President Nixon and the Press critical critique by James Keogh
James Keogh's new book scheduled this weekend argues the press biased against Nixon. The former Time editor and White House aide to Nixon decries perceived persistent mistreatment across Vietnam coverage and even a cited Rumsfeld incident.
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The Messenger Publishing Company Athens Ohio 1972 Staff
The snippet lists The Messenger Publishing Company in Athens Ohio with staff roles including Frederick W. Bush publisher, Gordon K. Bush and G Kenner Bush as later publishers, Fred W. Weber circulation director, Charles W. Reamer managing editor, M. W. McDargh advertising director, and Richard R. Paynter assistant to the publisher. Dated Friday April 14 1972.
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McGovern Dominates Wisconsin Democratic Primary Vote
McGovern led in Wisconsin by strong organization and staff work aided by campus youth votes. Muskie finished poorly, Humphrey and Wallace tied, with Jackson close behind. The piece notes a lack of a united Democratic candidate and reflects on press influence and political dynamics.
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McGovern Emerges Stronger as Wallace Draws Crossover Support
The analysis notes Sen. George S McGovern’s standout articulation of Democratic issues and broad appeal across diverse groups in Wisconsin. It argues Wallace’s crossover appeal and Lindsay’s weakness impact party strategy, with potential gains for McGovern in Massachusetts and New York and Wallace eroding Humphrey’s lead in Pennsylvania.
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Democrats face split targets as convention nears
The Humphrey and Muskie camps focus on the national convention delegate counts while Democrats debate whether either candidate can unite the party against Nixon. Nixon’s backers relish the division, arguing he remains vulnerable on issues that McGovern and Wallace highlighted.
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Political musings on Nixon McGovern Wallace and voter loyalties
The piece argues Nixon is defined by his record and economy surrounding big business. It questions McGovern Wallace crossovers from a Democratic primary view and notes voters seek real change beyond Nixon's shifting self.
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Press critique on reporters duty amid Laos Vietnam conflict
Keogh argues top reporters have drifted from informing the public and away from explaining events. He condemns liberal bias and describes an outright communist invasion in Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam as conventional warfare, urging the press to clearly identify enemies and actions.
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Cactus in the Snow reviewed as tasteless and exploitative
A reader columnist derides Cactus in the Snow as maudlin and vulgar, noting its poor dialogue and sensational Vietnam footage. The critique cites a scene with graphic war imagery and argues the film panders to youth with nothing but dreary sentiment.
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Supreme Court asked to rule on immunity over student privacy and school report
The Urban Law Institute seeks a ruling on whether House committees or staff can be sued for publishing a report naming students linked to profanity vandalism theft or sexual incidents in Washington public schools. The dispute centers on the speech or debate clause and immunity for lawmakers and aides. Judges Miller and Miller affirm the appellate decision while Judge Wright dissents criticizing the majority for callousness toward children.
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Thank You Note From Bryon Calvert Family
The Calvert family of Guysville thanks Athens County Sheriff Deputy John Coen and two Athens city officers for escorting them to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital on April 10. They also thank the ER doctor on call for prompt care for their son.
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U S Mount Olympus Byrd Leads Antarctica Return
The Messenger recalls 25 years since Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd led the expedition ship Mount Olympus back to the United States and sparked talk of a formal Antarctic claim. Also notes Ohio auto license fees totaling 11.4 million distributed to counties including Athens 48,904.56 for road work. Fifty years ago the Weather Bureau planned a Great Lakes radio weather service from Chicago to Montana and Athens County women planned fireless cooker projects for farm bureau work.
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Washington insight on Kraft and Nixon diplomacy
Washington discusses how Moscow Peking and Hanoi interactions shape Nixon's Moscow summit. It outlines Kremlinologist views of Soviet support for Hanoi, possible detente strategies, and the danger of a hard or soft line for U S policy and reelection prospects.
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