Pres. Nixon mr. Chairman, delegates to this convention, my fellow americans, four years ago, standing in this very place, i proudly accepted your nomination for president of the United States. With your help and with the votes of millions of americans, we won a great victory in 1968. Tonight, i again proudly accept your nomination for president of the United States. [applause] let us pledge ourselves to win an even greater victory this november in 1972. I congratulate chairman ford. I congratulate chairman dole, Anne Armstrong and the hundreds of others who have laid the foundation for that victory by their work at this great convention. Our platform is a Dynamic Program for progress for america and for peace in the world. Speaking in a very personal sense, i express my deep gratitude to this convention for the tribute you have paid to the best campaigner in the nixon family, my wife pat. [applause] in honoring her, you have honored millions of women in america who have contributed in
Away by police. The israeli army away by police. The israeli army has issued new evacuation orders for various parts of the gaza strip as it expands its military operation. Residents in rafah have been told to move towards a so called expanded humanitarian zone on the west coast. Around 300,000 palestinians have already left. However, Israeli Forces have also told residents in northern gaza to temporarily evacuate following what they say are attempts by hamas to reassemble in the area. Its prompted fears of an assault on two fronts. The uk and its allies have warned israel against carrying out a military offensive in rafah. A 17 year offensive in rafah. A17 year old boy has died after getting into trouble while swimming in the town of wellingborough. The town of wellingborough. Ronald bell was recovered by rescue crews yesterday after reports that he got into difficulty in open water at the embankment, a Northamptonshire Police say it was a tragic accident and ronalds family have reque
Your perfect saturday night in. So why dont you crack open a cold bottle of beer, uncork a wine or fire up the kettle and lets get to work . Big stories , lets get to work . Big stories, big debate, big entertainment and a major celebrity in hot water. After the News Headlines and Aaron Armstrong. And Aaron Armstrong. Hi there. Very good evening to you. Im Aaron Armstrong in the gb newsroom. Well, the Eurovision Song Contest is underway in sweden , but it has underway in sweden, but it has been marred by allegations from inside the arena and ongoing protests outside of it. The netherlands entry used declined has been disqualified. The dutch broadcaster says it was over a threatening movement he made towards someone who was filming him, reportedly against his wishes. Him, reportedly against his wishes. Irelands him, reportedly against his wishes. Irelands entrant him, reportedly against his wishes. Irelands entrant bambie thug, has accused the israeli broadcaster kan of repeatedly break
Oh dear. Is anything sacred. Oh dear. Is anything sacred. And as always, please do let us know what you think about those talking points, banning those talking points, banning those phrases is andrew stupid, stupid. Stupid. Me having a third vodka and tonic getting vodka and soda vodka and soda. But yes. Get in touch. But yes. Get in touch. Vaiews gbnews. Uk com. But first, lets get the news with. First, lets get the news with. Aaron very good morning to you. It is 931. Aaron armstrong here in the gb newsroom in the last few minutes. Rishi sunak has insisted he is committed to levelling up but has refused to address speculation. The northern leg of hs2 is to be scrapped. The Prime Minister wouldnt guarantee the birmingham to manchester leg will be completed. He will discuss it though with the chancellor this week with a decision expected before the Tory Party Conference in manchester next week. The planned line to east midlands parkway may also be under threat i this 5mm this kind of s