Editor's Report Primary Problems By Hearst
Hearst editor examines the 1968 primaries for McGovern dominance and the evolving nomination process. The piece reflects on why primaries matter, suggests a public mood shift, and cites inputs from editors and Washington bureau chief Bill Theis as part of a broader analysis.
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TV Sweepstakes Winners Tie Texas and Michigan Couples
A pair of light readers won $10 each in the TV Sweep stakes with a weekly prize pool of $1,560. Mrs. Erna Seckata of New Braunfels and Mrs. L. W. Pytel Sr. of Michigan matched numbers published in The Light, as Sunday TV Channels mini issue carried the cover note. Mrs. Pytel, a 70 year subscriber, plans to use her winnings to help pay a doctor bill.
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Connally Begins Argentina Visit With Talks With Officials
Treasury Secretary Connally arrived in Buenos Aires for a three day visit as a special assistant to President Nixon. He plans talks with President Lanusse and Argentine officials before heading to Bolivia on Monday.
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Flash Flood Sweeps 155 to Their Deaths
A 44 year old man is shot at a West Side service station after a dispute over a gas purchase. Mateo Reyes, 145 Canada, dies from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Police say Reyes refused to pay for gas, grabbed at the attendant, then returned with a pistol. the attendant fired once. Reyes' widow and friends recall his activity with musicians. Reyes was en route home when the fatal shot occurred. He is survived by children.
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Wallace Gets Texas Backing for Wallace in Ames Party
Wallace named unanimous chairman of the Ames Party of Texas at its convention in Fort Worth. The group also approved T. Coleman Andrews Jr as vice presidential candidate and re elected Morris K. Womack as vice chairman, stating they will back Wallace as he seeks the Democratic nomination in Miami.
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Miami
Rapid City Devastation After Canyon Lake Dam Breach
Reports from Rapid City after the Canyon Lake Dam broke reveal a city submerged by up to seven inches of rain and a four foot flood wall. Up to a third of Rapid City was covered by water with roads washed out and telegraph service down. Thousands sought refuge in emergency shelters as crews searched for missing residents and the death toll rose.
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President Declares Multiple Disaster Areas Across States
President Nixon declares Rapid City region in South Dakota a disaster area and Washington state a major disaster after heavy snows and floods. North Dakota counties flood relief follows with federal aid for roads bridges and low interest loans. A Polaroid plant chemical incident in Waltham, Massachusetts injures several and causes material damage.
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Rapid City Flood Kills Many and Leaves City Devastated
A flash flood swept Rapid City and surrounding areas after up to seven inches of rain. Fires and explosions followed as water overwhelmed gas lines and homes, with 185 confirmed dead and thousands homeless. George McGovern cancelled campaign events to aid survivors. Authorities warned the death toll would rise as responders sifted through wreckage and evacuated residents.
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