Debating the vice presidential pick at Miami Beach
The piece analyzes how much delegates should influence the VP selection. It contrasts McGovern's delegates who backed a vote and Nixon’s expected unilateral choice, arguing for a middle ground where the nominee provides a short list and delegates decide. The author sees potential benefits in a more participatory, yet compatible, ticket process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
Miami Beach
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Jack Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
McGovern
Eagleton
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Bailing Out Boondoggle in Rapid City Ongoing Relief Debate
Mayor Don Barnett objects to separate flood relief bills for Agnes survivors and Eastern Seaboard victims. He warns funds could drift between regions, citing Cedar Rapids in 1969 where $35,000 was withheld due to ineligible project costs. The piece argues selective aid could simplify distribution and avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apid City
Don Barnett
Rapid City
Barnett
Uncle Sam
Black Hills
Seaboard
Washington
Greensboro
N.C
Greenville
Charlestown
S.C
Charleston
West Va
Wake
Cedar Rapids
State of
Iowa
Guttenberg
Buffalo
Feds
Boon
Labor Money Drags Politics into Miasma
Marquis Childs argues labor unions wield corrupting influence in politics, citing Teamsters funds, UMWA jail terms, and Seafarers Union cases. He notes massive corporate gifts, such as ITT contributions, and critiques proposals for nonpartisan campaign financing while predicting the Nixon era’s party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Nixon
Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Teamster
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Law and Order
Ralph Orr
Detroit Free Press
Fitzsimmons
Richard
Department of Labor
Department of Justice
Labor
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Joseph A. Yablonski
Boyle
UMW
Nixon Trend and McGovern Debate in 1972 Campaign
James Reston analyzes the 1972 race noting Nixon’s perceived gains in economy and Vietnam progress, while unemployment and prices remain high. The piece contrasts Republican momentum with Democratic divisions and questions a guaranteed landslide, urging focus on real issues like jobs, meat prices, and peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
U. S
Vietnam
Paris
Cairo
Moscow
Peterson
Clark McGregor
Democratic Party
Mike Mansfield
Senate
McGovern
Black Hills
Dakota
Meany
Daley
Connally
Agnew
Nixon Endorsements Spark Worker Backlash in Forum
A readers’ letter column condemns the Teamsters backing of Richard Nixon as a blow to American workers. It cites wage control failures, rising investment profits, and unemployment, denouncing pro-boss stances and urging focus on nursing homes, public aid, and local welfare reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters Union
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Jimmy Hoffa
Dave Beck
Wall Street
Attorney General Turner Cracks Down On Gambling Network
A reader warns of intensified state actions against gambling in the state. He notes Attorney General Richard Turner detaining church bingo games, carnival side shows, pinball losses at pubs, and other gambling avenues. He compares licenses and gambling chances to fishing licenses and questions the scope of enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Ray
Mr. Turner
Richard Turner
Elliot Ness
Good Care Shows Warm Nursing Home Experience
A speaker defends nursing homes in Iowa, arguing conditions are not firetraps and recounts a 30 day stay at Americana Nursing Center with excellent treatment and proof of quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Americana Nursing Center
Pay Hike On Federal Salaries Planned For Oct 1
Federal pay raises automatic under a 1970 law, guaranteeing increases for all federal employees and congressmen every four years. The last hike occurred January 1, with the next due October 1 unless vetoed or changed by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Gedur Rapids Gazette
Marquis Childs
Union
Paul Hall
Seafarers Union
International Telephone and Telegraph
San Diego
Justice Department
George Meany
House
United Feature Syndicate
Tenner Rar
By James Reston
Karen Kun
Iona
O.B
St. Luke’s Hospital
ADC
St. Luke’s O.B
Senator Miller
Miller
Clark
United States
Sen. Miller
Hughes
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Henry Kissinger
New York Times Service
the People's Forum
Bologna
Comicology
Pepsi-Cola
Foege
Catholic Charities
Dolores Gray
HACAP
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!