McGovern Campaign Proves a New Democratic Era Emerges
The McGovern candidacy reshapes the Democratic Party with disciplined, conciliatory, and reformist tactics. He seeks unity while facing labor discontent and mixed support from governors and legislators ahead of a long election against Nixon. The platform advocates Vietnam withdrawal and tax reform with focused education and welfare changes.
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Vietnam
McGovern
Nixon
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
White House
Sen. McGovern
Democratic Party
Truth and Triumph Sermon on Discovering Hidden Truths
Sermon argues God placed all truth in the universe and humans uncover discoveries over time. It cites Copernicus and Einstein to show initial church shock, then acceptance as science advances. Edison is praised for revealing electricity God already empowered. The sermon notes church embarrassment at new revelations.
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God
Nature
Copernicus
Earth
Coolant
Thomas Edison
Under Fire by CAPUS WAYNICK on changing political order
The piece argues that the establishment is a constant target of discontent and that sustained social progress requires balance. It cites historical examples from the French Revolution to Russia and China, urging caution with drastic change and urging cooperation in the face of resource limits and environmental concerns.
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Capus Waynick
Russia
China
Apostles of Change
Hubert Humphrey’s Miami Beach moment marks last hurrah
The piece recalls Hubert Humphrey’s Miami Beach visit as his final bid for the White House. It notes his 1949 Senate entry, a near miss in 1968, and reflects on his persistent pursuit of the presidency amid self judged errors after the Democratic convention defeat.
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Miami Beach
Hubert Humphrey
White House
Senate
Humphrey Fights On Then Plans Withdrawal After California Loss
In 1968 Humphrey tries to stay in the race after losing California by 11 votes at the convention credentials fight. He rallies with AFL-CIO backing, but labor leaders and governors urge him to quit. The Democrats fear further chaos as investigations reveal no telephone bugs after a series of eavesdropping concerns.
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Happy Warrior
California
George McGovern
Humphrey
Houston
Wisconsin
Patrick Lucey
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Europe
Meany
City Hall slow on Westchester Drive corridor project delays noted
Enterprise editor comments on the July 15 hearing delay for Westchester Drive improvement and concerns over federal and state funding, urging action to fix the long traffic bottleneck and criticizing local officials and consultants. The piece also reports on Southern Seating’s new house organ noting retirement and career moves, and a High Point tour by Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Wood through Eastern Europe and Russia with observations on communism and travel costs.
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High Point
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Southern
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Lois Freeman
Iris McGee
Nu Products Division
Dinette Parts
Nu Products
Shore Drive
Frank H. Wood
Bucharest
Romania
Constanza
Black Sea
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Kiev
Moscow
Leningrad
Russia
U.S
Warsaw
Rupert Harwell
Reykjavik
Iceland
W. D. Simmons Jr
Readers Digest Bicentennial cites turning points of Revolution
The article notes King's Mountain Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse as pivotal moments with General Nathanael Green's troops defeating Lord Cornwallis. It also covers local figures including Dr. John Benson, Randall B. Terry Jr., and Charles W. Patterson Jr., plus business and real estate insights and a memorial obituary for Patterson.
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Reader’s Digest
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Cowpens
Guilford Courthouse
Nathanael Green
Lord Cornwallis
John Benson
North Carolina
Randall B. Terry Jr
High Point Enterprise
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Allen Methane
YWCA
Mary Bethune
Frank H. Wood
Executives Club
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Leonard Woodcock
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Ed Mendenhall
International Real Estate Federation
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Asheville
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