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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
2
The piece likens federal revenue sharing to a carnival bait and switch. It argues Uncle Sam runs deficits, would repay with loaned funds, and that excess would raise national debt and taxes. It warns of lost local control and warns that revenue sharing hides strings, patronage, and political power.
Dr. Otis R Bowen during a speech to the Indiana Republican Convention highlighted Nixon era actions. He credited Nixon with troop withdrawals in Asia, reduced Vietnam casualties, curbing draft calls, ending biological weapons production, progress from SALT talks, and opening new foreign markets via Secretary Bulz. He urged Republicans to remind voters of these achievements before Election Day.
Alice Widener reports a patriotic call to back the Trans Alaska pipeline amid energy shortages. The piece cites Reston on Western energy reliance, blackouts in the Northeast, and support from Nixon and Moyon for pipeline development. It warns against anti oil groups hindering resource access.
Phillips surveys Thomas Eagleton in St. Louis noting his rapid rise from circuit attorney to lieutenant governor and his potential to influence the 1976 presidential race. The piece observes Missouri patricians’ optimism, concerns about McGovern ties, and Eagleton’s chances as a national contender with a photogenic family.
A 1972 letter questions how White House Fellows are chosen, arguing the regional boards are liberal dominated and influenced by officials like Mrs. Helen Beatley. It recalls a Johnson-era rejection and suggests Fellows may mask anti Nixon views to gain entry.
In a 1972 McNaught Syndicate piece Holmes Alexander compares George McGovern’s bid for the Democratic nomination to a thwarted courtship. The article traces McGovern’s pursuit amid rival hopes for Muskie Kennedy Humphrey and Wallace, noting the party’s reluctance to unite behind him and the backroom maneuvers to derail his candidacy.
A 1960s style critique argues that US leaders show a bias toward Israel, contrasting Galbraith and McGovern perspectives with Vietnam commitments. It contends Israel occupies a special place in American sentiment and questions the logic of retrenchment in the Middle East versus Indochina. The piece reflects on Democratic figures Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey in relation to South Vietnam pledges and Israeli independence.
Directory listing several U S senators and representatives with room numbers and building addresses in Washington D C for constituents to contact. Includes Sen R Vance Harjke Sen Bireh B Bayh Jr Rep David W Dennis Rep Elwood Hillis Rep William G and details about their offices and district associations.
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