Nixon McGovern clash framed as 1972 choice
Editorial notes a clear 1972 choice between Nixon and McGovern. It contrasts promises to end the Vietnam war and redirect domestic policy with Nixon's path of steady governance and peace. The piece reflects on campaign dynamics, slogans, and the impact on public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Goldwater
Vietnam
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
McGovern
America
Agnew
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry S Truman
Nixon
White House
Nixon Attacks McGovern On Economy In Campaign Rally
Nixon portrays McGovern as weak on taxes and inflation while urging economic fixes. He notes job growth and higher wages but faces voter discontent with high prices and taxes, framing his critique as a contrast to McGovern's proposed $1000 income grant and tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Nea
Nixon
George McGovern
White House
McGovern
America
Rumors and Weather in Childress County Commentary
Morris Higley discusses unproven politics and a major hail storm near Kirkland. He notes 800 acres damaged and questions shared library funding between city and county while criticizing reporting on Outreach Center and city council finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress County
Kirkland
Childress
Today in History Aug 27 1972 and notable past events
The entry notes key historical moments on August 27 including American troops landing in Japan in 1945 marking the end of World War II, Caesar in Britain in 55 B.C., Long Island battle in 1776, the first U.S. oil well in Titusville in 1859, and other milestones. It also lists birthdays of Lyndon B. Johnson at 64 and Samuel Goldwyn at 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
B.C
Julius Caesar
Britain
Long Island
United States
Titusvile
Paris
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Rome
Nazi Germany
Danzig
Soviet Union
Berlin Wall
Lake Erie
Huron
Ohio
U.S
Lyndon B. Johnson
Samuel Goldwyn
Irving Wallace probes Bible lore in new novel The Word
New York AP Hal Boyle notes Irving Wallace spent a decade researching before The Word a religious novel. He lists Bible facts and controversial claims from various traditions including Bible word counts Pilate worship in Ethiopia and differing ages of Jesus. The piece cites Wallace as an agnostic after writing the book and mentions Wagner inspiration for The Flying Dutchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Irving Wallace
Wallace
Gutenberg
Jesus
Mt. Calvary
Nazareth
Christ
Judas
Acts of Pilate
Nicodemus
Earth
Pontius Pilate
Ethiopia
Pilate
Ernest Renan
Nixon faces political doubt in race with McGovern
The remarks reflect voter concern over Nixon's solid judgment and economic policy while voters weigh the prospect of replacing him with George McGovern. The focus remains on credibility and economic proposals as the campaign unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Tax Policy Review Bill Mentioned as Rider to Legislation
Readers debate the Tax Policy Review Bill of 1972 noted as possibly attached as a rider to pending legislation. The letter expresses concern about the bill’s potential impact and calls for scrutiny and public input.
Senator’s plea opposes charity deduction repeal in tax reform
Eldon A. Sanders requests elimination of the charitable contribution deduction from H.R. 15230 and S. 3657. He warns retroactive repeal would end carryovers from 1971-1975, harming private philanthropy, schools, churches, and orphanages. He frames tax reform as state control and a blow to liberty, urging lawmakers to act as public servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Unemployment Debate Faces Politics and Figures
AP analysis contrasts full employment goals with differing views on unemployment. Professors Abraham and Jaffe argue official rates miss inactive unemployed and discouraged workers, suggesting real unemployment around 5.5 percent. The National Federation of Independent Business counters that jobless figures overstate the issue citing hiring difficulties and welfare disincentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
Johnson
William Abraham
A. J. Jaffe
United States
National Federation of Independent Business
Mississippi
Ohio
Peat Bogs and Global Deposits
The article notes peat is a product of dried vegetation found in bogs with thickness from five to 30 feet. It states the largest peat deposits are not in Ireland but in the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Soviet Union
Inland Salt Lake Caspian Sea Size Facts
Inland Salt Lake describes the Caspian Sea as the world’s largest inland salt lake, noting its length of 746 miles and width of 270 miles at its widest point. It states salt content at thirteen percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian Sea
Chimney Swifts Catch Insects With Open Mouths
Chimney swifts feed by flying with mouths open to snatch insects. In summer they nest inside chimneys, a behavior linked to their roosting and breeding patterns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Childress Index
Main Street
Texas
Texasa
The
Childress Index, Inc
Ox Bow Printing, Inc
Morris Higley
Adjosiing
Editorial
By Don Oakley
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bruce Biossat
Jane Fonda
Ramsey Clark
Boyle
Richard Wagner
Sincerely, Eldon A. Sanders
Business Mirror
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!