McGovern Competes On Organization To Secure Nomination
A political column argues James Kilpatrick reviews George McGovern as he edges toward the Democratic nomination. It credits meticulous organization, early planning, and a broad appeal to youth and antiwar sentiment, while noting vulnerability in the South and the potential for a “Stop McGovern” backlash.
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George McGovern
George
New Hampshire
Sam
Los Angeles
South Dakota
New York
McGovern
Frank
Chicago
South
Miami
Athens Messenger Publisher History Update
The Athens Messenger history notes the paper founded in 1825 with publishers including Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush. G. Kenner Fred W. Weber served as circulation and advertising leadership, reflecting long running editorial stewardship.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner
Fred W. Weber
MW. McDargh
New Politics in Carolina Upsets Senate Race
In North Carolina the 43 year old Rep Nick Galifianakis defeats Senate rules chair B Everett Jordan in a run off. The upset reflects youth and anti establishment sentiment aiding Galifianakis who won by 60 000 votes as 600 000 voters participated. Jesse Helms is the Republican Senate nominee.
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Rules and Administration Committee
Senate
B. Everett Jordan
North Carolina
House
Jordan
Nick Galifianakis
Jordan Forces
Galifianakis
4.5 Million Student Voters Could Shape Fall Election
Laws and opinions from state attorneys general clear the path for college students to vote on campus this fall. With registration skewed toward Democrats, the Student Vote group and others expect students to vote Democratic, especially if George McGovern is the nominee. A Supreme Court ruling loosens residency rules for campus voting. The youth vote, including nonstudents, remains influential but not guaranteed to decide the outcome.
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Vietnam
John Kennedy
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Johnson
Nixon
George McGovern
Common Cause
People’s Lobby
Student Vote
Lawrence C. Gottlieb
Supreme Court
Supreme Court splits as doubts linger on Nixon era shift
The court Hears two diverging paths as it expands defense rights while broadening police powers. Douglas argues Sixth Amendment guarantees a lawyer for any trial with possible liberty deprivation, affecting 18 000 new lawyers but many misdemeanors may escape counsel. In a separate ruling a 6 3 majority allows warrantless street searches based on tips, signaling tougher crime control.
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Washington
Nixon
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
William O. Douglas
Earl Warren
Douglas
Warren
Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
Gideon
Nixon judges shape limits on police and juries in key rulings
The article outlines a series of 1970s Supreme Court decisions where four Nixon appointees aligned with Justices Stewart and White to expand police authority and modify juror unanimity and witness immunity. Justice Brennan and Douglas dissented in several cases.
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Douglas
William J. Brennan Jr
Nixon
Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
Stewart
White
Rehniquist
Buckley Letter Provokes Outcry Over Vietnam War Pride
Clifford T. McCarthy of Athens criticizes William F Buckley for praising Nixon's Vietnam policies. He compares Buckley's stance to Nazi and Soviet actions and argues destruction of North Vietnam shows moral failure. He urges rejection of such pride and calls for accountability.
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the Messenger
William F. Buckley
Buckley
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
United States of America
North Vietnam
Ohio
Hungary
William Buckley
Clifford T. McCarthy
Morris Ave
Athens
Capital Airlines crash cited 25 years ago with 50 dead
The Messenger recalls a Capital Airlines crash near the West Virginia line that killed 50 people aboard and crew. Ohio University summer session expected a record enrollment of about 1,900, announced by Director Rush Elliot.
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Capital Airlines
West Virginia Line
Ohio University
Rush Elliot
Driving Privilege Bill Faces Ohio Governor Increases Penalties
Readers condemn a bill before Governor Gilligan that would suspend licenses for 24 points in ten years. They argue law makes driving a privilege and criticize breathalyzer penalties as harassment by officials. Voters urge a voice against lawmakers and the system.
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the Messenger
Gilligan
Ohio
The Messenger Publishing Co. subscription rates and contact
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with weekend and carrier delivery options. Rates shown include daily Sunday prices, weekly, monthly and yearly mail subscriptions for Ohio West Virginia and U S possessions, with post office entry as second class matter.
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Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Nixon backs military spending to secure right wing support
Washington insight outlines Melvin Laird press push to boost 1973 defense budget by 3 to 5 billion to cover Vietnam costs and fund submarines, bombers, and missiles. It argues Nixon seeks military chief backing for the Moscow arms control accord and right wing backing for reelection, citing political calculations and past defeats.
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Simpletons
Russia
Melvin Laird
White House
Laird
House
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Congress
Johnson
Joint Chiefs
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Mr. Nixon
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California
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