Common Practice in Election Rules Sparks Critique
An editorial argues that paying a $10 delegate fee is a courtesy rule and not tied to certificates of election. It criticizes county chairs for seizing certificates to pressure fees, calls the phrase common practice a euphemism for defrauding voters, and condemns politicians for lax enforcement and loopholes that undermine election honesty.
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Bay
Solerks
Tom ‘Newman
Indiana
Madison County
John
Gold and currency nerves at Brussels bank and Rome hotel
Alice Widener chronicles two money moments show gold’s pull as devaluation and unease rise. In Brussels a Belgian woman sells old gold sovereigns to fund a new apartment while a traveler notes locals prefer metal coins amid political tension. In Rome a cashier lacks 100 lire pieces, illustrating coin demand as elections loom and confidence shifts from paper money to tangible metal.
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Brussels
Belgium
Krediotbank i
J?vaicy
Sky
Tiloa
Jntach
Rome
Signora
U.S
Lalar
Washington, D.C
U.S.A
Notions of assassination and isolated political killings
The piece argues that Bremer and others were not assassins acting for a broader conspiracy, but isolated killers driven by personal disturbance. It critiques sensational conspiracy books about George Wallace and historic political murders, noting Kennedy and Wallace cases as examples of individual psychosis, not coordinated plots.
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Alhur Bremer
Wallace
Sirhan Sirhan
Javnts Ear Hay
Lee Harvey Oswald
Cates
Boomer
Sirhan
Ray
Oswald
George Wallace
Kennedy
Dr. King
United States
Joners
Walker
Lincoln
Malcolm X
Capapitatus
Robert F. Kennedy
University of Missouri At Kansas City
Senator Kenedy
Paul Brassner
Robert Kennedy
Krassner
Max Lerner
Bremer
Waite House
Gen
Fea. Corp
Ideological Betrayal After Nixon Summit
Phillips argues the Nixon-Soviet summit could boost liberal aims like detente and Vietnam exit, but also fuels conservative anger. The piece cautions that a successful summit may be used to blame the liberal establishment and deflect blame for U.S. foreign policy failures, citing a long lineage of political factions and figures.
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Washington
RFS
Vietnam
Nixon
Alger Wiss
Richard Nixon
U.S
Robert McNamara
Nixa
Peoria
Honotula
LBJ
McGeorge Bondy
Ford Foundation
Ratar McNamara
Defense
World Bank
John Gardner
Common Cause
Mary Streat
Ronn
Spira Agnew
Brezhnev
Kosygin
Alger Hiss
Harvard Blue
Hiss
McGovern
King Meatares Syndicate
Skeptic on The Summit Nixon Aide Voices Trade Fears
A McNaught Syndicate piece captures Holmes Alexander arguing against reliance on Soviet energy. He warns that U S resources are finite, urges reciprocal trade terms, and stresses national strength as defense. The interview highlights oil, gas, and Lend Lease disputes shaping post summit policy.
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Washington
D.C
Nixon
Uniay
Russia
Seiesing
Alexander
Unio
United States
Ussr
Venezuela
Mit East
Elendlydo
America
Ug Alhcungimers
USA
Ile
Franklin
Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Soviet Russia
Congress
Roosevalt
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
McGovern and the national mood in 1972
Scotty Reston notes McGovern could win as the nation grows disillusioned with Vietnam and the economy. The piece contrasts McGovern’s leftward stance with middle voters, warns of Nixon’s peril, and suggests a shift toward second class world status as a possible outcome if McGovern dominates the race.
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Indochina
United States
Soviet Union
America
Hb. Hunt
Muggeridge
Muskie's fall from grace marks primary season pivot
In a Washington Post tone, the piece reflects on Ed Muskie's faltering presidential bid, noting how early momentum faded after his New Hampshire stumble and the ensuing media scrutiny. It contrasts Muskie with rivals and discusses campaign fragility, media, and political strategy in the 1972 primaries.
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Post-Mortene
Muskie
Rurely
APS
Lee Byrd
Ed Muskie
Senate
House
Governor's Mansion
White House
Ny Hughes
Macris
Linday
McCloskey
Hartke
Jose
Son
Mhskie
Nui
Humphrey
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Vorert & Jackson
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George Romney
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Sexond
Israel
Thien
Buckley
Paul Harvey News
Pennsylvania
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