Humphrey's Last Hurrah At Miami Beach 1972
Washington Merry Go Round details Hubert Humphrey's 1972 presidential bid unraveling at the Democratic convention in Miami Beach. After California credentials loss by 11 votes and Meany urging persistence, Humphrey faces withdrawal. The piece notes his long dream since 1949 and the fading Camelot ties.
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Jack Anderson
Miami Beach
Hubert Humphrey
White House
Senate
Happy Warrior
California
George McGovern
Humphrey
Houston
Wisconsin
Patrick Lucey
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Europe
Meany
Profanity in the Armed Forces and Kennedy aides on floor
Discussion argues profanity in training is a bad habit tied to limited vocabularies and lacking moral restraint. It recalls Woodrow Wilson and biblical admonitions, then shifts to a 1972 political scene with Pierre Salinger and Andrew Hatcher amid Kennedy-era ties and McGovern supporters.
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McGovern
Jesse Jackson
D.C
Walter Fauntroy
Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Humphrey
Armed Services
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Jesus
God
Heaven
Kennedy
Express
Pierre Salinger
Andrew Hatcher
California
Harry Truman
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Hatcher
Salinger
Senate
Jackson
Scoop
Andy
Pierre
Defense Advisory Committee
George
Flood insurance plan faces eligibility and takeback risk
The nationwide flood insurance program, heavily federally subsidized, faces suspension for 64 noncomplying communities in 10 states including Alabama and Florida. HUD may withdraw access, cutting off policies for homeowners and businesses unless zones and building codes align with federal standards. Community deadlines stretch up to 120 days with possible 30-day extensions, while HUD and insurers push a promotional drive to broaden participation amid past low uptake.
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Rapid City
S.D
Florida Panhandle
United States
Alabama Gulf Shores
James G. Phillips
The
Congressional Quarterly
Phillips
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
George K. Bernstein
California
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
West Virginia
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
New Jersey
Ohio
Agnes
Bernstein
Philadelphia
General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corp
General Accident Fire and Life
Everett
Local Inefficiencies Waste Taxpayer Money editorial commendation
A reader commends the editorial in THE DECATUR DAILY criticizing local government waste. The letter praises Senator Bob Harris for efficiency ideas such as merging Tax Assessor and Tax Collector, and argues for vote registration during normal working hours by courthouselink offices, plus better legislative support and nonexecutive branch information.
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Decatur Daily
Bob Harris
State Senate
County Board of Registrars
Board of Registrars
The Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale
A discussion of positive thinking from Norman Vincent Peale with a tale of Gail Fisher a breakthrough black actress. It urges belief, goal setting, perseverance, and visualization as keys to overcoming obstacles.
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the Power OF
Norman Vincent Peale
Mannix
Gail
Young Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center
Television
W. R. Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924
Notice contains publication details for W R Shelton as founder editor and publisher with membership in the Associated Press. Includes misstatement of fact language and claims of investigation and redress. Rates listed for daily and Sunday subscriptions, delivery by carrier, and terms.
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W.R. Shelton
MAM
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Gail Fisher
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Potters Crossing
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