Remembered Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam trap
A reflective tribute tracing Lyndon Johnson’s rise as a master legislator and his fall into Vietnam crisis. The piece contrasts Johnson’s domestic achievements with foreign policy limits, and weighs how his era exposed the clash between style and substance in American politics.
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Smugness endangers Nixon campaign says Buckley
Washington column argues Nixon's lead breeds complacency and smugness. It notes overconfidence warnings in Miami Beach and a complacent mood among voters, citing Nixon's lackluster acceptance speech and the need for renewed effort before election day.
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Hams Correct Parade Coordination Credits In The Messenger
A letter corrects Monday's story about the Parade of the Hills, stating amateur radio operators in the Red Cross Disaster Committee and Athens County Civil Defense coordinated the event with two meter equipment. acknowledgments list Ed Williams W8APE and other local hams for their public service.
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Nixon Emmy Bid Sparks Mock Production Critique
The Messenger columnist mocks Richard Nixon as Best Producer of the Year for the 1972 Republican convention. He argues the event used staged youth demonstrations and slick TV tactics to sway viewers while invoking memories of Kent State and Vietnam.
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Readers weigh in on daily issues in letters column
The page invites public opinion with letters to the editor and explains selection criteria. Preference is for pieces of one page or less, and editors may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
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Quotas in Hiring End, Nixon Order Promotes Merit Rule
Vice President Agnew and President Nixon announced that racial and proportional quotas in federal hiring are ended. The White House says selection will be merit based, enlarging opportunities for all backgrounds while avoiding group based discrimination and preserving individual rights.
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