McGovern Pushes Unity as Governors Meet in Texas
George McGovern met 22 Democratic governors in Houston seeking cooperation and reconciliation to unite the party. Governors remained wary, doubting his bid would boost Southern strength for Nixon. Carter noted his visit helped show commitment but kept opposition. McGovern hinted at a potential Southern running mate and opposed frivolous delegate challenges. California primaries opened with McGovern favored to win 271 delegates as turnout picks up.
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Reubin Askew
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Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
U.S
McGovern Faces Resistance From Democratic Governors
McGovern meetings with several Democratic governors drew mixed reactions as some praised his defense program cuts while others, including Kentucky's Wendell Ford, voiced continued opposition. Continued on Page 7, Col. 2.
Nixon Expands Connally World Mission Ahead of 1972
President Nixon sends John Connally on a 15 nation tour to brief world leaders on diplomatic objectives and to bolster public profile for potential running mate role. Connally will visit South Vietnam and other nations as speculation swirls about a Democratic contender on the GOP ticket.
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Nixon
John Connally
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South Vietnam
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Spiro T. Agnew
South Vietnamese Win Major Victory at Phu My
South Vietnamese troops routed Communist forces from Phu My district capital with about 300 North Vietnamese dead over three days. A defector provided intelligence for the operation. U.S. adviser Col. Phillip Kaplan called it a significant victory.
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Phu My
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Hue
Now You Know By United Press International
In Taiwan a death penalty possibility is raised for opium addicts after three relapses.
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United Press International
Taiwan
Three Held In High-Speed Chase In City
Terre Haute police stopped a high speed chase ending in three arrests for an armed robbery in Danville Illinois. Ronald Ray Francis Jackie Wayne Basil and Carolyn Basil were taken near 17th and Orchard Streets with 2593 dollars in cash and two guns including a Mauser and a .32 caliber pistol. Francis faced multiple charges, Basil three, Carolyn Basil one. pills found in her purse were sent for tests.
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Danville
Ronald Ray Francis
Jackie Wayne Basil
Louisville
Carolyn Basil
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Francis
Jackie Basil
18Th
Orchard
Donald Bingham
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Weather Map Forecast for Terre Haute and Surrounding Areas
National Weather Service report shows river at 4.9 ft and falling. Conditions: fair and cooler tonight, sunny and warm Wednesday with highs around 78. Indiana and Illinois outlooks: lows in mid 50s, highs 78 to mid 80s, small rain chances tonight and Wednesday. Dirt dust count 69, sunrise 5:23 a.m., sunset 8:14 p.m.
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Belfast and Portadown Riots Erupt Over IRA Tension
British troops clash with Protestant and Catholic youths in Belfast and Portadown, injuring at least six including a 14 year old. Army says gunfire from unidentified sources sparked the violence after troops rounded up eight suspected IRA members. The unrest spreads to Ardoyne as authorities seek to quell the disturbance.
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Fight Details Before Killing Told at Trial
In Vigo Circuit Court testimony on the first day of the Thomas Henry Fuller murder trial details emerged of a bar room quarrel and a shooting through a kitchen door. The 29 year old from Dresser is charged with fatally shooting 23 year old William Eddie Watson on January 22 at Watson’s sister’s home on 322 South 13th Street. Witness Forest Lisby testified that Watson was wounded in the kitchen area and that Fuller stood outside the door as the gunfire occurred. The incident followed a night involving the victim’s circle when Watson was found slumped on the kitchen floor and bleeding severely.
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See Your News Quiz On P Page Five
A brief feature notes a questions on page five titled See Your News Quiz. The item hints at a game or challenge for readers to test their knowledge with a set of current event related questions.
City Zoning Alert Plan Proposed by Lenahan
City Councilman Tom Lenahan announced a new zoning alert plan at a special press conference. He said the service would inform the public about anticipated changes this month and would use street addresses and plain language in notices to residents.
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Tom Lenahan
Lenahan
Jack S. Neuderhiser
McGovern Favored in California Primary Battle for Delegates
California holds a key Democratic presidential primary with Senator George McGovern favored to win many of the 271 delegates. New Jersey New Mexico and South Dakota also vote as McGovern aims to push past 850 delegates before the convention amid Humphrey's challenge.
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California
George McGovern
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New Mexico
South Dakota
McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Rescue Team Hampered By Deadly Gas At Wankie Mine
An underground explosion at the Wankie coal mine near Victoria Falls trapped 468 miners. Methane gas hindered rescue efforts as hospital sources noted some escapes. 435 black Africans and 33 whites were working when the blast hit No 2 colliery.
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Victoria Falls
Anglo-American Corp
Wankie Colliery Company
Wankie
Demos Draft State Planks For Convention
Democratic Platform subcommittees in Indianapolis draft planks for the state convention June 20. Twenty one subcommittees heard proposals, including actions on tax reform and consumer protection. Secretary of State Conrad, seeking the governor nomination, toured meetings. former Gov. Welsh did not present proposals.
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Matthew E. Welsh
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