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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
7
Walter Fauntroy told Tennessee Black Political Convention that 400 of the 3,106 delegates to the Democratic National Convention are needed for a possible presidential nomination margin. The plan aims to unite Negro voters into a bloc, influencing the contest in Gary Indiana.
The death toll from the February flood in Buffalo Creek Hollow reaches 103 with about 100 still missing. National Guardsmen remove debris from 16 coal camps along a 17 mile valley as search crews report 70 percent of debris checked. In El Paso, Gannett agrees in principle to buy the El Paso Times for 20 million dollars in stock, expanding its Texas presence.
A Louis Harris survey of likely voters shows Nixon ahead 44 to 40 over Muskie and 47 to 36 over Humphrey. Wallace runs at 11–12 percent as a third candidate. Removing Wallace narrows Nixon’s edge to Muskie to 2 points.
A Harris survey shows Nixon with a growing lead over Humphrey and Muskie in the 1972 race. Muskie leads among 18 to 20 year olds 51 to 36 while Humphrey trails. among 21 to 29 year olds Muskie leads 52 to 39 with Humphrey barely ahead 40 to 39.
Patrolmen Robert Gore William Kilauist and Reggie Coch of the Carbondale Police Department finished a six week basic law enforcement course in Champaign Urbana. The course was sponsored by the Police Training Institute of the University of Illinois Division of University Extension.
The area will see a high of 40 degrees Sunday with an overnight low of 32. At 9 am today the temperature is 44 degrees. No precipitation expected from Sunday 7 am to today 7 am. Sunset today is 5 58, sunrise Tuesday 6 24, sunset Tuesday 5 59.
The high court agreed to decide whether the government may classify its documents as secret. The Cannikin case centers on nine Nixon documents and letters about the underground test. Courts ordered review to separate disclosable items from the secret material amid FOIA dispute.
In La Grange 35 Southern Illinois University students from Delta Upsilon biked 350 miles through 10 towns to raise 1500 for the Illinois Easter Seal Society. They used a van for highway transit and presented the gift to James M. Gray who received a appreciation certificate and a copper bell.
The Price Commission signals strong evidence that electric, gas, telephone and telegraph firms need large rate hikes to maintain service while leaving room for regulatory tweaks. The panel debates the issue ahead of a Friday deadline ending its 30 day rate freeze covering utilities and transport sectors.
The weekly Campus passenger train to Champaign Urbana departed Chicago Central Station exactly on time, stranding two youths who arrived too late. The station will close for good, with all remaining Illinois Central passenger trains moving to Union Station.
The Illinois Racing Board member and consulting engineer will earn about $60,000 for work on the Governor's Executive Mansion restoration project valued at $3 million. He says he was told by Gov. Ogilvie in October 1969 that the role did not create a conflict of interest. The Rev. Kellen Ryan, 32, Joliet Catholic High School dean of students, died when his car crashed, ran into a tree, and burned.
The Supreme Court allows an expedited briefing on whether a Boston grand jury may question Gravel aides over publication of Beacon Press four volume Pentagon Papers. The decision affects Ellsberg and Russo cases and sets a quick timetable for a ruling by late June. The circuit court has limited witnesses pending the Gravel dispute. Also the Court moved toward urgent natural gas allocation review for homeowners.
Navy Fireman Charles R Evans of Murphysboro completed basic engineman school at Great Lakes. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Evans and a 1970 graduate of Murphysboro Township High School. Enginemen operate and repair ship engines.
Denture users can prevent embarrassing slips with FASTEETH denture adhesive powder. A secure fit improves eating and comfort, and regular dental checkups support overall oral health.
Doctors tested Preparation H on hundreds of patients and found prompt temporary relief from itching and irritation. The product also helps shrink hemorrhoidal swelling and is widely recommended by physicians for their families. Evidence supports use of ointment or suppositories.
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