Glop in the Mail and Press Tactics Across Era
An editorial note laments flood of meaningless mail and exposes examples from official statements and political press management. It cites L A Pepler on Bantu development, census surveys in Philadelphia, outdoor sportsmen for Scott, and accreditation notices, plus a lyrical mock letter. It also critiques U.S. media control by presidents from Johnson to Nixon and Agnew as a broader pattern of influencing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Pepler
Department of Bantu Administration and Development
Johnson
Corey Evening Journal
South Street
Corey
Ferry Evening Journal
George R
Sample
William Eaton
City Aitar
Jota McLaughlin
Associated Press
Inc
Focal
Well Aball AP Nee Dispatches
Corry
Koon
Nixon Press Fight Signals Strategy To Control News
The piece argues Nixon aims to tap middle America’s unease to gain political power while curbing press freedom through subpoenas for reporters notes. It cites Agnew’s favorable reception, network capitulation, and a pledge from Les Whitten to refuse handing over notes, stressing First Amendment rights and informant protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time, Life
CBS
Nixon De-Fangs Foes by Paul Harvey
Nixon de-fangs his detractors by aligning with Humphrey and gaining cross party applause. Senators Mansfield and Fulbright shift posture while public support for Nixon grows as Vietnam withdrawal appears on track. New York business leaders critique consumer activists amid a broader debate on safety, quality, and corporate practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Paul Harvey
New York
New York Better Business Bureau
Woodrow Wirsig
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
The Consumer Cynics and the rise of consumerism
John Cunniff discusses the consumer movement and its tension with business, noting Better Business Bureau cautions that consumerism can become unbalanced and exploited. The piece raises questions on rights and remedies when a purchase hinges on a spouse’s signature, detailing contract and specific performance options and the impact of marital rights on conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau
Wirsig
Grass Roots Opinion Excerpt From Core Arcade Opines On Spending
A Cortland New York DEmocrat opinion piece questions public costs of government programs. It cites the Citizens Public Expenditure Survey and critiques claims that federal aid hides local taxpayer burdens. The text reflects a Corey Evening Journal publication and typical newspaper boilerplate on pricing and distribution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Iron and Steel Institute
Bureau of the Census
Philadelphia
John G. Gibson
Bureau
Pennsylvania
Scott Committee
E. Ross Gates
Pittsburgh
Washington, D.C
Electronic Computer Programming Institute
Forbes Avenue
God
Hell
Washington
LBJ
Agnew
Vietnam
Washington Post
New York Times
Corry Journal
Chicago
Richard Nixon
White House
Middle America
Supreme Court
Leslie Whiteen
Playboy Magazine
Les Whitten
Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey
Tham
Sen. J.$. Fulbright
Montana
Mike Mansfield
Senate Democrats
GOP
Rogers Morton
Mansfield
John Cunniff
Grass Roots Opinion
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