McGovern tests Humphrey Muskie as running mate
McGovern weighs top running mate options as Humphrey Muskie and others circulate in Washington. aides say McGovern intends to decide soon with discussions on whether Humphrey or Muskie could join the ticket while rivals press for liberal backing and a clear choice.
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Steve Gerstel
McGovern
McGo- Washington
UPI
S. Muskie
Ihel
Mahana
George S. McGovern
Capitol
Edward M. Kennedy
Massaseyeteeth
Philip A. Hart Off
Frank Man Michiga
John W. Tunney
Hub Humphrey
Kiewicz
California
Adlai E. Stevenert
H. Humphrey
Muskie
Son III of
Hinds
Senate
Senate approves end war proposal
The Senate backed the Brooke end the war plan 49 to 47 to cut funds and force withdrawal from Vietnam Laos and Cambodia within four months, contingent on POW return and missing soldiers accounted for. The measure was attached to a military weapons bill, with ongoing House opposition and conference negotiations.
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Chicago Daily News
UPI
Washington
Senate
Nixon
Vietnam
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Republican Party
U. S
Laos
Cambodia
Senate Republicans
House
Court Hearing Sought Over Rotating Mine Shifts
Miners of United Mine Workers Local 1713 at U S Steel No 50 Pinnacle Creek prepare for a U S District Court in Charleston to challenge rotating 30 day shifts. They argue the policy harms health and safety and was the subject of a prior injunction.
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U.S. Steel Co
No. 50
Pinnacle Creek
United Mine Workers Local 1713
U.S. District Court
Charleston
Joe Sparks
Sparks
R. E. Blair
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U. S. Steel
Iourt
Third
U. S. District Court of Appeals
Gateway Coal Co
Clarksville
UMW
R. L. Theibert
U. S. District
Dennis Knapp
State GOP Convention Opens in Charleston West Virginia
GOP leaders predict up to 3000 attendees at the Charleston convention with a Friday reception and dinner headlined by Tom Evans. A Saturday keynote is to be announced, plus platform adoption, Supreme Court nominee selection, and Gov Arch Moore speech. The platform committee aims to include consumer protection tax relief environmental and civil rights planks. The convention will pick the party nominee for the unexpired term of Judge Frank Haymond who died last June.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Thomas E. Potter
GOP
Republican National Committee Cochairman
Tom Evans
Supreme Court
Arch Moore
Party
Potter
Frank Haymond
Moore Aims for Special Session on $250 Million Bond Plan
Governor Arch A. Moore Jr states he remains hopeful for a special session to review a proposed 250 million dollar bond amendment for a broad highway improvements program. He notes questionnaires are being sent to lawmakers and potential timing could be late August or early September.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Arch A. ‘Moore Jr
Moore
Plans By Egypt Libya to Unite Escalate Mideast War Dangers
Beirut UPI sources report Egypt and Libya plan full unity within 13 months forming a single state with 37 million people, $7 billion GNP and 1.1 million sq miles. The move heightens Arab confidence against Israel and risks alienating Soviet aligned partners, amid Khadafy’s hawkish stance.
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Libya
Gerard Loughran
Beirut
UPI
Middle East
Israel
Col
Muammar’ Khadafy
Cairo
Africa
Sadat
Khadafy
Weather showers likely around Beckley and vicinity
Cloudy warm and humid through Friday with showers or thundershowers likely this afternoon. Chance of showers or thundershowers tonight and Friday. Highs in the mid 70s, tonight lows in the mid 60s. Probable precipitation 79 percent this afternoon and near 50 percent tonight and Friday.
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Beckley
Bremer Diary Details Near Assassination Attempt on Nixon
Arthur Bremer's diary, read at his trial, describes six near encounters with President Nixon in Ottawa last April and his failed plan to shoot Nixon. He recounts crossing from Milwaukee to Canada, hiding guns, and doubting if bullets could pierce the limousine glass as security tightened after a threat.
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Warren L. Nelson Upper
Marlboro
UPI
Arthur Herman Bremer
Nixon
Ottawa
Canada
Bremer
Laurel
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Brémer
Parliament House
Secret Service
Wallace
Prince Georges County
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Washington
Nixie Boy
Prince George’s County
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Japan to sever ties with Taiwan for China relations
Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira announced Japan may cut diplomatic links with the Nationalist Chinese government in Taiwan to establish relations with the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka planned to discuss normalization with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai in Peking.
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Tokyo
UPI
Masayoshi Ohira
Japan
Taiwan
China
Liberal-Democratic Party
Foreign Ministry
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
NHK
Kakuei Tanaka
Peking
Chou En-lai
Ohina
Chiang Kaishek
West Virginia Exempts From Federal Highway Audit
Gov Arch Moore reports the Federal Highway Administration will stop a continuous audit of WV highway expenditures. He says WV is the second state exempted, reflecting federal confidence. Also announced is a $9 million culture and science center design contract to C E Silling and Associates of Louisville.
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Charleston
W- Va
Questions and Answers on Local Life and Laws
A compilation of local queries and expert answers. Topics include birth control access, horse riding services, Teel School adult classes and GED testing schedule, crow hunting licenses, divorce process without husband signature, and rainfall comparisons by a Raleigh County Weather Service official.
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