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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
2
AP writer Mears reports Gov George Wallace faces a potent posthospital campaign. His delegates total about 210 with McGovern at 386 and Humphrey at 24144, as Wallace battles for influence in Maryland Michigan and beyond while healing from an assassination attempt.
In a widening security effort the Secret Service has expanded protection for presidential hopefuls after past attempts. The piece notes Wallace, Kennedy, Chisholm and Mille now under guard as agents increase to combat threats while crowds form at rallies. It discusses limits of protection and debates whether face to face campaigning remains essential.
A CBS cameraman recounts Gov George Wallace stepping from his campaign platform to greet supporters in Laurel Maryland when shots erupted. The film shows Wallace knocked down by a attacker as bystanders wrestled the assailant away while Wallace was tended by his wife Cornelia.
Senator Edward M Kennedy was placed under Secret Service protection within an hour after Alabama Governor George Wallace was shot. President Nixon ordered Treasury Secretary Connally to extend coverage to Kennedy and Representatives Shirley Chisholm Wilbur Mills and others. Earlier protection had not followed Treasury guidelines for announced or unannounced candidates.
Gov George C Wallace was shot after a Laurel rally as police Capt Dothard protected him from blows. He required medical attention and described the long ride to the hospital. campaign aide Emmett Eaton recounted the moments before the ambulance arrived.
Leaders from all parties reacted in shock and outrage after the shooting of Gov. George C. Wallace in Laurel Maryland. Senators McGovern and Humphrey canceled campaign appearances while President Nixon offered prayers for Wallace's recovery. Edward M Kennedy extended condolences as the nation mourned another act of political violence.
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