Thanksgiving 1868 Editorial on national holiday and unity
The piece traces Thanksgiving origins from 1863 credits to Sarah J. Hale and Lincoln, notes wartime hardship in Vietnam era and American resilience. It urges readers to recognize freedoms and flaws, urging reevaluation and unity while celebrating America’s harvest blessings.
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Sarah J. Hale
Boston
Ladies Magazine of
Godey
Lady's Book
Philadelphia
America
Nixon era political realignments and Southern strategy
Analysis of Nixon era gains and the conservative coalition’s impact on Senate and House control. The piece discusses Agnew Wallace dynamics, the Southern strategy, and expected Cabinet directions emphasizing moderates in defense and foreign policy with caution toward fiscal conservatives.
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House
Senate
Richard Nixon
White House
Nixon
Agnew
John Mitchell
Wallace
Sen
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Nelson Rockefeller
William Scranton
Douglas Dillon
Forcase
Curtis LeMay
Eisenhower
Treasury
George Humphrey
Gates bets big and wins in duck hunt shell wager
The Port Arthur industrialist John W. Gates who loved gambling proposed a $25,000 bet among five friends over the number of shot in a 12 gauge shell. Gates counted the shot, emptied the shell, and correctly guessed the amount winning the pot as ducks were returned.
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John W
Gates
Port Arthur
Will contest trials linger amid Texas clerks and rain prayers
Attorney Joe H. Cleveland of Bowie asks the district clerk about a will contest trial progress amid two hung jury results. In Wise County farmers gather at Sand Flats Church to pray for rain, recalling a skeptical remark about the wind’s direction.
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Nixon
Miami Beach
Joe H. Cleveland
Bowie
Sand Flats ‘Church
Wise County
Cleveland
Editorial Attacks Mark Final Campaign Days
A New York Times charge against Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew and a Chicago Tribune attack on Vice President Hubert Humphrey highlight last minute campaign tactics. The piece questions timing, accuracy, and the impact on voters as Nixon era debating continues amidst espionage and immigration shifts.
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Spiro Agnew
George Wallace
Agnew
John Lindsay
New York
Nixon
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
The
New York Times
Maryland
Times
Chicago Tribune
Hubert Humphrey
Tribune
Thanksgiving reflections echo Pilgrims and Liberty
A 1968 Thanksgiving message recalls the 1620 Pilgrims arrival and Bradford 1621 feast. It cites Psalms and Lincoln on liberty and duty, urging citizens to reflect on freedom and faith while honoring fallen soldiers and praying for a lasting republic.
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New England
New World
Bradford
The Press Versus TV and Radio In News Coverage
The guest editorial argues newspapers offer advantages over TV and radio. Readers can choose what to read, avoid constant ads, and keep a permanent record. It notes newspapers provide balanced analysis and in-depth coverage not found in broadcast news.
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Priest
Laff a Day: "see you again in a month" joke
A lighthearted quip about reuniting in a month while noting a ten pound weight difference. The line keeps a playful tone typical of humor features.
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