Bow To The Ladies Fifty Years Late In North Carolina
North Carolina finally ratified the 19th Amendment in a recently closed General Assembly session after decades of Democratic leadership opposition. Governor Bob Scott mailed a certified copy to Washington as the state marked the historic vote that allowed women to vote nationwide, with local politicians acknowledging the delay and the evolving political landscape.
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Josephus Daniels
O. Max Gardner
Congress
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Morrison
U.S
Welfare Not Warfare At NWRO Convention In Providence
Delegates of the National Welfare Rights Organization in Providence declare “Welfare Not Warfare” as their motto while demanding a $6,500 guaranteed income for a family of four. Dr George A Wiley warns against wealth and power hoards, and the group aims to build broad coalitions to press for reforms, with a possible shift to street action if electoral politics falter. Worldlier figures McGovern and Chisholm spoke, while critics warn the plan could cost taxpayers about $65 billion to fund 10,000 families.
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Youth Vote Poll Debates as Young Voters Emerge
The Danville Register notes Gallup Parade findings on 18 to 21 year olds showing about half expect to vote in November 1972, with 26 percent fairly certain and 24 percent not sure. The piece discusses party preference, election timing, and the value of early polling for party managers amid a changing electorate.
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Miracles and Modern Faith in a Turbulent Era
L D Johnson of Furman University examines contemporary religion. He discusses how faith, doctrine, humanitarianism, and the Jesus Movement shape a yearning for personal miracles. He cautions against sterile orthodoxy while noting the ongoing desire for meaningful religious experience and meaning.
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Nixon and business split over new economic program
Holmes Alexander notes mixed reactions to President Nixon’s economic measures as a 25 page White House outline circulates. Business leaders split by generation, with younger executives cheering intervention in prices and employment while older voices warn of technical bankruptcy and renewed foreign obligations.
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Maoist Mass Killings in China Cited in Senate Study
A Senate Judiciary Committee study led by Professor Richard L. Walker compiles figures on Mao Zedong's regime, arguing 16.75 to 33.5 million Chinese were executed or died in labor camps from 1949 to 1965. It contrasts these figures with Western coverage and criticizes U.S. policy toward Red China.
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Barry Goldwater on Lindsay switch overplayed in New York
In New York City debate over Mayor Lindsay changing party affiliation the columnist argues the move is largely symbolic and driven by vanity. Lindsay is viewed as having deserted the GOP, with critics predicting only minimal impact on national party realignment or presidential prospects.
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Parting Shots on 1972 Conventions and Local Politics
Critics warn sites for the 1972 political convention face left or right wing demonstrations and scarce hotel rooms. The piece references Our Alma Mater and a school that doesn’t pay its players, plus a Republican mayor of New York and a charged party alignment debate. Moon travelers await photos and credit card bills ease.
Women activists push MS prefix over MA in formal titles
A movement of women demands using the prefix MS instead of Mrs and rejects MA as a more prestigious form, arguing it better reflects modern identity and equality. The campaign highlights evolving social norms and linguistic self-definition.
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