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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
4
President Nixon presents a nonpartisan image in a State of the Union style address and a 36 page report while aides and rivals debate the rhetoric and political implications. observers note the plan to stress restraint and policy over partisan fighting.
The article details Hubert Humphrey's plan for a third bid after Philadelphia you announced, with eight primaries on the schedule Florida Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio Nebraska Maryland New Jersey and California. He weighs entering West Virginia and New York and could appear on ballots in Massachusetts North Carolina New Mexico Tennessee and Oregon. He plans broad national campaigning, targeting rank and file voters and delegates in 28 states, seeking to outpace Muskie who leads in the race. It notes earlier Berlin Wall fatalities in 1971 and the wall’s ten-year mark last August 13.
The prevailing NH mood reveals cautious voters who withhold judgments on candidates. Economy, war, and environment dominate concerns with 40 percent citing the economy as chief worry. War remains prominent, especially among students and workers, while pollution and coastal contamination spark regional anxieties.
The piece argues that public trust in government and institutions is eroded. Voters distrust presidents and leaders across parties, with skepticism extending to media, colleges, banks, unions, and the military. It questions whether any current candidate can restore belief or grow into office.
The reader objects to headlines claiming the Vietnam War is ending noting troop withdrawals to about 70 000 by May 1 do not end the war. The letter argues Vietnamization bombing continues dictating terms and opposes U S meddling in Saigon politics.
The page invites general public opinions as letters to the editor and welcomes submissions. Letters preferred if one page or less. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and pricing details for weekdays and Sundays, including per-copy prices and mail options. It notes circulation terms, carrier and tube route delivery, and U S post entry with the Athens address for subscriptions and business correspondence.
William Buckley analyzes John Lindsay’s 1960s GOP drift and hints at a possible Democratic jump. He cites Lasny’s voting liberalization, GOP discontent, and a strategic path via primary battles, with insiders like Richard Aurelio mapping the move. The piece weighs political risk and the allure of power.
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