Rockefeller Steps Aside as Ford Shifts Team Dynamics
The voluntary withdrawal of Vice President Nelson A Rockefeller from Ford’s ticket and Ford’s fresh advisor lineup reduce potential liabilities. The move weakens Reagan’s primary bid by removing a key alternative to Ford, signaling a strengthened campaign strategy and freer choice for Ford in selecting a running mate.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Gerald R. Ford
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Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Ford reshuffles staff as Rockefeller influence wanes
The piece notes Ford shifting toward a more conservative stance with Rockefeller sidelined and Kissinger losing NSC chair duties. New advisers inherit limited time to shape primaries, reducing intra administration friction while boosting Ford campaign effectiveness.
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Ford
Reagan
Henry Kissinger
National Security Council
Nixon Forecasts Kennedy to Win 1976 Race
The piece notes President Nixon privately predicts that Gerald Ford will lose the 1976 election and that Senator Edward M. Kennedy is the likeliest winner. It cites Nixon sharing views with friends including Donald Kendall and discusses Beame Sadat meeting pressures and Israeli Egyptian ties.
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Donald Kendall
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Crossing the Roads in a New Political Era
An analysis argues the nation is in unfamiliar territory as an unelected president governs with a Kissinger driven foreign policy. Congress leaks and probes. energy and inflation demand hard choices, but both parties retreat from decisive action. The crossroads metaphor misleads. temporary adjustments are urged until next year’s election.
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The Dam as Statesmanship Posture in 1930 Politics
In this 1930 commentary, the author mocks politicians who seek Federal projects to secure votes, noting replacements after elections for bringing home post offices roads dams and other federal aid, while criticizing the idea that siphoning National Treasury funds equates to statesmanship. The piece lampoons the politics of pork projects and political gain.
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Federal Post Office
National Treasury
Letters to the Messenger Comment on NYC spending and public subsidies
A reader contrasts New York City pay and welfare with taxes noting the federal deficits and Lockheed and Penn Central subsidies. The piece disputes NYC subsidies by states and supports Ford on the issue. Then thanks extend to Athens Fire Department supporters for the Halloween party with 700 guests and local helpers.
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the Messenger
New York City
Lockheed Corp
Lockheed
Penn Central
NYC
Athens Fire Department
Donald Barrett
Phil Goldsberry
Athens Police Department
City Garage
Woub and
Wath Radio
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Messenger
Earl E. Nichols
Church of God
Columbus Rd
Athens
Fire Truck Riders Identified in Athens
Fire truck riders are identified as dalmatians rather than mayors. Mary S. Smith of Route 5 Athens is noted in the caption or accompanying line.
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the Messenger
Mary S. Smith
Athens
Plains Elementary PTA Thanks Community for Safe Halloween
The Plains Elementary PTA expresses gratitude to local businesses and individuals for supporting a safe Halloween in The Plains. Special thanks to the fire department for use of their building and to the post office for hosting donations.
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the Messenger
the Plains Elementary Pta
Plains Area
Fire Department
Post Office
Editorial letters on church and state ethics and UNICEF
A reader argues the Oct 31 piece is late to the modern clash between civil law and Christian gospel. He urges churches avoid political activity, promote Jesus gospel, and keep church free from world power politics, stressing neighborly faith and nonsectarian truth.
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the Messenger
Unicef
United Nations
Jesus Christ
Jesus
October Letters Show Strong Election Interest in The Messenger
The Messenger printed 50 letters in October with election focus and endorsements or condemnations of candidates and issues. The Letters column filled almost five editorial pages last Sunday with 11 election oriented letters.
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Messenger
GNP May Slacken In Fourth Quarter
New York AP reports economists expect GNP growth to ease in the fourth quarter of 1975 after an 11.2 percent annual rise in Q3. Consumers remained cautious, with mixed retail sales and inventories rising, while industry shows little capital expenditure outlook.
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New York
Wall Street
Oil and devolution drive Scottish politics and pride
Scots push for home rule with an oil rich future, banners proclaim Its Oil. The devolution wave reshapes UK politics as Labour and the Conservatives pledge assemblies for Scotland and Wales, while observers warn of possible federal breakup or renewed independence movements.
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Wales
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U.K
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