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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
2
Three rulings affect California delegates in the McGovern contest. The 120 McGovern delegates may vote on allocating the remaining 151 contested California seats or gifting them to McGovern. A majority of eligible voters, not total delegates, will decide credentials guiding the convention outcome.
A chaotic Vietnam scene reports at least nine US generals leaping into a bunker after a shell struck near a command post. An admiral and five South Vietnamese also emerged, while a nearby American destroyer sank undetailed. The incident, tied to Navy operations northeast of Dong Het, occurred during vigilante patrols near An Loc with 7th Fleet involvement. A separate note mentions Sao Paulo taxi fleet boss and large taxi business amidst unclear context.
The article notes McGovern being deemed winnable in Texas and predicts anti McGovern factions could rally if he dominates. It recalls Texans disappointed Lyndon Johnson did not secure the 1968 nomination, hinting at shifting support dynamics.
A cigarette ad touts Vantage as a lower tar option while a Texas political scene unfolds. Governor hopefuls and delegates from Texas discuss McGovern and Humphrey campaigns, with figures like Mrs Farenthold and Briscoe weighing strategy, credentials, and potential first ballot outcomes.
McGovern refuses to attend a closed candidates' session while Muskie withholds stance on California delegates. The convention fight centers on endorsements and seating rules, with McGovern claiming momentum and aiming to reach the 1,609 vote majority as Humphrey and an uncommitted bloc maneuver for leverage.
U S Senator Henry Jackson told Texas delegates at a Monday breakfast he would not embarrass Texas as a potential vice presidential nominee. The event, hosted by Wallace and Humphrey supporters, included uncommitted delegates and highlighted challenges to the credentials slate, including gender and race balance moves.
President Nixon plans meetings in San Clemente this week with Secretary of State William P. Rogers and former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally, who are returning from overseas missions.
Readers are urged to seek urgent scalp and hair loss evaluation from National Hair Laperis and related experts. The piece discusses ongoing baldness concerns, treatment plans, and the potential benefits of early professional assessment, emphasizing action to prevent further thinning.
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