Nixon set to unveil surprise move in closing campaign
Washington report predicts a late October Nixon announcement on Vietnam may reshape the race against McGovern. Analysts say the plan centers on a strong core message, with a two week touring schedule likely if well received, aiming to surpass past landslide margins and silence critics. Nixon seeks a decisive knockout to end the contest.
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McGovern's split coalition reshapes 1972 race
William S. White argues McGovern's nomination and convention tactics fractured the Democratic party, labor, and ethnic blocs. He warns that the three pillars may never reunite, leaving the Nixon campaign advantaged and the party permanently divided.
McGovern Faces Antiwar Divide in Minnesota Midwest
The piece argues Minnesota swing voters, especially in New Ulm Brown County, favor isolationism tied to German heritage and antiwar sentiment. It notes McGovern’s antiwar emphasis risks losing key regions and cites historical German-American voting patterns toward Harding, La Follette, and WWII stances. It also references Yankelovich polls showing Nixon leads 3 to 1 among German-Americans.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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William ‘Liberty Bell
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Henry Wallace
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Colleges feel ripple effects of 18 year old vote law
A survey of nearly 400 public colleges warns that extending voting rights to 18 21 year olds could void nonresident tuition for out of state students. Losses could reach 250 300 million annually. If nonresident tuition is illegal colleges may raise all tuition to recoup lost income.
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Robert F. Carbone
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Hart Proposal Aims At Special Hearing Officers
Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan proposes a special staff of hearing officers for the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee to reduce direct senator contact with the public. He argues this would alleviate overcrowded hearings and encourage more efficient member participation.
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Philip A. Hart
Michigan
Jone
Nixon aide backs shield laws to protect reporters
Herbert Klein, Nixon's director of communications, urges shield laws to guard newsmen from revealing sources. The NJ jailing of Peter J Bridge for refusing a grand jury source has prompted reconsideration of the contempt citation. Newsmen nationwide welcome source-protection laws.
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Nixon
Peter J. Bridge
New Jersey
Thoughts for Today on faith and rebirth for leaders
The reflection cites John 3 16 urging belief in Jesus for eternal life and warns that without a revival of religious spirit among leaders and people worldwide civilization could slide into a deep abyss despite great victories. Dorothy Thompson stresses renewing faith across society.
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Dorothy Thompson
Q and A Tidbits From an Old Almanac
A feminine form of Charles is Charlotte. Four states meet at one corner Arizona Colorado New Mexico and Utah. A lute typically has six pairs of strings.
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New Mexico
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Mirror of the Mind on Customer Courtesy and Parental Roles
The piece argues against the shopper as king approach and suggests empathy from sales staff. It notes tests could measure emotional maturity and warns marital dynamics reveal neurotic traits. It also questions parental influence on teen conflict through overprotective chaperoning and late curfews.
Oklahoma Debates Move to School Bus Venue
In Oklahoma a new Amtrak court ruling on liquor sales sparks talk of odd outcomes with travel and tickets. Ed Edmondson and Dewey Bartlett are joked to host a future debate on a school bus as policy fodder. Some women back the ERA defending domestic life and religiously framed inequality.
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Amtrak
Oklahoma
Ed Edmondson
Dewey Bartlett
Yesteryears 10 Years Ago In Local PTA and Civic Notes
In Cache PTA meeting Congressman Victor Wickersham says teachers stay for the work. Zane Cowan and Page Shurley join Benevolent Patriotic Order dues. Fire crews extinguish exhaust fan and motor fire on Jake Mazen Corp roof. Eckles speaks on Lawton life to Lincoln School fourth graders. E H Hanes hosts Pershing Home Demonstration Club gathering.
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Victor Wickersham
PTA
Zane Cowan
Page Shurley
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Dues
M. H. Keith
Eckles
Lawton
Lincoln School
E. H. Hanes
Charles E. Brewer
Indiahoma
B. L. Sherwood
Rufus Carothers
Thursday Bridge
Horoscopes for Tuesday October 17 1972 Aries through Libra
Horoscope for October 17 1972 notes big doings for Aries and urges forward steps. It highlights Taurus progress, Gemini caution, Cancer drive, Leo imagination, Virgo balance, Libra caution, Scorpio initiative, Sagittarius caution, Capricorn reaction, Aquarius decisiveness, and Pisces openness.births listed Robert Lansing Rita Hayworth Montgomery Clift. notes Libras can suit theater and corporate roles.
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Amer
Statesman
Rita Hayworth
Montgomery Clift
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