A Conservative View James Kilpatrick on the Miami Convention
Washington notes a Democratic convention in Miami that may fracture the party. Kilpatrick argues old politics of compromise faces a clash with McGovern reform, predicting heavy participation by first-time delegates and a struggle to balance old and new factions during the Obama era style upheaval.
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Denis
Miami
Time Magazine
Edmund Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
Humphrey
McGovern
Chancery
Democratic Party
Washington
Goldwater
Athens Messenger masthead history and staff list
The Athens Messenger masthead lists the publication details from 1825 onward and names publishers, editors, and staff including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and G Ken Fred W. Weber as circulation and advertising directors with Charles W. Reamer as publisher and Richard R. Paynter as managing editor.
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Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Nor Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Mayhem in New York reshapes Congress in 1972 primaries
Veteran lawmakers retire or fall in New York contests as Emanuel Celler loses to Elizabeth Holtzman while Wright Patman becomes dean of the House and Michael Feighan takes judiciary post. Bella Abzug and John Rooney suffer defeats as district realignments test party majorities.
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New York
Emanuel Celler
House
Judiciary Committee
Elizabeth Holtzman
Celler
Rep
Wright Patman
Texas
Banking and Currency Committee
Michael A. Feighan
Ohio
Subcommittee On
Naturalization and Immigration
Bella Abzug
William Fitz Ryan
John J. Rooney
Alland K. Lowenstein
Rooney
Appropriations
State
Justice
Commerce
Baseball Faces Possible Confrontation After 1972 Season
The Supreme Court rulings affirm baseball immunity from antitrust laws inviting Congress to decide. After two prior delays, legislation may not arrive in time for a clash between players and owners following the 1972 season. Kuhn Miller and others seek bargaining to address reserve clause and basic agreement terms, with pension and insurance amid a looming Federal Sports commission proposal and July congressional hearings.
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Congress
Federal Sports Commission
Senate
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McGovern Delegates Learn To Act Like Professionals
McGovern delegates quickly adopt backroom discipline at the Democratic National Convention. In two days they shift from reformer zeal to pragmatic power, showing the primaries’ grip on nomination while shaping the party’s long term direction.
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George McGovern
Nixon
Convention Pressure Tests McGovern Over Party Future
Brickman notes that McGovern faced by party custodians as delegates draft a platform and settle credentials. The convention, not primaries, decides if McGovern leads the party into its next phase or becomes a footnote. He warns followers to grasp the distinction and adopt disciplined work habits.
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McGovern
The Messenger Publishing Co. Publication Details
Daily paper published except Saturdays with Associated Press content. Rates: daily and Sunday copies priced per week and by mail for Ohio West Virginia and other U. S. possessions. Entered second class matter in Athens Ohio with postal address 43 W Union St.
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Letters Patriotic Editor Warns Against Eroding Liberty
A reader argues 1972 citizens must defend constitutional government against insidious evils that threaten rights. The letter cites Khrushchev Hitler Mussolini and warns the dictator voice can appear in any language. It urges vigilance and continued lawful political participation to preserve freedom.
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Thomas Burke
Nikita Khrushchev
Adolph Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Mount St Mary Hospital Drops Maternity Ward In June
An Athens County misfortune notes Mount St Mary Hospital will close its maternity ward at month end. The piece questions Franciscan elders and Catholic stance on babies and calls for reconsideration despite Vatican II. The author recalls Elsie Druggan's $10,000 gift for newborns and urges reversal.
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End of price controls triggers living costs surge
The Messenger notes 25 years ago on the first anniversary of price controls ending, food and clothing prices reached record peaks as living costs rose. Police in Pomeroy and Meigs County joined in traffic safety checks to curb a spike in highway accidents since gasoline rationing ended.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Peace in Vietnam Largely Depends on Nixon Administration
Washington insight discusses Nixon efforts with Russia and China to push peace in Vietnam. It notes Moscow Beijing and Hanoi weighing the May 8 offer for an internationally supervised cease fire and POW release, while Pham Van Dong’s illness and leadership changes blur Hanoi’s stance and Washington’s exit terms.
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Joseph Kraft
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China
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Pham van Dong
Henry Kissinger
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Xuan Thuy
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le Duc Tho
Bulgaria
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Pham Trong Tue
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