McGovern Gains Black Backing in Ohio Campaign
Sen. George S. McGovern and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey competed for black support on the eve of Ohio and Indiana primaries. McGovern won endorsement from top black leaders in Cleveland and marched with him in Cincinnati suburbs, while Humphrey met with leaders in Cincinnati.
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Blessed to Give and Receive Criticism Says Glasow
In a WSJ note, Aroniad Glasow asserts the value of constructive critique as a civic and personal tool, praising thoughtful commentary as a gift to improve ideas and actions.
Republican governors gather for Nixon re election strategy briefing
Republican governors meet at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for their spring conference and a private briefing on President Nixon's bid for a second term. Six surrogate candidates are named Milliken Holton Dunn Meskill Reagan Rockefeller. Mitchell Dole and Agnew head the Washington delegation as 19 other governors plan panel discussions through Tuesday.
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North Vietnamese assault tightens grip near Quang Tri and Hue
North Vietnamese forces launched a major offensive toward Quang Tri and overran a central coast district capital while placing heavy guns within firing range of Hue refugees. An Loc resists as refugees flee on American helicopters. Ky visits front and predicts four more weeks of fighting. An Italian reporter cites chaotic conditions in Quang Tri as battles continue with estimated Communist casualties and tank losses.
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Stripping Rules Take Effect Under WV Law
Regulations to implement the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1971 including water impoundment requirements become operative soon. Nine West Virginia surface mining companies have asked the State Supreme Court to rule the 1971 strip mine law unconstitutional. Gil Frederick of the Surface Mine and Reclamation Association criticized the commission for overstepping legislative intent.
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Heart surgeons caution on by pass operation risk
At an Interamerican Congress of Cardiologists in San Francisco doctors urged caution with the artery by pass, noting a 10 percent operative mortality and ongoing questions about long term outcomes. Experts cited tests, competing procedures, and the need to identify patients who benefit most from surgery.
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