McGovern Files for New Hampshire Primary in Challenge to Muskie
Sen. George S. McGovern filed nominating petitions for the March 7 New Hampshire primary at a state house news conference. He refused to concede to Sen. Edmund S. Muskie, saying New Hampshire voters do not give anything away automatically in politics. He urged open government and criticized special interests and secret wars plans.
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UPI
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D-S.d
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Maine
New ‘Hampshire
McGovern
State House
Ed Muskie
New Hampshire
Henry
Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
John Lindsay
Lane Dwinell
Nixon
Stark
McGovern Enters New Hampshire Primary Campaign
McGovern campaigns in New Hampshire filing just over 2000 signatures double the required amount and vows strong statewide effort. Muskie plans a national TV announcement to enter the race while Nixon weighs a possible second term and other contenders begin petition drives in Manchester and beyond.
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UBLIE
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Arizona
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John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
Paul N. McCloskey
California
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John F. Kennedy
Vance Hartke
Malta PM bars U S Navy use of facilities
London reports Prime Minister Dom Mintoff forbids the U S 6th Fleet from using Maltese bases and airfields and rejects NATO access, signaling a major friction with Western allies. In a separate item, Aristotle Onassis denies a rift with Jacqueline Kennedy amid press rumors.
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Aristotle Onassis
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Jacqueline Kennedy
Nixon awards $54.6 million bulk carrier contract
President Nixon announced a $54.6 million contract awarded to National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. of San Diego to construct three bulk carriers for the United States Merchant Marine. He disclosed the award after visiting the shipyard with a tour of the facilities and worker discussions.
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Nixon
National Steel and Shipbuilding Co
United States Merchant Marine
San Clemente Villa
Federal judge delays Kissinger kidnapping trial another week
In Harrisburg, Judge Dixon Herman postponed the trial of eight defendants accused of planning to kidnap Presidential Adviser Henry Kissinger for one week to January 17. The delay follows his need to attend a separate Philadelphia suit against him.
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Henry Kissinger
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Ellsberg Pleads Innocent in Pentagon Papers Case
Daniel Ellsberg pleaded innocent in a Los Angeles federal court to charges tied to leaking the Pentagon papers on the Vietnam War. A revised and harsher indictment had been issued against him the prior week.
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Los Angeles
Daniel Ellsberg
Pentagon
Ellsberg
Recycling proposal draws council favor for waste plant
The City Council favors letting a California firm establish a waste recycling program in Scottsdale. Public Works Director Marc Stragier says the firm has a unique reclamation process saving thousands. Waste Inc. plans a $350000 plant on city land if two acres are leased for $1 yearly. A clause previously read restaurant slop was changed to food waste. The council also raises Cactus Road speed limit from 40 to 45 mph.
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Scottsdale
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San Diego
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Legislature backs bill to deploy physician assistants in rural areas
Phoenix legislators endorse a bill to sponsor physician assistants as a method to extend medical care and reduce costs in rural regions. The interim committee plans Senate action first, then House if approved. Supporters cite easing doctors workloads, though debates over bill complexity continue.
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Negotiators Open Scottsdale School Pact Talks
Scottsdale teachers and the school board began a series of bargaining sessions focusing on salaries and budget implications. The talks aim to finalize terms by February 15 to support a referendum budget, with federal salary rules explained and plans to maintain openness subject to progress.
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Scottsdale
Weather forecast: breezy colder Wednesday with lows near 20
The forecast calls for a breezy and colder day with highs in the low 50s. Tonight will be colder with overnight lows around the upper teens to 20s, especially in valley areas near the airport.
Paradise Valley Council to Decide On Mansion Zoning Variance
Paradise Valley council meets at 5 30 p m on Wednesday to vote on a zoning variance for a 5 million mansion on Mummy Mountain. The project, designed by the late Frank Lloyd Wright for Mrs D J Donahoe, faces opposition from residents who fear aesthetic harm to Mummy Mountain.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Budget priorities to be discussed for Scottsdale schools
More than 130 residents are invited to a 7 30 p m session at Saguaro High School to discuss priorities for a proposed Scottsdale Schools budget referendum. The current $32 617 855 budget exceeds the six per cent limit by 5 150 175 and requires voter approval for the excess. Negotiations end February 15 and final decisions hinge on teacher talks.
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SEA
Gerald Nagle
Norman D. White
Education Center
Jack Kearney
Scottsdale
Saguaro High School
Gabriel Reuben
Scottsdale approves five park name changes
The city council accepted new names for five Scottsdale Parks. Chaparral Park replaces Jackrabbit Park at 8200 E Chaparral. Cholla Park replaces Desert Park at 14501 N Hayden. Agua Linda Park replaces Hall Park at 8732 E McDonald. Paiute Park and Vista del Camino Park retain their names.
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Chaparral
Jackrabbit Park
Chaparral Park
N. Hayden
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