The Calhoun precedent and Agnew speculation
A historical look at John C. Calhoun 1824 bid to be president by offering to run with Adams and Jackson. The plan backfired as Calhoun became vice president, faced friction, and ultimately resigned to join the Senate after Van Buren’s rise. The piece notes Calhoun’s nullification doctrine and the 1832 tie vote incident shaping vice presidency.
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United States
Agnew
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Congressional Caucus
Calhoun
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Irving G. Williams
John W. Taylor
House of Representatives
Adams
Patrick Henry
Onslow
Martin van Buren
Jackson
Peggy Eaton
van Buren
England
Senate
London
Lord Aukland
John Randolph
Nixon
White House
Maryland
House
Garry Wills
Farmers and Inflation Clash With Public in Pine Island Letter
Alice Widener examines how inflation and government spending anger both urban and rural residents. A Minnesota farmer’s wife from Pine Island tells city folk to prioritize food and criticizes lawmakers, while Widener argues inflation stems from budget excess and calls out Congress for high prices.
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New York City
Minnesota
Pine Island
Princeton University
Jacques Rueff
Princeton
Rueff
The Henrys and the people decide U.S. Cold War path
Holmes Alexander argues the nation faces a decisive choice between trust in Kissinger or distrust in the Kremlin, with public opinion and Congress lacking unified will. The piece frames SALT I and II, detente goals, and emigration demands as tests of strength, urging the People to decide. It closes with the Constitution preamble.
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Washington, D.C
United States Administration
Congress
Soviet Union
Henry
Henry Kissinger
Moscow
Henry Jackson
Kremlin
Henrys
Benenes
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Ussr
Kissinger
Senate
Jackson
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Nixon Agnew echoes and political fate in 1970s debate
A reflective column traces Nixon’s early political artistry, Nixon Agnew’s fragile position, and the implications of a possible Agnew resignation. It contrasts Nixon’s defenses of aides with Agnew’s vulnerabilities, considering impeachment, trials, and the resilient vice presidency amid scandal.
To The Point Teachers Organize to Resist Compulsory Unionizing
A column argues against compulsory unionization of public school teachers and other public employees. It cites National Association of Professional Educators opposition to NEA and AFT efforts, warns of government monopoly risk, and critiques Michigan MEA actions including a new agency shop and political spending. The piece condemns union militancy and calls for restraint to protect public services and liberty.
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Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Nape
Denver
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Department of Sanitation
New York City
NEA
AFT
Michigan Education Association
MEA
Michigan
National Association of Professional Educators
Expose on Union Leaders Riches Draws Readership
Paul Harvey reports rising distrust among union members with 60 percent dissatisfied. Expose details multifaceted incomes of leaders including AFL CIO president Meany and others like Bernard Rubin and Irving Horowitz, noting tax free allowances and high dues, suggesting growing resentment and potential revolt.
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Opinion Research, Inc
Labor
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Wall Street Journal
Bernard Rubin
Miami Beach
Rubin
Treasuries
Wiliam Presser
Teamsters Union
Ohio
Jackie
International Production Service
Brooklyn
Irving Horowitz
OS Se
Gen
Fea. Corp
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Melvin R. Laird
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Laird
Shultz
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
Federal Reserve
U. S
Holmes Alexander
United States of America
THE
Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jackson Street
Anderson
Indiana
George ED. Crittenberger
Harriet W. Toner
Robert B. Jackson
Masege
Charles W. Laughlin
Andersen
Indiene
Herald
Associated Press
Wee
Lecal
AP News
William F. Buckley
Esquire
Wills
Andrew Kopkind
Richard Nixon
Eisenhower
Mr. Agnew
Yesteryear
Thomas Eagleton
McGovern
Sherman Adams
John Ehrlichman
Bob Haldeman
Buckley
By Russell Kirk
Kirk
Gen. Fea. Corp
Paul Harvey News
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