Wisconsin primary unlikely to crown winner among many candidates
In Milwaukee a dozen Democratic hopefuls compete on April 4 with Muskie and Humphrey facing challenge from McGovern and Lindsay. Wisconsin insiders note strong labor tensions and rising youth voting while predicting a close race with possibly no majority winner.
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U.S
Patrick Lucey
Gaylord Nelson
United Auto Workers Union
Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Wisconsin
Kennedy
McGovern
Lindsay
State St
Madison
State Capitol
University
New Hampshire
Iowa
Arizona
Hallucinogen Use Continues To Spread On Campuses
A Gallup survey shows rising drug use among college students with 18 percent having tried hallucinogens such as LSD. Marijuana leads with 51 percent, while amphetamines 22 percent and barbiturates 15 percent. heroin remains under two percent.
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Princeton
N.J
Gallup
U. S
U.S
Athens Newspaper Masthead from February 10 1972
The specimen lists The Messenger Publishing Company contact details and staff roles for Athens Ohio including publishers Frederick Bush Gordon Bush and G Ke Fred W Weber. It identifies circulation advertising and editorial leadership and marks the Athens Ohio issue date February 10 1972.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Ke
Fred W. Weber
M.W. McDargh
Bloodless Ultrasonic Scalpel Patented by Systems Inc
inventor Lewis Balamuth, director of research at Systems Inc on Long Island, holds over 100 patents including a dentist tool. The firm plans medical tests and commercial production of a high frequency ultrasonic scalpel that cauterizes as it cuts, promising bloodless surgery and fewer bleeding complications in delicate operations.
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Lewis Balamuth
Systems, Inc
Farmington, L. I
Panthers hunt yields no cats in Missouri chase
A 25 year old report notes that more than 400 men failed to find a panther in Northwestern Missouri though livestock blamed on panthers continued. Glouster mayor warns snowcut food for birds and asks homeowners to place feed where birds can reach it. 50 years ago border tensions in Ulster prompt 7000 British soldiers to be concentrated at the Irish frontier. Thirst for foreign brew drives prune mule distillation and brewer’s arrest by Inspector Mariner.
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Missouri
Glouster
Thomas Williams
Ulster
Mariner
FDA saccharin limits sparking no major dietary changes
The FDA set a gram per day saccharin limit not expected to alter common eating habits. A person could drink at most seven 12 ounce diet sodas or sweeten desserts and coffee with more than 60 saccharin tablets, though most consume far less.
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Food and Drug Administration
Chisholm Announces Bid for Democratic Presidential Nomination
Shirley Chisholm of New York formally declares candidacy arguing that a qualified black woman can be nominated and elected. She says her sex and race are both an advantage and a handicap in the evolving electorate.
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Shirley Chisholm
New York
Middle East oil concessions shift as states seek control
By 2000 many oil concessions expire and Middle East nations plan to gain control by buying stakes in foreign companies. Governments move to acquire partial ownership now to secure future energy influence and strategic leverage.
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Middle East
Candidate Weatherall Seeks Edge With Family Backing
HAL BOYLE reports a humorous look at Phineas Techumseh Weatherall's presidential bid. A string of letters from his mother and quirky strategies show the candidate lacking a public record, while supporters push billboards, fund-raising, and a fight against a made up dread disease.
Religious sects profiting from war attack hypocrisy
A letter to The Messenger accuses America’s largest religious sects of profiteering from the Vietnam War while praying for peace. The writer condemns double mindedness and argues that many shun religion or stay in traditional belief systems as a lesser evil, criticizing Christian judgments of Judas as self condemnation.
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the Messenger
America
Judas
Christ
Readers letters welcome on issues of public interest
The page seeks readers letters on current topics and invites opinions. Preference is given to letters of one page or less. The editor reserves the right to edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Tension Over Northern Ireland Situation Growing In London
Buckley notes rising UK Iran? No, Northern Ireland crisis strains London politics. He argues Britain must defend North Ireland as part of the United Kingdom, fears plebiscite, and criticizes proportional representation. Internment sparks Catholic protests. IRA violence and UK efforts mirror colonial conflicts. US role should be neutral.
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Northern Ireland
London
North Ireland
Great Britain
Wales
Scotland
England
Britain
United States
Hawaii
Republic
Heath
IRA
Jewish Defense League
KKK
Londonderry
Kent
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Vessenger
Chisholm
Hal Boyle
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