Nader criticized as arrogant in congressional critique
In a letter page tone, readers discuss Ralph Nader and his assault on Congress. The writer compares him to Aristides and Engine Charlie Wilson, arguing his book Who Runs Congress? overstates public authority and questions motives. The piece notes letters must include full name and address for publication.
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Washington
Plutarch
Aristides the Just
Athens
Aristides
the Just
Ralph Nader
Congress
Charlie Wilson
General Motors
U.S.A
A Conservative View on Ralph Nader and His Book
James Kilpatrick critiques a Ralph Nader book, arguing it caricatures opponents and assumes moral superiority. He notes the rush in production, questionable history, and overbroad villains while acknowledging Nader’s right to lobby yet denying divinity to his cause or Congress.
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James Kilpatrick
Ralph Nader
Nader
Mark J. Green
James M. Fallows
David R. Zwick
Congress
John McClellan
Arkansas
House Appropriations Committee
Democrats Fail to Unite Behind McGovern and Policy
The piece argues the 1972 Democratic platform misjudged public mood and that McGovern bears blame for campaign indecisiveness. It notes Democratic leadership has not advanced a positive, unified policy stance and calls for a serious party-wide policy conference to define what Democrats stand for.
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L. A
Washington Post
Nixon
McGovern
Democratic Party
Congress
Vietnam
Hubert Humphrey
Ed Muskie
Eisenhower
Johnson-Rayburn
Indochina
Democratic Congress
George McGovern
Joseph Califano Jr
Democratic Policy Council
Humphrey
Stevenson
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Advisory Council
John Kennedy
Council
Letters Get Together
Athens Ohio University and village clash as students and townspeople differ. A plan of joint events, publicity, and University Day style roles aims to unite both communities with folk dances and shared activities. Susan Fowler.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio University
the Post
Athens High
Susan Fowler
Elliot St. Athens
Auctional Horror in Meigs County Pony Death
Witness recounts a western Meigs County sale on Sept. 23 where a man restrained ponies with tight rope halters and refuse to loosen air was cut off. A pony died after repeated attempts to breathe and a girl begged mercy. Sheriff unavailable. Questioning Ohio animal protection laws.
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the Messenger
Meigs County
Ohio
Athens Newsat Wheatley on October 11 1972
The notice lists Fred W. Weber as Circulation Director and M. W. McDargh as Advertising Director for Athens Ohio 45701. Dated Wednesday October 11 1972.
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Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Athens
Ohio
Fourth Great Power Emerges as Japan-China Ties Shift
Analysis argues Japan may become a fourth great world power economically and politically as it forges closer ties with China. It notes Japan’s strong regional role, potential aid from Moscow, and strategic leverage over Siberian resources while warning of shifting balance with the United States and the Soviet bloc. Taiwan is mentioned as a potential Soviet base.
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China
Japan
Asia
Russia
Soviet Union
Kakuei Tanaka
Moscow
Tanaka
Siberia
United States
Europe
Taiwan
Kissinger’s Vietnam Road Show Likely To Run Through Election
Washington insight argues Nixon may delay a final settlement until after the election. It notes North Vietnam seeks a neutral Saigon regime and a long cease fire, with Moscow backing. Haig’s Saigon visit signals pressure on Thieu, while timing favors post election deal.
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Kissinger
Vietnam
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Alexander Haig
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Thieu
Pham van Dong
Hanoi
Nhan Dan
Paris
le Duc Tho
Dr. Kissinger
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
White House
Camp David
Gen. Haig
Ellsworth Bunker
Haig
McGovern
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Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Associated Press
D&s
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
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Joseph Kraft
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