Editorial ideas for reforming party conventions
Dr. Russell Kirk proposes a constitutional alternative to current nominating processes. He favors abolishing statewide primaries, shifting to district delegate selection, then state conventions with legislators and top officials as ex officio delegates. National conventions would hear candidates in depth and assemble a united program for national interests. He notes Miami Beach flaws and expects slow adoption by 1976.
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Russell Kirk
Miami Beach
Democrats
George McGovern
Thomas Eagleton
Kirk
Senate
House
Congress
Weather Warfare Debate Figures in Pell S Res 281
In Washington hearings on S. Res. 281 the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee examines a treaty to ban weather modification as a weapon. Sen. Pell backs the measure citing potential interdicting rains since 1967 and questions the Pentagon on weather warfare while opponent John Chafee avoids classified material.
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Vietnam
Washington, D.C
Ho Chi Minh
Sen. Claiborne Pell
Pell
Rhode Island
Navy
John Chafee
Pentagon
Defense Department
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Southeast Asia
Defense
Laird
DOD
Chafee
McGovern
Kennedy
Mlitary
Ocean and International Environment
John von Neuman
Harland Cleveland
S. Res. 281
North Vietnam
A Call to Annex Israel as the 51st State
The author argues for formal U S support and possible annexation of Israel as a 51st state to secure continuing American backing. He warns that McGovern’s withdrawal stance risks undermining Israel and the Cold War balance, urging a constitutional amendment and a national debate on annexation.
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McGovern
United States
Israel
George McGovern
Warren Court
Congress
Supreme Court splits 5-4 on death penalty ruling
The court clears up confusion by ruling that executions may be constitutional, but only when applicable to all first degree murder and rape cases as determined by legislatures. The decision raises questions about precedent and consistency in constitutional interpretation.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Stewart
White House eyes political package on Hurricane Agnes relief or pay raise
The White House may use a pre election package to force Congress to choose between approving 1.7 billion dollars for Hurricane Agnes victims or voting a second 1972 federal pay raise. Nixon had opposed a previous raise and hints at delaying further increases while arguing the current year max already met. Union leaders warn of possible backlash before November.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Nixon
Hiram Fong
Hawaii
McGovern
Agnew Seen as 1972 Pivot Not 1976 Heir Apparent
Kevin P. Phillips argues Nixon’s renomination of Spiro Agnew in 1972 is a strategic move to secure support and avoid Wallace third party threats. He notes Agnew is a seatwarmer for 1976, with Nixon keeping plans secret to preserve leverage and avoid an obvious heir apparent.
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KFS
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Richard Nixon
Sviro Agnew
Johnson
Humphrey
Washington
New York
Jacob Javits
GOP
Nixon High Command
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
White House
California
King Features Syndicate
Destruction as a Social Critique in America
A columnist rebuts Kelso and Hetter arguing property damage stems from broader social pressures. They criticize liberal economic blame, note work ethic contrasts with the Netherlands, and warn critics may fuel a new generation of vandals by framing wealth inequity as justification.
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America
Louis Kelso
Patricia Hetter
Mr. Kelso
Miss Hetter
U. S
Kelso
Where To Write Your Legislators
Directory style notice lists legislators with office rooms in Washington DC and district areas. Includes Sen Hartke Bayh and Reps Dennis Hillis Bray with district mentions and addresses.
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Sen
R. Vance Hartke
Senate
Washington, D. C
Birch E. Bayh Jr
Washington, D.C
David W. Dennis
Laneeeen
Delaware
Elwood H. Hillis
Longworth
Grant
Tipton
Hamilton
William G. Bray
Rayburn
Hantoth County
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Alexander
McNught Syndicte, Inc
Buckley
State of
Soviet Union
Alaska
Switzerland
Robert Kennedy
Egypt
Jordan
Chicago
Mediterranean
Norfolk Naval Base
SAC
Omaha
By Mike Causey
THE
Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jackson Street
Anderson
Indiana
George D. Crittenberger
Harriet W. Toner
Robert E. Jackson
Jane Toner Scott
Charles W. Laughlin
Herald
Associated Press
Phillips
Kevin P. Phillips
Anthony Harrigan
Porten
Miss Hester
Spaceship Earth
Netherlands
Rotterdam
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