Presidency Scorned At AFL CIO Convention In Miami Beach
Nixon spoke on wage price controls at the AFL CIO meeting in Miami Beach while union officials blocked arrival announcements and denied live coverage. Delegates laughed and sat in silence as Meany offered little applause, signaling growing public contempt for union leaders. A Harris poll shows 54 to 46 percent overall negative views, suggesting more such episodes could shape a broader disrespect of labor leadership.
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Toughest Nixon foe Henry Jackson a long shot for 1972
Senator Henry Scoop Jackson, age 59, is Nixon's toughest potential Democratic challenger with a liberal and anti Communist stance. His formal announcement shows a long shot bid, with scant popular support and low Nielsen ratings. Analysts like Scammon and Evans/Novak see Muskie Kennedy and Humphrey as the main hurdles, leaving Jackson and McGovern with tough paths.
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Wallace Dropping Out Or Testing Dem Primaries
Insiders say Governor Wallace may skip candidacy while testing southern primaries like Florida to influence Democratic contenders. Polls show slip in Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi since 1965, with Nixon leading in these states, raising concerns for Democrats about Wallace’s home base and Nixon’s South strategy.
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Everyman Perplexed by Economic Thicket
Editorial says Americans face an opaque economy with doubts about who owns the money and how much will be theirs. It notes Nixon administration aims for growth amid deficits, forecasts a rough 1972 economy, and cites economists including McCracken and Friedman. Uncertainty lingers ahead of the 1972 election.
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Tradesmen as scapegoats in wage freeze debate and local gang troubles
A reader laments Nixon wage freeze scapegoating of tradesmen, notes carpenters contracts and reapproval woes, low benefits, seasonal layoffs, and rising labor costs. The letter argues on-site labor share, proclaims government by the rich, and urges action on a NW avenue neighborhood gang terrorizing residents with broken windows and unsafe conditions.
Letters Policy Reads By The Gazette Editorial Page
The Gazette outlines its forum letters policy inviting readers to comment on issues or events. Letters should focus on a single topic, avoid personalities, and be concise with about 400 words. Anonymous submissions are not published and writers must provide name, address, signature, and telephone for authenticity.
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Second Time a Charm On the Go with Hubert Horatio
As Humphrey prepares for a July Miami convention bid the veteran politician recalls past defeats and wins. He reflects on past runs and unity efforts with Muskie Kennedy and McGovern while projecting renewed energy to seek the 1972 Democratic nomination against Nixon.
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Toothiness and Tariffed Telegenic Campaign Teases
Russell Baker riffs on the 1972 presidential race with satirical bite. He pokes at Nixon’s campaign spending, candidates’ teeth as a proxy for electability, and the idea of elections becoming optional. The piece surveys Democrats, other hopefuls, and curious ticket fantasies, ending with a Times service note.
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