Pause and Ponder on American Expansionism Past
The piece traces U S expansionist impulses from pre Civil War slaveholders plans to annex Texas to Grant considering Santo Domingo and the Spanish American War era adding Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It notes Wilson's Virgin Islands purchase as perhaps the last burst of expansionism and concludes that the United States does not need more territory.
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United States
Senate
Texas
Pierce
Caribbean
Grant
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Santo Domingo
Spain
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Wilson
Virgin Islands
Sewing The Wind and Gov Wallace Haunting McGovern Efforts
Joseph Alsop assesses the McGovern campaign and its Wallace problem. He notes Wallace’s hospital status haunts the strategists and questions whether Wallace would pursue a third-party bid. Alabama rejects independent ballot access. Georgia requires a large petition. Mississippi and Louisiana show no orders to run. Arkansas hosts unofficial preparations.
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Wallace
Gov
Deep South
Nixon
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Montgomery
Simple Rules for Living Raise Questioned in Letter
The writer recalls an old set of rules for living, noting basic morals such as honoring God, keeping the Sabbath, honoring parents, prohibiting murder theft and lying. The piece then shifts to political analysis about McGovern and Wallace in Louisiana, describing caucus packing by McGovern supporters and its impact on delegates.
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the Tribune
Mast
Wallace
South
Nixos
Sen
McGovern
George Singleman
Louisiana
Nixon
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Robert Denhard
Jay Hakes
Orleans Parish
California
Sen. MurGovern
North
Wallace Allo Waden
Los Angeles Times
This Is Greeley Thought For Today Odd Musings
A fragmented local column blends humorous bits and personal reminiscences. It recalls Helen Ronfils and press career memories with the Denver Post, plus notes on a silver dollar promotion, Las Vegas gimmicks, and travel observations from Colorado to Utah. The writer also includes light jokes, a Lucy’s Cam sketch, and a historical reminder of the Hindenburg disaster.
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Helen
Albany
John McDonough
Colorado
Future of Gold Prompts Reassessment Worldwide
CARL W RITTER reports that gold prices reach record levels as the United States trims its gold share and the 1972 Guide to International Gold Trading Rules maps global restrictions. The text notes eight countries allow full private gold freedom while many curb nonindustrial holdings and discusses potential IMF rule obsolescence and shifts toward free markets.
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Ghroud
United States
Free World
Switzerland
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Lebanon
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Canada
France
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Finland
Portugal
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Jamaica
International Reports, Inc
Park Ave. C
New York City
Greeley Daily Tribune and Tribune-Republican editors
Fragmentary OCR from Greeley paper lists publication details and staff roles. Names include MIDRED HANSEN, LEO G. HORNIG, YAKE ESTRICH, ROBERT WIDLUND, L. PETERSEN, and AMES W POVPE. Mentions second class postage and local offices. content too garbled to extract a complete event.
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Trituesta
Messiniog
Gala
Midred Hansen
Leo G. Hornig
Mer
Yake Estrich IR
Cire
Robert Widlund
Ay L. Petersen
Adv
Ames
POVPE
Today In History Friday June 9 1972 events and birthdays
On this date in history a series of events are noted from 1040 Norway surrendering in World War I to 1971 rumors. The entry lists birthdays for Robert McNamara and Robert Cammage and includes a confused Thought for today line.
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Norway
Nera
Montebello
Italy
Charles Dickens
James Jeffries
Rob Fitzsimmons
New York
Caney Island
United States
Great Britain
Algiers
U.S
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Bia
Terael
Japan
Ina
Okinawa
World Bank
Robert McNamara
Robert Cammage
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Los Angeles
George McGovern
George Corley Wallace
Maryland
Greeley
Jim Briggs
Tribune
Helen Ronfils
The
Denver Post
Miss Helen
Elitch’s ‘Theater
Rocky Mountain News
Bo Lry
Jim
McDonough
Miss. Melon
Danaugh
Post
Las Vegas
Land Development
Arizona
Florida
Nevada
New
Disney World
Bud Sraight
Utah
Green River
Volkswagen
Lucy
Lacy
Kho
Ieee
Lakehurst
Carl W.ritter
Copley News Service
IME
South Africa
IMI
Greeley Daily Tribune
Grevley, Cob
Pups Dining Co
Fyne Wapateay Urtin He
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