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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
3
The piece argues George Wallace’s electoral strength in Michigan and Maryland isn’t solely racist or populist. It attributes rising support to perceived federal government failures and bureaucracy, urging careful analysis of voter concerns beyond bigotry while warning against ignoring public demands.
Governor George Wallace remains a national sympathy figure in hospital bed, a fighter who could gain leverage at the Democratic National Convention. His Michigan and Maryland wins, driven by addressing busing and crime, challenge liberal complacency and signal a volatile path for the party as Miami Beach looms. He may secure about 50 pledged delegates, enough to disrupt but not decide the nomination, while his organizational deficit limits deeper impact.
Holmes Alexander critiques television's role in society, arguing the medium fuels distortion and propaganda. He cites Bruce Herschensohn and USIA ties, laments selective news, and warns that TV risks replacing books and deep thought with sensationalism and biased messaging. The piece surveys conservative critiques and calls for independent yardsticks to judge networks and government influence.
A Washington look at Richard Wilson Connally as a potential summer replacement for Spiro Agnew. The piece weighs political risk for Nixon if Connally joins the ticket, notes Gallup polling in the South, and compares Connally’s prospects to Agnew and Reagan while highlighting party dynamics and succession concerns.
Paul Harvey surveys the rise of self service fueling noting coin operated pumps expand to 12,000 stations, with 40 states allowing it by 1964. He cites industry leaders predicting widespread adoption, price wars, and a $10,000 setup for automated stations, arguing evolution in gasoline marketing accelerates change.
In a sharp analysis, the column argues Nixon cannot win New York and its 43 electoral votes without appealing to the Jewish community. It weighs Jewish population centers, past voting patterns, and Nixon's policy stance toward Israel and the Arab world, noting Gallup insights on election dynamics and the likely impact on the 1972 campaign.
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