Overkill and Overconfidence in the 1972 Republican Convention
The piece critiques Republican excess at the convention, noting McGovern overkill in speeches and metal attacks. It profiles Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan volleys, Pausing to cite Agnew’s rising leverage and Nixon’s possible dynasty, urging moderation and cautious messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Alexander
Barry Goldwater
Ramsey Clark
Arthur Schlessinger
Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Ted Kennedy
Sargent Shriver
Nixon
Agnew
White House
Virginia
Jefferson
Cowboy Slang and Modern Range Riders In America
The piece contrasts the traditional range rider with modern realities such as pickups and helicopters, noting the cowboy’s enduring home on horseback and dangerous work. It cites Edgar R. Potter’s Cowboy Slang and reflects on recovery and responsibility for a son’s drug use, linking addiction to coping deficits and the role of AA and faith in restoring dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Potter
Montana
Take A Wasp To Lunch By ARTHUR HOPPE Scene: The Pearly Gates
A satirical strip follows H M Wasp as he arrives at heaven and faces a judgment by St Peter. Wasp boasts of WASP privilege while confessing minority status and lack of universal love. Peter grants an exception, noting Wasp’s need for love despite universal dislike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hoppe
the Pearly Gates
H.M. Wasp
St. Peter
Wasp
Mr. Wasp
Wasps
Pentagon
H.M
H.M. Wasps
NAACP
Equal Rights
Mne
Northern Ireland
Education About Drugs in Public Schools Urged
State laws require drug education in public schools and the 14 to 21 age group fuels treatment demand. Only about half of 93 districts started programs. 70 percent were reached with workshops last year. Suggestions include accreditation criteria or withholding state funds, or a crash course for educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram Brown
The
National _ Institute
State Dept. of Mental Health
Department of Education
Robert B. Scarborough
Public Library Over Bells and Books in Franklin
The Franklin town fathers asked Benjamin Franklin for a donation to fund a bell for their church. Franklin offered money but urged buying a public library instead, saying he preferred sense to sound. The town bought books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus W. Gosnell
Franklin
Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin
Aiken Standard Publishes Letters Policy
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with a full mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. No subject matter limit.
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Richard Nixon
George McGovern
McGovern
Convention Hall
MceGovern
Coral Beach
Gurney
Florida
Goldwater
Cowboy
Hal Boyle
F.O.S
Alcoholics Anonymous
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Aiken, S.C
Ireland
England
Wales
Rufus
Middle East
Citizen Smith
Udi
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