Gazette's 1972 Endorsement Recap for Iowa Ballots
The Gazette presents its recommendations for the upcoming election. It endorses Nixon for president, Miller for U.S. senator, Ray for governor, Culver for Second District congressman, and several state and county offices. It also backs the Cedar Rapids cable vote against CATV, supports the Linn County home bond issue, and votes yes on amendments 1 2 and 3 restoring court processes, term changes, and lottery repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Neu
Tom Riley
Cloyd Robinson
Buckley Targeted By Vonnegut In October Column
William F Buckley Jr is criticized by Kurt Vonnegut in a Harper's essay as a witty but ruthless figure among political Winners and Losers. Vonnegut frames American politics as two real parties, Winners and Losers, with Buckley depicted as smiling cynically while debating. The piece casts Buckley as emblematic of a hardhearted survivor mindset.
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William F. Buckley, Jr
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr
Buckley
Vonnegut
Harpers Magazine
Miami Beach
G.O.P
America
Sky split and language quirks in word histories
The piece explores usage notes for sky as an intransitive verb meaning leave or proceed with a task, corrects common errors with not so much and Not A but B, and traces word origins from lackaday to lackadaisical and thunderstruck, ending with a note about Special Features Syndicate in New York Tunes.
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Janusz Korzak
Special Features Syndicate
New York
Dirty Meanness Augurs Badly for Us All
Bruce Bioss laments widespread political sabotage in the 1972 campaign. He cites phony letters, fake schedules, and harassing calls linked to the White House, warning such tactics threaten democratic processes and trust in daily life.
Monticello Student Urges McGovern Over Nixon In Noxious Campaign
A Monticello ISU student and Second District resident laments widespread theft and vandalism of Republican campaign signs in Monticello Cedar Rapids and Clinton. He condemns ruling officials for erosion of law and urges support for McGovern over Nixon in the November election.
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Monticello
Iowa State
Cedar Rapids
Ted Ellsworth
Clinton
McGovern Supporter Urges Honest Campaign Reform
In a letter the author argues McGovern’s humane record and opposition to the war make him a competent leader. The writer contends opponents use discrediting tactics and wiretapping to mislead voters, urging unity and fresh approaches under McGovern presidency.
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Congress
FBI
McGovern
Blatant Letter to the Editor on McGovern Nixon War
A reader criticizes Senator McGovern and President Nixon in a letter to the editor. The writer argues Nixon did not start the war and defends him from Watergate blame while calling for thoughtful voting and noting an open house at the Linn county home on November 5 for housing readers to review.
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Linn County
Gazette Endorses Culver for Another Term Remembered
A reader recalls The Gazette endorsing Culver and questions Johnson's 1968 trip to Czechoslovakia. The speaker cites Culver's report that nothing was wrong, followed by Soviet invasion with 50,000 Red soldiers, asking if such representation suits the Second district.
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Gazette
Culver
Johnson
Ellsworth-Culver Race Urges McGovernism Lessons
The speaker attacks Culver for class hatred, defense resource undermining, and budget excesses labeling these as McGovernism. He argues Ted Ellsworth would be the best preventive medicine for Iowa's Second District in Washington.
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Culver
Ted Ellsworth
Washington
Iowa
Congress
Truly Human Before Voting We Must Weigh War and Governance
A columnist urges readers to examine the implications of four years past in a climate of war, presidential power, and Watergate era concerns. The piece questions executive bombing decisions, congressional oversight, public trust, and the attitudes of youth while noting Senator McGovern's claimed humanity and willingness to consult.
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Cambodia
Laos
Congress
Senator McGovern
Rigged? Agnew speech interrupted by McGovern supporters
The author questions a TV news clip of Spiro Agnew interrupted by alleged McGovern supporters. He notes Agnew read from prepared papers and asks how such a staged demonstration could be planned and executed by those supporters.
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McGovern
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
MeGovernites
Mr. Agnew
Call for a new safe Linn County home
Residents question the Linn County home’s safety as a wood framed, patched facility with concrete basement floor and wooden stairs. They urge replacement, citing fire hazards and costly maintenance while noting space constraints force relocating residents. Voters should assess current conditions before voting.
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Linn County
McGovern Show Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Nation
A reader reflects on George McGovern's political half hour, praising simple patriotism while noting concerns about defense spending. The writer argues voters face a choice between a troubled country or none, urging defense priority in contemporary world affairs.
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George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
Endorsement of George McGovern by AMFP member
A member of the worldwide organization Another Mother For Peace voices endorsement of George McGovern with a clear conscience and 100 percent support. The speaker praises McGovern’s courage honesty ability and integrity as a source of new hope for the country.
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Mother For Peace
George McGovern
Senseless Proposal Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The speaker criticizes Senator McGovern's peace plan as illogical and claims it removes bargaining power with the communists. The remark credits Mr. Nixon with taking a different path and achieving results.
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Senator McGovern
Nixon
Forum Letters Guidelines for Gazette Readers
Editorial page invites readers to submit letters on issues or events rather than personalities. Letters should focus on one topic for strong readership. Limit about 400 words, one letter per writer per month, all letters may be shortened, no anonymous submissions, include phone number after name and signature for authenticity checks.
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Paul Franzenburg
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Ralph Potter
Ivor Stanley
Joan Lipsky
James Wells
Lloyd Humphreys
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Laurance Sterne
Sterne
Theodore M
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Ashington
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the People's Forum
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Harry Head
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