Rockefeller denial foreshadowed 1968 presidential bid
James Desmond of the New York Daily News captured Nelson A. Rockefeller’s blunt TV denial of a third term while governor. The piece suggested he would not seek the presidency, a forecast proven only after the 1968 race failed to secure his bid.
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James Desmond
New York Daily News
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Minneapolis
Albany
White House
Desmond
Agin
History highlights for December 5 in notable years
On this date in 1933 Utah ratified the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition. In 1992 Columbus reached Santo Domingo. Other items include Martin Van Buren’s birth in 1782 and Polk’s California gold discovery in 1848. Major contemporaneous notes cover 1934 executions in Russia and 1955 Montgomery bus boycott beginnings. Birthdays include Strom Thurmond. Thought by Felix Frankfurter is cited.
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Columbus
Santo Domingo
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
James Polk
California
Russia
Spanish Socialist Workers Party
Spain
West Germany
Willy Brandt
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Stanley Resor
U.S. Supreme Court
Felix Frankfurter
When to Quit Politics in a Fractured Two-Party System
A columnist examines Henry Howell's vow to quit Virginia statewide races and the broader pattern of defeated candidates persisting in national bids. It contrasts leaders who retire with dignity with those who keep seeking the brass ring, citing Reagan Connally Brown Carter and Ford as examples. The piece argues for a stronger party structure to channel experience without perpetual campaigns.
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Washington Post
Henry E. Howell
Virginia
Howell
Desmonds
Ronald Reagan
John Connally
Jerry Brown
Sacramento
Jimmy Carter
Plains
Ohio
Hawaii
Carter
Peanut Warehouse
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Barry Goldwater
Jerry Ford
Jim Desmond
Will Rogers comments on Anti-Trust law scope and targets
Will Rogers notes that a past Anti-Trust law focused on oil and steel trusts. He argues that laws aimed at curb big businesses should reflect confidence in the broader economy and questions whether such firms inspire trust.
Ohio crime victims fund shows $460000 paid in first year
Ohio’s victim compensation program reports $460000 in payments from about 1200 claims in its first 11 months while the fund holds $3.88 million. Officials warn the balance does not indicate overfunding, noting that claims began after delays and many cases remain under review. The program extends eligibility for late applicants and reactivates some previously denied cases as laws change. They expect up to $2 million more if 40 death cases qualify for maximum payments.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio Court of Claims
Charles E. Crowley
Attorney General's Office
Crowley
Akron
Donald Pinto
Crrowley
Treasury
Readers urged to sign letters with contact info
Citizens are invited to submit brief letters to the Messenger on general topics. Please include signature, full address, and a telephone number. The paper may shorten letters for space and readability while preserving key viewpoints.
Bush leaguers in Africa no place for Carter officials
A columnist denounces American officials in Rhodesia coverage as bush league and urges cautious diplomacy. He mocks Carter Mondale Young and Vance, argues Rhodesian talks must balance white capital with multi racial reform, and warns against novice meddling.
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Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Fritz Mondale
Andrew Young
Dick Clark
Iowa
Mr. Mondale
Flaplaw
Alabama
Smith
Sithole
Muzorewa
Rhodesia
Africa
Mr. Carter
Carter Seeks Privacy At Camp David Weekend
President Carter treats Camp David as a private weekend retreat with strict limits on guest lists. News leaks cause friction as aides resist disclosures while State Department officials discuss Latin American talks ahead of a Cairo summit.
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Carter
Camp David
White House
Cyrus Vance
Jody Powell
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Frank Moore
Powell
Middle East
Cairo
State Department
U.S
The Messenger Staff Credits
The Messenger lists its historical staff with roles in publishing management and newsroom. Key figures include publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, general manager Richard R. Paynter, editor Karl W. Runser, and editors Roy Cross and Herb Amey with supporting departments in circulation and advertising.
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