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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1972

Page

4

Nixon relaxes on Assateague with GOP backers on island

President Nixon spent a weekend at Assateague Island Maryland staying at the summer home of Thomas McCabe a longtime Republican donor. He joined close associates including John W Mitchell Charles G Rebozo and Roberts Abplanalp for meals a harbor cruise and lunch at the island home now owned by the University of Pennsylvania. The island is a national seashore park run by the National Park Service.

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McGovern Blasts Nine Million Out of Work Claim

Democratic candidate George McGovern charged President Nixon's policies have pushed about 9 million people into unemployment and raised costs for average families. He cited tax breaks for corporations, higher grocery prices, and rising unemployment, especially among teens, as proof of a failing Nixon economy.

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Birch party nominates Anderson as running mate for Schmitz

The American Party convention in Louisville elected John G. Schmitz as presidential candidate and Thomas J. Anderson of Tennessee as vice presidential nominee by acclamation. Anderson, a 61 year old farm magazine publisher, was chosen after four candidates withdrew as the party weighs its Populist image and Birch ties.

Louisville API American Party Thomas J. Anderson Figeon Forge Tenn John G. Schmitz California Anderson John Birch Society Schmitz West Coast Clay Smothers Dallas Tex Birch George C. Wallace John Bircher Wallace

Spassky Faces Uphill Battle as Fischer Seizes Lead

In Reykjavik, Boris Spassky trails Bobby Fischer 6.5 to 3.5 after Friday’s 16th game, Fischer winning on move 56 to widen the match. Analysts speculate on Spassky’s future despite several veterans urging resilience and a continued fight.

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Fischer Wins 10th World Chess Championship Game

Soviet masters praised Bobby Fischer for a blend of strategy and tactical ingenuity in the 10th game. Grandmaster Alexander Ketov wrote in Pravda that the challenger combined deep planning with precise execution, signaling a pivotal performance.

Moscow UPI Bobby Fischer Alexander Ketov Pravda

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