Changing roles for the skilled elite in a shifting economy
A guest editorial discusses the rise of unemployment among highly trained engineers and scientists as the nation shifts from defense to civilian priorities. It questions whether displaced professionals can adapt to new public tasks, emphasizes potential gains in constructive work, and notes the need to mobilize talent for 1970s social and technological challenges.
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Sccre
Neam
Masa Transit
Defense Industry
Wall Street Journal
McGovern saga reshaped by Florida to California prove
Mary McGrory chronicles the 1972 campaign journey from Florida to California, noting the shifting expectations for George McGovern and the shifting momentum in the party. The piece captures the clash between pundit forecasts, delegate dynamics, and voter sentiment as McGovern faced internal and external pressure. It highlights Nixon’s position, Muskie’s appeal, and the evolving convention drama with vivid political theater.
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California
McGovern
Hubert Humphrey Oy
George McGovern
Toor
Nixon
Mitchell
South Dakota
George
Rick Stemns
New Hampshire
Florida
J Wisconson
New York
One Man Wrecking the Country and Congress
Virginia Payette argues that one man cannot wreck the country alone. Congress holds purse strings and limits any president. The piece contends presidents act within Congressional power, citing Nixon and McGovern proposals met with legislative resistance and the enduring state of emergency since 1934.
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Denvals
McGovern
Congress
Nixon
Roosevel
Tetepan
Congressional Commission
Letters to the editor Just a minor inadvertence
A San Leandro letter defends Mario Polvorosa mayoral candidacy, noting a filing error in campaign finance statements was corrected by law. It dismisses rumors and accuses opponents of unjustified criticism while praising Polvorosa’s dedication and intent to improve San Leandro.
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Mario Polvorosa
San Leaito
Palvarosa
Mario Polvorasa
Sain Leandro
Thia Reagan
Muller
California
Ostifornia
Mario
Polvorcea
Mario Polvordga
Mario Polycosa
San Leandro
Sen’ Leandro
Manny
Free press freedom urged amid Supreme Court secrecy ruling
Readers urged support for Senator Alan Cranston's bill to shield confidential news sources in all states. The Daily Review invites letters under 309 words signed with address. readers urged to contact representatives to protect press independence and public information.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Alan Cranston
California
jWomen
Daily Review
Cranston
Ravisie
Dov
Hayward
Time for caring in Paul Harvey editorial on politics and society
An unsigned editorial critiques modern culture as obsessed with money and illusion, praising a caring political message. It contrasts youth materialism with a yearning for humane programs and personal attention, cites TV figures like Mod Squad and Marcus Welby, and recalls a tragic Atlanta hospital scene to argue society values care but may misuse it.
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Oxigen & Mental Hospital
Mod Squad
Oral Roberts
Hhey
Marcus Welby
Perry Mason
Owen
Marshall
Fox
Ellig
Gates of Hell
Atlanta
Feukemaa
George McGavern
Masa
Asmasa
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George Motwyern
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Virginia Payette
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