The Goose And A Gaggle Of Ganders In Campaign Probes
A critical look at CREEP in 1972 and beyond notes that the Nixon campaign relied on White House circle operatives, with disclosures linking illicit contributions to pre convention efforts for Humphrey and Mills. The piece argues that party committees should hold campaign power and calls for scrutiny of all leading candidates and their funders.
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Republican National Committee
Nixon
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
Special Prosecutor
House Committee On the Judiciary
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wilbur Mills
House Committee On Ways and Means
Humphrey
Mills
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
Senate
Ervin Committee
Jack Chestnut
Minneapolis
Chestnut
Joe P. Johnson
Head of Ways and Means
Nixon in Moscow Faces Cold Reception and Curbs
The article recounts President Nixon's Moscow arrival with red carpet treatment yet restrained by Soviet authorities. It notes Russian officials’ discouragement of American attention, the challenges 22 American guides face explaining U.S. life to visitors, and passages on Soviet constraints such as housing, marriage, religion, and ownership. It also touches on public relations, private life expectations of candidates, and a quip about the ecology movement.
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Nixon
Moscow
Cairo
United States
Soviet Union
Peoples Republic of China
America
U.S
Homecoming musings on Nixon era politics and America
Holmes Alexander reflects on returning to Washington from abroad, scoring contrasts between European travel and U.S. life. He critiques inflation, politics, and public figures, noting shifting loyalties and a sense of fairness emerging in the capital as summer brings a cleaner mood.
Colson and Christianity in the modern culture clash
A critique of Charles Colson’s conversion to Christianity, arguing skepticism toward publicized faith shifts in a secular era. The piece contrasts rampant cynicism about reform with the idea that genuine change can come from within, while invoking Muggeridge and cultural ironies surrounding public piety.
Rep Philip M Crane Warns Against Veto-Proof Congress
Guest columnist Rep Philip M Crane argues AFL CIO chief Meany seeks veto proof control over Congress to push compulsory unionism and weaken states rights. He cites Taft Hartley Section 14b and a National Right to Work bill while noting public opposition to union power and urging representative government.
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Ralph de Toledano
Far East
Europe
Philip M. Crane
R.ih
International Union
George Meany
Congress
Amercan
Meany
Union
Opinion Research Corporation
Mr. Meany
Stratford College to Close After 122 Years in Danville
Dr. R A Aguirre Jr writes that Stratford College will close next September, ending the 122 year history tied to Danville. He recalls the Main Building tower as a symbol of community pride and urges locals to contribute to revive the campus and memories for future generations.
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Danville
Stratford College
Danvillians
Stratford
Senator Soaper Faces Vacation Pick Dilemma
The piece notes Senator Soaper mulling a vacation spot Kissinger has not visited recently while humorous lines compare Father’s Day gifting and a veteran friend studying resort ads with beachside scenes. It ends with a lighthearted nod to delaying plans until next year.
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Dad
Day in Washington Leaves Kilpatrick Drained and Soaked
James J. Kilpatrick, nicknamed Scorpio, endures a harried Washington day blocked by traffic on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. An umbrella of delays, a broken radiator, and a flat tire mar a lunch with Greek ambassador Constantinos Panagotakos, while a congress bill on Greece looms. The piece ends with a light aside about three day thinking periods for door to door sales and marriage proposals.
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Scorpio
Woodrow Wilson
Massachusetts Avenue
Constantinos
Panagotakos
Diplomatic Service
Athens
Greece
Benjamin Rosenthal
New York
Capitol Hill
Mr. Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Ichabod Crane
Bella
Abzug
Bronx
Senate
Sam Ervin
Washington
Danville Register Subscription Rates and Notices
The Danville Register lists subscription details for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail rates. In city and suburbs, carrier delivery is 50 cents per week. single copies are 10 cents, Sunday 20 cents. Mail rates: one year 20 dollars, six months 10.50, three months 5.25, one month 1.75. Notice mailed 10 days before expiration. renewals should be prompt.
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Seine
Rhone
Rhine
Lake Geneva
Sweig
Capitol
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Talleyrand
R. N
Ford
Rodino
Environmental Protection Agency
Synod of Bishops
Colson
Charles Colson
Pete Hamill
Village Voice
W.C. Fields
Temperance Union
W. C. Fields
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Heavenly Brace
Anthony Lewis
Secret Service
Chuck Colson
Christ
Mr. Nixon
Murder, Inc
Billy Graham
Hollywood
Vine
Timothy Leary
Jesus Christ
Coca Cola
J. Walter Thompson
Malcohm Muggeridge
William F. Buckley, Jr
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Henry Kissinger
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