McGovern aims to unite Democrats after nomination
Senator George S. McGovern pledges August focus on healing party rift after securing the Democratic presidential nomination. He, running mate Eagleton and Basil Paterson outline a unity drive, with talks planned across the nation and with figures including former President Johnson and AFL-CIO leader Meany.
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Nixon retains Agnew on Republican ticket amid party debate
President Nixon announced Agnew would stay on the GOP ticket. Javits questioned the gain from this move calling Agnew’s name calling a factor. Connally dismissed a run as replacement, while McGovern voiced fury over a leaked campaign role shift.
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Brunswick Hills Moves to Put Sunday Sales on Ballot
Petitions to allow Sunday alcohol sales circulated in Brunswick Hills three precincts A B and C. Boone and six other tavern owners seek Sunday sales without food sales rules. Signatures of 208 are needed from 594 voters in 1970, with August deadlines for petition submission.
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Mailbox landmark in Medina home prompts family questions
Mike Wally and Danny Whicker of Medina on Branch Road ponder how mail enters and exits the tall pole mailbox left by the previous owner. The family, children of Mr and Mrs Walter Whicker, stand by the landmark in a Gazette photo by Faye Kraus.
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Newborn Found Dead and Other Medina County Tragedies
Police reported a newborn girl was found in a garbage can at 13 Dunbar Circle by a 13-year-old mother who delivered the baby in her bathroom around 6 am. The suspect was located at Medina Shopping Center between 11 and 11:30 am. Charges to follow prosecutor ruling. Also reported: a two car crash on W 130th Street near Brunswick Hills left Bruce Nikolajaczyk dead and several others injured, including Lori Frey and Carol Tuomala, with varying hospital conditions. Fire destroyed a barn in Granger Township. losses included a 40 by 60 foot structure, furniture, a Sears Mini Trail bike, and a horse cart. Additional accident at Rt 3 and CR 37 injured three people. injuries treated and released.
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Weather outlook: partly cloudy and cooler with mild Tuesday
Partly cloudy and cooler today with a high in the mid 80s. Tonight's low mid to upper 60s. Sunny and mild Tuesday with a high in the low 80s. Rain chances about 10 percent today tonight and Tuesday. NW winds 10 to 15 mph today and 5 to 10 mph tonight.
Lightning Strikes Kill Four in Ohio as Storms Pass
Thunderstorms moving ahead of a cold front in Ohio left at least four dead. Three Solon residents, Charles W. Loeschen 37 and his son David 13, and James A. Hess 29 of Lakewood, died after lightning struck a pond. Ted Zink about 50 of Toledo died after a lightning strike on Lake Erie. Weather brought gusty winds up to 40 mph and scattered rain totals. Temperatures to cool slightly with lower highs.
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Rhodes Back Nixon as 1972 Running Mate Support
Former Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes vows to back Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew for 1972. He telegrams Nixon and Agnew praising the decision and pledges to campaign for the ticket. Senator Robert Taft Jr. calls Agnew logical, noting other contenders like Howard Baker.
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Fischer Wins Again as Spassky Resigns Sixth Chess Game
In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in 41 moves to take a 3 2 lead in the world championship match. Spassky rose, watched the board, and then applauded as Fischer, the 29 year old challenger, claimed the win amid a cheering crowd of about 2000.
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