Analysis on North Carolina political shifts in 1972
Walter DeVries, a noted pollster for Bowles, argued 1972 marked a historic end to Democratic control in North Carolina with Republicans winning the governor and U.S. Senate races and voters abandoning straight ticket voting. The piece questions the permanence of such trends and contrasts Bowles and DeVries on future expectations while noting national views of what “new politics” means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter DeVries
DeVries
Skipper Bowles
North Carolina
U. S
Lawrence O’brien
Robert Dole
Miami
Mayor Daley
George Meany
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Republican National Committee
Edward M. Kennedy
American Council On Education For Journalism
National
Accrediting Agency For Journalism
Walter C. Johnson
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Chattanooga
SNPA
New York City
Dwight Marvin
Tryon
ACEJ
Holfhouser backs clinic plan over new medical school
North Carolina Governor Jim Holfhouser urged the General Assembly to use existing medical capacity by building a network of rural clinics staffed by family care nurses and physician assistants, backed by doctors and regional hospitals. The stance questions Greenville based medical school debates and East Carolina University advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Holfhouser
General Assembly
North Carolina
Holfhouser
Greenville
East Carolina University
Labor pact talks loom as URW targets 20-25 percent gains
United Rubber Workers plans a three year deal with Firestone Goodrich Goodyear and Uniroyal. A first year 10-11 percent raise is eyed along with 5-6 percent in years two and three. Fringe benefits rise and an early retirement push gain momentum as inflation pressures wage talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rubber Workers Union
Firestone, Goodrich, Goodyear
Uniroyal
Nation’s Business Magazine
Teamsters
United Auto Workers
Garment Workers
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers
United Rubber Workers
URW
Business Week
UAW
Watergate Break-in Details Emerge in Grand Jury Testimony
James McCord, former Nixon campaign security chief, testifies about the May Memorial Day break-in at the Democratic headquarters. He describes seven Cubans and himself entering, with roles: electronics, files, photography, and lookout. McCord recalls the entry via back stairs, and a locksmith or forced entry at the front. He places the bugging device purchase in Chicago and links it to Spencer Oliver’s phone. McCord also notes he disposed of most equipment after the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James McCord
Nixon
Spencer Oliver
McCord
Bernard) Barker
Barker
Frank) Sturgis
Howard) Hunt
Watergate Hotel
Frank Sturgis
Grand Jury
Chicago
Seymour Glanzer
U. S
Glanzer
Stevens
Stevens Company
Sood By Holt McPherson Enterprise Editor Emeritus
Sood recalls a weekend tour of middle America amid Mississippi floodwaters delaying spring planting and harming crops. He notes persistent rain, a receding river, and potential second surge while praising ACEJ journalism education accreditation and Chick UNC Chapel Hill progress. The piece highlights St. Louis Gateway Arch and urban rejuvenation despite regional declines and county growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Missouri
Middle America
Mississippi
Clarence Yokelys
Clarence Jr
Gulf of Mexico
Pierre Laclede
Mississipi
St. Louis County
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Joe Brown
Bowles
Gene Anderson
Senator Soaper
Bella
High Point Enterprise
Daily News
Mildred Campbell Thomasville
N.C
Times Syndicate
Merry
By Jack Anderson
Holt McPherso Enterprise
Memphis
Warren H. Phillips
Wall Street Journal
Dow Jones Company
Council
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina School of Journalism
John B. Adams
Norval Neil Luxon
New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Phillips
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