McGovern labeled McHumbug in critique of farm policy stance
A conservative columnist assails George McGovern for demagoguery on farming. It argues he would have leveled with voters about farm trends from 1910 to 1972, facts on farm numbers and size, and costs, while accusing him of siding with unions and opposing Nixon. The piece mocks his Midwestern tour and calls him McHumbug.
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The Athens Messenger Masthead History Note
The Athens Messenger publishing history lists the founders and long time publishers including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and G Kenner Bush with Wheathered company roles Fred W Weber circulation director and M W McDargh advertising director across 19th and 20th century Ohio.
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McGovern Launches Belated Campaign Blitz with Kennedy
In September 1972 Athens report McGovern mounts a delayed statewide push. Kennedy joins tours in Minneapolis Chicago Detroit and Cleveland to energize supporters. Humphrey and Muskie join for party unity as Nixon attacks McGovern as left wing. The plan targets undecided voters in New York and overall momentum remains uncertain.
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No Condemnation Of Black Racism In Africa Says Dennis Duggan
In a critical column Dennis Duggan questions liberal silence over racism in Africa, contrasting Uganda’s Asian expulsion and Uganda’s oppression with global reaction to white racism in South Africa. He cites Tanzanias Nyerere, one party systems in Ivory Coast and Ghana, media censorship, and abuses in Burundi Nigeria and the Central African Republic.
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Aftermath of 1972 flood near Corning Glass Works
A postscript from Hammondsport details the June 1972 flood impacts around Corning Elmira and the Chemung River. It recounts hospital marooning at Corning Hospital and the Corning Glass Center recovery efforts including catalogued losses and swift reopening by August.
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Democrats Unite Behind McGovern Doubling Down in 1972
Washington insight notes the 1964 Goldwater split in the Republican Party contrasts with Democrats rallying around George McGovern. Kennedy helps sell him in key Northeast states while intra party infighting persists in places like Illinois and Philadelphia. Debacle margins of 1964 not repeating for Democrats in 1972.
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