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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1972

Page

2

McGovern Shriver ticket details and campaign offices

The item outlines the Democratic ticket with George S. McGovern and Robert Sargent Shriver Jr., noting McGovern’s Senate tenure from 1962 to 1975 and Shriver’s roles including Peace Corps director. It lists campaign HQs at Travis and Soledad in what appears to be Santa Fe plus McGovern HQ at Craig and McCullough, and mentions bumper sticker distribution. It also provides employment inquiries for the National Parks Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife, with contact addresses.

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Shriver Draws Mixed Response in Floresville Rally

Democrat vice presidential candidate Richard Shriver visited Floresville drawing mixed reviews. In Wilson County crowds, only a few endorsed his visit while others questioned the purpose and impact. A Shriver rally near Connally’s reception for Nixon drew about 500, with attendees praising unity and Shriver greeting locals after speaking at the courthouse.

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Shriver Praises Democrats Before Leaving San Antonio

Shriver, proud to be part of the Democrat party of Sar a Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson, pledges loyalty in Wilson County. He departs San Antonio International Airport at 11 p.m. for Las Vegas, shakes hands, signs autographs, and boards a Spirit of ’78 plane near The Spirit of ’78 exhibit.

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Local Court Delivers Five Year Sentence in Unclear Case

A damaged OCR fragment describes a court case with a five year term. The text references a defendant and some violent context but lacks clear names, places, or charges. The article quality is poor, but the outcome indicates a multi year imprisonment.

Unclear Army Move Report Amid Turmoil and Casualties

Disjointed report details a chaotic sequence of events including an army movement, a murder, a stabbing, and a pension retirement. It mentions a port, depots, and several named persons amid alleged unrest. however many fragments are garbled, with names and dates obscured or unspecified.

Nixon and Connally Rally At Texas Ranch Party

The Nixon Connally gathering in San Antonio drew notable figures from both parties. James Roosevelt backed McGovern, calling him unfit for the presidency, while local Republicans including Sen. John Tower and Van Henry Archer Jr. met Nixon at the airport before a ranch reception. The event featured political veterans, business leaders, and socialites, with daughters and wives in attendance as mariachis played and guests toured a poolside setting.

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Nixon rallying Texas Democrats at Connally ranch

President Nixon addressed about 350 Texas Democrats at John Connally’s Floresville ranch urging defense spending support and criticizing McGovern’s budget cuts. He praised Connally, highlighted border drug control and economic policy, and pledged cufflinks and pendants as gifts to guests, as crowds cheered his stance for America.

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