California May Decide Democratic Nominee In Open Primary
California, with 5.1 million Democrats, could determine who receives 271 convention votes as the presidential primary unfolds alongside New Jersey New Mexico and South Dakota. McGovern and Humphrey pool endorsements vary by region with local figures backing different candidates. Cesar Chavez endorsed McGovern while Mervyn Dymally backed Humphrey reflecting California’s diverse political landscape.
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Mexico
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State Senate
Connally to Lead 15-Country Foreign Tour from Florida
President Nixon selects retiring Treasury Secretary John B. Connally for a month long trip to explain U S foreign policy to leaders of about 15 nations. The itinerary starts in Venezuela then Colombia Brazil Argentina Bolivia and Peru with discussions on Vietnam and the Moscow summit.
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Angela Davis Acquittal Triggers Jubilant San Jose Celebration
Angela Davis, acquitted of murder kidnapping and conspiracy, celebrated with more than 500 supporters at a San Jose nightclub. She arrived with bodyguards after a long trial, sipped champagne and spoke of resuming the struggle against oppression while noting the justice system’s flaws.
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Duke of Windsor Buried After Simple Windsor Castle Service
The Duke of Windsor was buried in a private Windsor Castle ceremony attended by 200 mourners including the duchess, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Philip. The service followed his private wish for a simple church rite and was broadcast by radio to the nation.
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MaGee awaits jury in Marin County courthouse shooting case
Ruchell MaGee, 33, a former co-defendant of Angela Davis and San Quentin convict, faces trial over the August 7 1970 shooting that killed Superior Court Judge Harold Haley during the courthouse gunbattle. He was among three convicts who joined 17 year old Jonathan Jackson and took hostages.
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