flagrant rule breaches in slating endorsing and backing delegate candidates. The hearing officer will report findings to the credentials committee amid calls of political motive and claims quotas violated state election laws disenfranchising voters.
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Mental tests ordered for accused hijacker
Reno i a psychiatric evaluation for accused skyjacker Robb Heady was ordered after attorneys said the man, a 22 year old Vietnam veteran, suffered malaria with high fever overseas. The judge continued the case to June 30 for evaluation by Reno psychiatrist Donald Molde. Heady is charged with a hijacking attempt at Reno International Airport last Friday, held five crew members at gunpoint, demanded 200000, and parachuted from a United Airlines Boeing 727 before being arrested two days later.
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Hijackers Seek Asylum After Czech Pilot Slain
Ten Czechoslovaks who hijacked a small LET plane and fled to West Germany have requested political asylum. The pilot Jan Micica, 52, was killed during resistance as the aircraft, originally bound for Prague, landed near Weiden after a May escape from Mariánské Lázně. Two other passengers were injured in a clash aboard the airliner. the ten face air piracy charges under strict West German hijacking laws.
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Rocket fuel truck crash disrupts Yuma traffic
A car and a truck carrying 18 tons of rocket fuel collided near downtown Yuma Arizona forcing highway closures for hours and evacuations of about 25 residents. The fuel, described as lethal nitro benzoxide, was not explosive. The car was driven by Kathleen Lullman of Winterhaven California who suffered injuries. the truck driver Marvin Wardell of Santa Monica was unharmed.
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Pilots threaten four hour strike if UN acts June 19
London reports say the International Federation of Airline Pilots Association will ground most world air traffic for four hours on June 19 unless the United Nations acts against aerial hijacking. Following a hijacking in West Germany that killed a pilot, calls grow for UN action.
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