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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1972
Page
1
Ambassador Xuan Thuy, head of North Vietnam’s delegation at the Paris peace talks, urged that another cease fire session be held if the United States shows seriousness. He spoke to reporters after a day of talks and indicated readiness to return to negotiations.
President Nixon, on a final cross country swing, argued that McGovern’s defense cuts would jeopardize peace efforts and the nuclear arms race. He countered that his policy would bring a ceasefire in Indochina and Vietnam and insisted on a strong national defense to ensure U S influence in world affairs. He spoke at Greensboro and Albuquerque then headed to Ontario California before returning to his San Clemente villa for election week.
George McGovern urged voters to defeat Nixon to avoid four more years of war in Southeast Asia. He accused Nixon of prioritizing Thieu over peace, criticized the secret plan pledge, and vowed a quick troop pullout if elected while maintaining domestic forces, including at Ft. Hood. The campaign stops included Waco and Corpus Christi with strong anti Nixon rhetoric. Xuan Thuy outlined North Vietnam's reading of the Paris pact and signaled positions on Oct. 31 1972 dates, noting Saigon authorization and U.S. coordination in negotiations.
North Vietnam asked the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on refugees to send a five doctor team to study immediate and long term relief. The invitation, extended August 22 by Foreign Minister Nguyen Duy Trinh and relayed to Sen. Kennedy, was reportedly accepted. A State Department spokesman declined to approve the visit citing ongoing negotiations and concerns over issues.
West Virginia voters in 2,367 precincts decide a tight gubernatorial contest between Democrat John Rockefeller IV and Republican Arch Moore. Incumbent Senator Jennings Randolph seeks re election. Louise Leonard challenges. Auditor Denzil Gainer dies, affecting the race despite ballot placement. Democrats hold broad legislative edge as Supreme Court seats and House seats await results.
West Virginia defeated Pittsburgh 38-20 before 40 286 fans as Bernie Galiffa earned MVP with 304 passing yards and two touchdowns. Kerry Marbury ran for three scores and 98 rushing yards while Frank Nester set two WVU kicking records. Galiffa moved into second in career total offense with 3 634 yards as Pitt struggled for points in the second half.
West Virginia voters decide four state constitutional amendments alongside president and congressional races. Amendment No 3, the Better School Buildings Amendment, dominates attention and may influence ratification of the other three. Both parties and candidates endorse all four amendments.
A 1966 ballot question named for Charles Armistead would allow future ratification votes on constitutional amendments to be held in either general or special elections. The proposal would require state funding for any special election tied to ratification, while excluding other issues.
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