Wallace rules out third party presidential bid
Governor George C. Wallace, confined for health reasons after abdominal surgery, says doctors advise against any extensive campaign activity and rules out running or being drafted by the American party. He notes he cannot support the Democratic nominee and provides no decision on election involvement.
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Kidnap victim Virginia Piper found safe after ransom
Virginia Piper, 49, wife of Harry C. Piper Jr., was located chained to a tree in a wilderness area near Orono, Minnesota, hours after her husband paid a $1 million ransom in 20 bills. He delivered the money late Friday night and she was unharmed but tired, with a tearful reunion reported by family and friends.
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UMWA wins at Peabody Midwest Millstadt mine
The Progressive Mine Workers of America PMWA lost about 130 Illinois miners as Millstadt Peabody Coal Co. workers voted 84 to 1 to join the United Mine Workers of America UMWA The PMWA also retained its hold at four Sehara Coal Co. mines in Saline County by a 4 to 1 margin The NLRB ordered elections earlier this month and UMWA plans to negotiate a contract with Peabody after certification
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McGovern weighs Eagleton future amid pressure
In Aberdeen McGovern signaled qualified support for running mate Eagleton and scheduled a Monday Washington meeting to reassess the ticket amid intense pressure to drop him. Eagleton said he will stay on the ticket, calling himself a distinct plus as he defended past psychiatric treatment and pressed for unity.
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Underworld cash tied to Cahokia Downs loans
The Chicago Sun Times reports Cahokia Downs operators in East St. Louis received a $150,000 loan from Cahokia Sportservice Inc., a unit of Emprise Corp. The loan, in $75,000 installments in January and June, is backed by revenues from program, racetrack and admission concessions. Emprise has a prior controversy record and was fined $10,000 by federal authorities. Cahokia Downs plans to repay with concession revenue shares and may seek more funds. season opening is August 9.
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Foreign aid bill faces tough battle in Congress
An administration official said prospects for global negotiations would rise if Congress fails to pass an arms aid bill. Curtis W. Tarr outlined a $2.15 billion plan with allocations for South Vietnam, Israel, Cambodia, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Greece, and Taiwan, amid House and Senate fights over Vietnam.
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Dock Strike Continues Stoppage Halts UK Trade
Britain’s national dock strike enters a second day with over 600 ships idle and about 70 percent of import export traffic at a standstill. Food shortages may trigger emergency government action as 42,000 dockers walk out seeking more job security and higher severance pay amid a shift to modern container handling.
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Wiretapping struggle stalls Pentagon Papers trial
The Supreme Court enters the wiretap fight in the Pentagon Papers case as Justice Douglas delays the Ellsberg Russo trial to allow an appeal over disclosure of a tapped conversation involving defense counsel. The government plans to seek full court review, while defense lawyers press for access to the transcript.
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Buckner viewed as retirement mecca by residents
The Southern Illinoisan notes Buckner as a favored retirement hub with residents praising the town. Tinds Hughes profiles the town on page 8 while John Trimble covers oil field re explorations on page 15. The piece hints at new towns and airports for Illinois and Carbondale’s goals editorial on page 28.
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