Labor Leaders Urge Controls Change
In Chicago AFL-CIO leaders pressed to end wage and price controls, arguing they hinder workers and profit the wealthy. They urged federal action to curb import quotas and condemned firms moving jobs abroad, while endorsing McGovern in part and pushing pro labor Congress members. Meany criticized Nixon's record but noted slight improvement amid ongoing inflation and unemployment. the group warned against policies harming workers and demanded equitable controls.
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Victory Over Brush Fire Nears Containment
Fire crews in California battle a 2 mile Los Padres blaze with a 200 foot fall line, 2,400 personnel, and 1.7 million dollars in damages. Containment expected today as damp weather aids efforts, while a helicopter crash earlier killed six firefighters.
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Behe talcum powder linked to infant deaths
Health officials launched a nationwide recall of the Behe talcum powder after reports from across the country of babies dying within 24 to 48 hours from symptoms including diarrhea sleepiness convulsions and severe buttock swellings. Police seized remaining stock and tests were sent to Paris for analysis of hexachlorophene content.
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Mrs McGovern Suggests Surprises In Engelton Ticket Change
Mrs McGovern said in San Francisco that the campaign history will reveal surprises about Senator Engelton leaving the ticket. The remarks came as she spoke on the political situation Monday.
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Humble to Rename and Rebrand as Exxon and Axson
San Antonio and Midland districts of Humble Oil meet at the Convention Center through Thursday to discuss the January 1 name change to Exxon and the rollout of the Axson trademark in a national sales and advertising campaign. In other items, Mrs. McGovern discusses campaign plans with stall remarks and a note on George McGovern’s running mate. Also, city officer E K Lopey resigns after a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Jail upgrade under study by county officials and architect
County Judge Reeves and Sheriff Hauck accompanied federal architect Robert D. Barnes to inspect Bexar County Jail on Tuesday. They discussed five area improvements including more space for crowding relief, booking and night magistrate rooms, a new computer system, isolation cells and a first floor visiting room. The $2 million ceiling for finishing the unfinished sixth floor was proposed, noting the jail’s capacity and prior construction costs.
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Georgia Race Boiling in Democratic U S Senate Primary
Georgia Democrats nominate incumbent David Gambrell and State Rep. Sam Nunn for the U S Senate in a contentious primary. Nunn gains a late boost from Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox while Gambrell rebuts Maddox’s endorsement as based on inaccurate information.
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Noted Lawyer Marines Secretly Marry in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa during the weekend criminal lawyer F Lee Bailey slipped in and out to wed Canadian airline stewardess Lynda Hart 25 of Montreal in a secret ceremony attended by 41 close friends and dignitaries Governor Robert D Ray was among the guests the couple chose Des Moines to avoid public attention
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Robert D. Ray
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Lynda Hart
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McGovern speech attacks Nixon and tax policy details
McGovern criticizes the Nixon administration for rising unemployment and deficits while promoting a $10 billion jobs program through government contracts. He accuses Nixon allies of fear campaigns, decries a national sales tax, and outlines tax reforms including estate taxes, capital gains, and real estate deductions to boost federal revenue and fund education. He pledges job guarantees as the welfare solution and opposes higher property taxes via federal school funding.
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