Democrats Open Three Day Meeting To Nominate McGovern Running Mate
The Democratic National Committee begins a three day session to nominate a vice presidential candidate for George McGovern while resolving Illinois seating disputes involving Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Illinois and other states face credential challenges as the party reshapes its delegation.
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Wisconsin
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Ohio
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Singer
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Margaret Gordon
Glencoe
Penny Lee Severns
Decatur
Cecil Partee
Jane Byrne
John Karnes
Belleville
John Rednour
du Quin
Hubert H. Humphrey
Nixon named enemy of labor by McGovern in union speech
Senate candidate McGovern labeled President Nixon the enemy of organized labor in a keynote AFL-CIO speech. He blasted Nixon for anti worker policies, high inflation, and weak protections for unions while outlining wage hikes, tax reforms, and full employment goals. Shriver pursued early campaign steps, met Daley, and prepared to tour major cities to push foreign policy and welfare issues.
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Miami Beach
Washington
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Robert F. Kennedy
Rose Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Mass
Weather outlook: warmer today then showers possible midweek
Tonight remains fair and cooler with a low around 60. Tuesday brings partial sunshine and a higher near 80. Wednesday turns mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. temperatures range from the mid 50s to low 70s for lows and upper 70s to upper 80s for highs. Weather details, map page 8.
Girls found alive after four days in closet
In San Antonio two young girls Cherry Lambert six and Fara Fazi eight were discovered alive after spending four days locked inside a vacant home's closet. A teenager walking her dog along with neighbor Air Force Sgt Frank Holtz found them and rushed them to Fazi's parents home.
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House Burns While Husband Visited Hospital
The Mill Creek man Junior Clanahan learned his house burned Sunday night while he stayed at Union County Hospital in Anna. His wife had been admitted Saturday night. Tamms firefighters arrived at 10:30 p.m. to find the house already destroyed. cause unknown. Clothing and furniture are being collected for the Clanahans at the Anna and Jonesboro fire stations.
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Egypt recalls ambassador from Moscow after Soviet advisers exit
Cairo confirms Ambassador to Moscow is returning home for consultations as President Sadat reviews future cooperation with Russia following the decision to pull Russian military advisers from Egypt last month.
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Joint Pay Board Price Commission to Meet on Wage Rule
The Pay Board and the Price Commission will hold a joint meeting next Monday to discuss lowering the 5.5 per cent wage increase standard. A spokesman said the session, the second since wage price controls began, aims for an exchange of ideas. What changes occur likely center on the standard as factors like the low wage exemption rise and productivity trends loom large.
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Chronic alcoholic spy suspect defended in espionage case
Air Force veteran M. Sg t Walter Perkins 37 once top intelligence officer at Air Defense Weapons Center at Tyndall Fla was arrested Oct 18 for attempting to flee to Mexico He is charged with espionage and pled innocent by reason of temporary insanity A defense psychiatrist testified Perkins suffered chronic alcoholism since age 17 and that his actions may have been a protest against U S involvement in Southeast Asia In Havana Robert Hawkins 27 was found dead in a drainage ditch near Spring Lake Tazewell County
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Mexico City
Peking
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Havana
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Bayh pushes bill to ban easily concealed handguns
Sen. Birch Bayh urges Senate to back a handgun control bill banning sale of snub-nosed handguns not for sporting use. He cites police deaths and handgun murders linked to these weapons. Hart proposes total ban with buyout. Kennedy seeks registration and licensing. Bill passes Judiciary Committee with two dissenters.
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Nixon urged to oppose lettuce boycott by federal agencies
Rep. Victor V. Veysey asked President Nixon to direct federal agencies to refrain from supporting a California lettuce boycott. He said the boycott plan is based on misinformation and that no lettuce workers are on strike in California, where 90 percent of lettuce is under union contract.
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Arizona
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Nixon says progress on air improved while water worsens
The White House 450 page environmental report shows air quality improved in many cities and warns of rising water pollution in major watersheds. It estimates antipollution spending at 287.1 billion over a decade and notes overcrowding in national parks may require restrictions.
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