Nixon confident of victory signals shift in tone
President Nixon, fresh from a cross country campaign swing, expresses strong confidence in defeating George McGovern while avoiding public mention of the rival by name. A Gallup poll showing a 57 to 31 lead backs his stance as aides cite Democratic disarray and his own polling success.
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San Diego
Hubert H. Humphrey
Peking
Moscow
America
McGovern Gains Momentum After Week of Rallies and Endorsements
George McGovern rode a positive week with big crowds in Decatur Illinois Austin Texas and Minneapolis Minnesota and strong fundraising averaging about 30 per donation. He received renewed endorsements from Humphrey Johnson and Daley while planning a September television push and a broad campaign sweep through key states.
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Texas
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Minnesota
Washington
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Charles Guggenheim
Decatur
Ill
Austin
Humphrey
Lyndon B. Johnson
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
New York Society of Securities Analysts
South
Fischer Sued Over Filming of World Chess Title Match
New York film producer Chester Fox sues Bobby Fischer for about 1.75 million dollars for blocking filming of the Spassky match. Attorney Richard Stein serves papers in New York while seeking action in Iceland and Britain to freeze Fischer assets. Stein plans further suits to recover prize fund and assert rights, as Fischer remains in seclusion observing the Sabbath.
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Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Church of God
Richard Stein
Chester Fox
Fred Cramer
Cramer
Constance Baker Motley
New York City
Stein
United States
Iceland
Britain
Fox
Icelandic Chess Federation
James Slater
Quotas Ruled Out by Nixon
President Nixon ordered all federal departments to end quota and proportional representation based hiring for minorities and women. He urged merit as the sole criterion and directed Cabinet officers to enforce the change after complaints from the American Jewish Committee. California notes its Greek motto Eureka meaning I have found it.
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Washington Star-News
Washington
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Civil Service Commission
Robert Hampton
Defense
American Jewish Committee
California
Union
Eureka
Fall TV Action series to dominate Hollywood Calif
AP reports the 1972 73 season will emphasize action and adventure with blockbuster films and original movies, while comedy and news content shrink. CBS NBC and ABC unveil mixed lineups including long form dramas and prime time sports, aiming strong ratings and balanced schedules. Variety notes most prime time aims to entertain, with limited informational programming. Herbert Hoover holds the record for honorary degrees with 85.
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Calif
Variety
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NBC
ABC
Patton
Goldfinger
Dr. Doolittle
Chips
50,000 Illinois Drivers Fail Written Exam Ad
Advertisement urges taking a self scoring test packet from AA AA School of Safe Driving. It notes 50,000 drivers failed the written exam last year and cites changing rules. The offer targets license renewals in 1972 and asks $6 plus 75 cents handling to Chicago address.
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Illinois
Aa-Aa School of
Aa-Aa School of Safe Driving
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
Ill
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