Democrats Select Shriver as McGovern’s Running Mate
The Democratic National Committee added Sargent Shriver to the McGovern ticket in a primetime convention moment. McGovern praised Shriver while Eagleton’s withdrawal last week altered the lineup. Shriver vowed a campaign focused on education, policing, poverty, and a revived Peace Corps as McGovern urged a homeward national journey.
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Weekend forecast shows cooling tonight and warm Thursday
The outlook indicates a clear night with temperatures around the mid to upper fifties and a sunny, warmer Thursday reaching the lower eighties. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast for Friday through Sunday.
McGovern forms mayors panel to advise on city problems
Democratic nominee George McGovern began organizing a mayors advisory panel with nine city leaders at a Capitol breakfast. Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson named chairman as urban issues such as crime, drug use, transit, unemployment, and funding dominated discussions. Shriver will lead the urban affairs effort while McGovern works to rally Democratic support and unity.
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Wealthy Democrats hedge McGovern bid with Nixon shift
A New York Times survey shows 15 affluent Democratic backers who gave 1.2 million to Humphrey and Muskie now offer little or no support to McGovern. Thirteen remain undecided or say they gave earlier in the year, while three former Muskie supporters commit fully to Muskie or Nixon. Many top donors indicate they will not fund McGovern, foreshadowing a potential 6 to 8 million drop in traditional fundraising.
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Protest Leaders Plot Nonviolent GOP Demonstrations in Miami Beach
Five protest groups distribute a crowded manual calling for nonviolent civil disobedience during the August GOP convention. It outlines four potential gathering sites near Miami Beach Convention Hall, warns of possible mass arrests, and advises protesters to carry ID, cash, and a local address while avoiding youth detentions.
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Isobillion emergency relief bill advances from committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $17.5 million disaster relief bill to aid Tropical Storm Agnes victims and repair public facilities. Described as the largest federal relief effort, it moves to the full House next week following President Nixon's July 17 special message.
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GOP quota reform dropped by Republicans
A group of congressional Republicans dropped all efforts to require quotas for youths and minorities in GOP convention delegations. The move follows heavy conservative opposition who view it as blocking Spiro Agnew’s 1976 bid. The panel had backed 18 rules changes to broaden participation and ban discrimination, led by Rep. Tom Railsback.
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Carpenters and electricians halt work at post office site
About 900 idle for nearly four hours in East Carbondale as carpenters oppose electricians on the new regional post office. The dispute began over who should perform laborer tasks and the use of wooden forms. One officer was attacked. no arrests. Police maintained order as unions consulted in St Louis. Work resumed inside. outside work paused pending international union decision. Sachs Electric of St Louis is general contractor. Sullivan Electric of Johnston City is sub
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Kennedy sues to overturn Nixon pocket veto on doctors bill
Sen Edward M Kennedy filed suit in U S District Court to nullify President Nixon s pocket veto of a 225 million measure to train family doctors. The bill had passed Congress in 1970 but Nixon vetoed during a Christmas recess, prompting a constitutional dispute over the pocket veto.
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Shots fired at police probe in Chicago raid
Attorneys for State's Atty. Edward Hanrahan and 13 others argue nine shots may have been fired at police during the December 4 1969 raid in which Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark were killed. They say shell casings found in the apartment do not match weapons used by police or Panthers. Deborah Johnson, Hampton’s girlfriend, testified as part of the cross examination. A federal grand jury had previously returned no indictments.
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Senate Amends Handgun Bill To Allow Self Protection Sales
The Senate amended a handgun control bill to permit sale of models suited for self protection as well as sport. Sen. Stevens said some handguns not fit for sport are needed for defense, while Sen. Bayh retained weight length and frame criteria. The body also voted to drop record keeping on rimfire 22 ammunition and rejected universal handgun registration. an added crime felony for carrying a gun during a crime was approved.
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Welfare work plan ordered in California counties
California counties must require about 343 000 able bodied welfare recipients to register as job seekers enter vocational training or perform nonpaid manpower services to avoid benefits cuts. The plan, opposed by National Welfare Rights Organization, includes Nov 15 public hearings in Sacramento and exempts those under 18 or over 65, students 16 to 21, and mothers with young children.
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