Mondale Seeks Unity as He Prepares Historic Speech
Walter Mondale, Democratic nominee, sequestered in the Meridien Hotel drafting what he calls the most important speech of his lifetime. He aims to rally more than 5,000 delegates and millions watching at home, with three writers helping craft the acceptance address before Ferarro’s historic nomination as the first female running mate by a major party. The speeches air nationally at 9 p.m. EDT across all networks.
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Walter F. Mondale
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Mondale clinches nomination at party hall in victory frenzy
Mondale thanked supporters as blue signs filled the hall after a day of campaigning. He spoke of unity and a shared American future, hugging his family after the first ballot victory and receiving backings from rivals Hart and Jackson who urged unity after the contest.
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Mondale clinches on first ballot amid party unity push
Mondale wins the Democratic nomination on the first ballot with 2,191 votes to Hart’s 1,200.5 and Jackson’s 465.28, ending a fierce primary as Jackson urged democracy and unity for a new course.
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Mass shooting at McDonald’s leaves twenty dead in San Ysidro
A heavily armed gunman stormed a San Ysidro McDonald’s on Wednesday afternoon turning it into a slaughterhouse. He killed 20 people including infants and children before a police sharpshooter fatally shot him, marking the deadliest mass slaying in U.S. history.
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Ex Massillon man killer hued at McDonalds massacre
James Oliver Huberty, 41, of San Diego, opened fire at a McDonald s near the Mexican border fatally wounding or injuring many. He was killed by a SWAT marksman from a roof post office. Police described the scene as a slaughter house.
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Weekend Weather Outlook at Fairgrounds
Outside Fair tonight with a low near 66 degrees. Light southerly winds. Friday sees partly cloudy skies with a high near 80 and a 20 percent chance of rain. Details on Page A-3.
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