Democrats in Virginia Face Ailment Without Clear Cure
A Virginia Democratic analysis from a Jefferson-Jackson Day banquet in Richmond depicts the party as ailing with no agreed treatment. Governor Dale Bumpers urged explaining Democratic motives and appealing to civil liberties, while tensions between moderates and liberals under McGovern reforms threaten future unity. The piece suggests Howell leads a shifting party leftward, leaving many moderates and conservatives adrift ahead of fall campaigns.
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Democratic Party
Virginia
Richmond
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Bumpers
Senate of Virginia
Mills” E. Godwin, Jr
Howell-Rawlings- Fitzpatrick
Andrew Miller
Henry Howell
Howell-Rawlings- Charity-Fitzpatrick
John Warren Cooke
Billy Hopkins
Howell
Hopkins
Spong
Cooke
Godwin
Democratic
Chuckatuck
Bread Tax Burden on Households Highlighted
An article argues bread carries a heavy tax load from farm land to milling. It notes a milling tax of 75 cents per bushel adding about 2 cents to each loaf and generating 400 million dollars annually for the Treasury. A repeal movement is under way.
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US. Treasury
New York City
Robert Moses
London
Holmes Alexander on Nixon as President
The article praises Richard Nixon as a skilled leader in Washington, noting his 30th press conference and his defining style. It argues that his tenure has produced notable moments and created an atmosphere of steadiness, despite critics.
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Washington,d.c
Richard Nixon
White House
Nixon
Nixon praised for stance on aid to North Vietnam and work ethic
A critical view of postwar optimism contrasts with President Nixon's remarks defending military aid to North Vietnam. The piece highlights his 1947 district polling, his rationale for supporting peace through economic measures, and his praised public demeanor. The tone admires his savoir faire in funerals, diplomacy, and press conferences while noting tensions over amnesty for deserters.
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North Vietnam
California
Japan
Germany
Nixon
Asia
Europe
Puit
Red Vietnam
Beasts of Nations
Hanoi
Carnet
America
Moscow
Peking
Reflections On Leisure in a Nervous Era
The essay contrasts American restlessness with European pacing, noting moon shot style multitasking and rapid public works abroad. It praises Swiss efficiency, German, Japanese, and Chinese doers while warning against overemphasis on speed. It ends urging balance between industry and leisure, citing Will Rogers and varied personality types.
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Jane Russell
Disneyland
China
America
Ambler
Whistler
Lown
Will Rogers
We Have Lost Wisdom In Knowledge Says Eliot Scholar
Russell Kirk reflects on education and wisdom contrasting information with knowledge. At a White House ceremony Rabbi Magnin quotes Eliot on wisdom's loss, urging recovery of dignity, virtue, and religion amid modern decay and changing morals.
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Russell Kirk
T.S. Eliot
White House
Nixon
Wall
Cincinnati
Bernardin
Billy Graham
Edgar Magnin
Los Angeles
Rabbi Magnin
Eliot
Magnin
Plato
Alfred North Whitehead
Noise tax for travelers from Paris planes sparks complaints
A collection of quirky, satirical remarks covers topics from noise taxes on travelers leaving Paris to citizen activism, work desk foibles, and public concerns about health and safety. The humor reflects diverse views on politics, crime, food costs, sports, and technology.
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Paris
CBS postpones Papp drama amid protest and pressuring voices
A CBS decision to delay broadcasting Joseph Papp's TV drama follows heavy affiliate opposition and accusations of liberal bias. Critics argue the production attacks American institutions and Catholic clergy, reflecting a broader media hostility to the American way of life and urging viewers to withhold advertising support.
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America
United States
CBS
Joseph Papp
Washington Post
CBS TV Network
Robert Wood
Papp
CBS News
Richard Salant
New York City
The Danville Register Subscription Rates Notice
The notice outlines daily and Sunday home delivery and mail subscription rates, including in city, by mail, and single-copy prices. It warns subscribers to renew promptly as notices are mailed ten days before expiration and lists exact prices for various time periods.
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Holmes Alexander
Vom
William F. Buckley, Jr
Wolf
Ralph de Toledaio
U.S
Danville
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