Poff urges GOP to back Godwin in Virginia governor race
Virginia GOP leader William B. Poff urges Republicans to face reality and nominate former Democratic Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. for governor to block Howell. He argues cross‑party collaboration could strengthen the party, as Democrats fracture over Howell’s bid and tax‑policy battles loom in Congress.
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William B. Poff
Sixth Congressional District
Republican Committee
Poff
Virginia
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
GOP
Simon
Godwin
Henry Howell
Howell
Richmond
Howell-Rawlings-Fitzpatrick
Texas
Connally
Nixon
William Rogers
Mr. Nixon
State Department
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Nixon budget plan meets broad public support
The Gods Research Corporation poll on a Wednesday release shows 74 percent support for Nixon’s line on spending and taxes, 13 percent favor funding new and old programs with public funds, while opponents warn Congress cannot compel the President to disclose or limit spending, arguing the nation faces higher debt and inflation risk.
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Congress
Nixon
Washington
Executive Branch
Senate Shields and The Presidents Privilege Debate
Washington column notes a Senate clash over two shield measures. One would safeguard humble news gatherers, the other curbs presidential Executive privilege. Sen. Sam Ervin argues the Constitution grants no presidential privilege, while press freedom sits with First Amendment protections alongside religion and assembly.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
United States
Congress
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
End Of A Style In The Lindsay Era Of New York Politics
A critical reflection on John V. Lindsay mayoral era in New York City. The piece contrasts Lindsay with Ed Koch and other Democratic contenders, notes Koch’s shift from liberalism toward crime focus, mentions Mario Biaggi and Abe Beame, and discusses press freedom, congressional questions, and immunity debates. It frames Lindsay as an influential but controversial figure shaping liberal politics and governance.
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John V. “Lindsay
Americ
New York City
Lindsay
Paris
Pirhanas
Buffalo
Koch
Ed Koch
Greenwich Village
East Side
Carmine de Sapio
de Sapio
Barry Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Biltmore Hotel
Manhattan
New York
Mario Biaggi
Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia
Biaggi
Abe Beame
John Lindsay
Republic
Connally
Nixon
GOP
Agnew and Connally Face 1976 Nomination Doubts
Smith Hempstone argues that Agnew and Connally, while leading contenders for the 1976 Republican nomination, face serious drawbacks. Agnew lacks a large electoral base and an image problem, while Connally has party loyalty questions and base issues. Predicting the outcome now is rash or foolish.
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Agnew
Connally
Maryland
Nixon
Republican Party
America
Campus Changes in College Attendance Declines Among Males
The Census Bureau report shows male college enrollment dropping in the 18 19 and 20 24 age groups while female rates hold steady or rise. Causes include fewer military deferments and a shift toward trades with labor shortages reducing the appeal of a college path.
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Census Bureau
Taiwan Blues in Buckley Voice on Nixon Red China Link
William F Buckley Jr writes in a critical tone about possible shifts toward recognizing Red China and the Taiwan treaty, noting political divides, diplomacy signals from Nixon and Jackson, and the potential consequences for Taiwan's status and U S Taiwan relations. The piece places the Taiwan issue amid broader Cold War diplomacy as Danville, Virginia readers see the debate.
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David Bruce
Peking
Bruce
Red China
United States
Henry Jackson
Taiwan
Nixon
Chiang Kai-shek
Taipei
United States Senate
China
Chou Er-lai
Great Hall of the People
Mr. Bruce
United
Formosa
Shanghai
United ‘States
McGovern
Jackson
Mainland China
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Ring Features Syndicate
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Ervin
John Dean
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mike Mansfield
Spiro T. Agnew
John Connally
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Muskie
New Hampshire
Humphrey
George McGovern
Miami Beach
Spirit of
the Times
Sen
Charles H
Percy
Knoxville Journal
Sani Claus
William F. Buckley, Jr
Danville
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