Youth violence on Capitol Hill and AFL CIO politics in Miami
The article denounces anti war protests on Capitol Hill as violent by a small vandal group injuring police and an FBI agent while praising orderly policing. It also details George Meany’s stance toward McGovern, his frustration with former allies, and a 1966 Taft Hartley dispute over right to work. Meany’s anger followed McGovern’s vote reversal on a key roll call at a Miami hotel.
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Vietnam
Capitol Hill
FBI
Washington
Jerry Wilson
McGovern
Senate
Afl-Cio
South Dakota
Andy Biemiller
Charles Lipson
Meany
Miami
Americana
McGovern Faces Meany Clash Over Running Mate
Jack Anderson reports on George Meany’s forceful stance against McGovern’s nomination and his push to block the Democrat’s ticket. Meany’s allies favor Wilbur Mills for VP to leverage corporate cash, while McGovern resists big-name picks, aiming for a running mate with broader appeal.
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Wilbur Mills
House Ways and Means
George McGovern
Nursery school costs spark theory on parenting and bills
A Chicago AP writer riffs on nursery schools costing 25 to 50 dollars monthly versus college tuition. He jokes that dads pay for daytime babysitting, children’s art, and little play, while moms prefer early social play. The piece ends with political listings for Pennsylvania and federal figures.
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Chicago
Darling
Scott
Woman’s Circle Meets at Spring Creek Cottage
Carry Mrs. Roger hosted Circle No. 2 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church last evening at her summer home on Spring Creek. Local notices include fishing catch reports in Presque Isle Bay and UNG pipeline projects costing 798,500 dollars to improve service for Titusville Youngsville Pittsfield and Irvine. A Corry Potato Festival promotion session was held at the Phoenix Hotel with eleven firms pledging support.
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Roger. Brown
Circle No. 2
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Spring Creek
United Natural Gas Company
H.S. Rose
Oil City
UNG
Titusville
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Irvine
Corry
Phoenix Hotel
W.A. Leaby
Racial fashion fades as leaders warn of shifting momentum
A black leader says Black was beautiful, now out of style, as optimism from the 1954 Supreme Court era fades. Vernon Jordan predicts 1970s erosion of gains, with distrust in militant activism waning and whites and blacks growing weary of the race struggle. James Meredith notes limited progress in economic self‑help as investment training lags. Television changes politics as conventions evolve from nomination arenas to dramatic shows.
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National Urban League
Vernon Jordan
Mr. Jordan
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Philadelphia
Conventions and Television Shape Kennedy Rise to Power
The piece traces John F. Kennedy’s ascent from 1950s vice president bid through the 1960 Democratic convention. It notes television exposure, contested ticket counts at Chicago, and Stevenson’s losses despite a Kennedy win. It highlights black economic progress, Jesse Jackson’s era ambitions, and the shift in national perception.
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John F. Kennedy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Chicago
Los Angeles
Stevenson
Kennedy
Buttons
Stevenson Country
John Kennedy
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