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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
1
Jim Bishop writes from Jackson Mississippi about school integration, black mothers confronting white officials, and a city scarred by segregation. He recalls Montgomery era lessons, black pride, and the stubborn push for equality amid hostility and hope.
Ray Cromley argues Soviet withdrawal from Egypt favors Moscow in the long run but poses risks if setbacks hit other Arab states. He notes Nixon Kissinger linkage of U.S. aid to Soviet restraint and predicts Moscow will pivot to Syria Iraq Iran and other Arab lands while avoiding new heavy guarantees. The piece weighs Egypt as expendable to protect broader Soviet interests and bases.
The paper lists R H Ray as President and R H Ray as Managing Editor with Elizabeth R Sweeney as Treasurer Amye Taylor Ray as Secretary and Russell M Hickey as Editor. It notes Associated Press affiliation, subscription rates for carrier and mail, and second class postage details for Indiana and surrounding counties.
August 7 1922 saw a second no hit game in one season as Percy Malone of the Huntingdon Yellow Dogs shut out Indiana without a hit or run Malone on the New York Giants reserve list pitches for Huntingdon during Giants suspension to Aug 20 1947. A earlier fire destroyed Jefferson Tire and Supply Co rear of 1138 Philadelphia Street damaging property about 70000 dollars. Carter Avenue paving from Wayne Avenue to South Sixth Street approved by Indiana Borough Council per highway department plan.
Washington reports reveal a long researched laser weapon intended to blind enemy officers from over a mile away. The project, linked to Wright-Patterson AFB, was discussed at a secret Pentagon forum in San Diego and described as capable of backpack size deployment with lethal retinal effects.
Washington column notes George Meany shifts toward Nixon on golf, while AFL CIO COPE marshals funds and manpower for Congressional races. McGovern faces Machinists and Gilligan as potential VP pick amid broader labor unity to block Republicans in Senate contests.
New York AP column roundups notes on daily life and trivia. Highlights include U.S. bread consumption at 14 billion pounds yearly and 73 pounds per person, turtles spreading salmonella, and the Bastille’s noble comforts. Features quotes and trivia from HAL Boyle with questions on apostles, the moon, and Edison’s phonograph.
Capitol Hill observers report Yippies Zip pies and welfare groups plan to protest at the coming Republican convention in Miami Beach. Police vow to keep order and deter violence while some fear street actions could hurt McGovern or back Nixon. Authorities forecast a tense but controlled scene with efforts to avoid Chicago style chaos.
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