Texas Republicans Depend On Agnew To Boost Senate Bid
Vice President Spiro Agnew, once a potent weapon for Texas Republicans in their drive for the states second US Senate seat, may have weakened after Len Bentsen Jr. defeated Yarborough. Observers say Agnew and possibly Nixon could aid George Bush in the general election, though Bentsen’s moderate stance limits linkage to Agnew’s harsher rhetoric.
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Know Your Lawn Mower Safety Test
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Agnew Campaign Swing Targets Texas Voters
Agnew plans to spend time in Texas this fall to aid Bush in a Senate race against Bentsen. He cited Bentsen’s riots accusation over the 1969 moratorium and his alignment with Nixon policies while urging tougher national economic and foreign policy stances.
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Opposition by Liberals Shapes State Waterfront Policy
The passage notes strong liberal opposition mainly from Democrats to a coastal plan, arguing it hinders the region's ability to withdraw and endure. It highlights political debate over shore resource use and future resilience in policy discussions.
Senate move aims to shift Republican Congress on isolationism
Agnew says he seeks a Republican majority to discard neo isolationist views and curb presidential program obstruction. Observers doubt Republicans can effectively oppose Bentsen in the general election amid this shift. Meanwhile in Boston Harbor the USS Constitution known as Old Ironsides conducts its annual two hour turnaround tour to weather the ship evenly at the dock.
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