Ring Out The Bells On Independence Day Tradition
A 1776 anniversary event rings the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall Philadelphia at 2 p.m. EDT with a descendant of a signer. Simultaneous observances in Buena Park California and nationwide readings urge renewed pledge of liberty and freedom.
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Secret Service and Mariners Snap More Photos
The note humorously links Secret Service agents at campaign meetings with Mariners near Mars, both described as taking more pictures now. The excerpt includes a Bible verse from II Corinthians 5 17 about new creation in Christ.
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Night Of The Snake At Go Go Lounge Surprises
A surprise party for Vincent Sisson unfolds in a lawyer's office as Murray Burnie presents a St Christopher medal for his sailing trip to Europe. A real eight-foot black snake died after a go go dance at Burnie's venue causing shock among patrons.
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Hate and Archie Bunker in a nationwide debate
Paul Harvey argues that Archie Bunker reflects ordinary Americans resisting change not hatred. Critics from the ADL and NAACP accuse the show of promoting bigotry, while Harvey contends Archie's fear mirrors a threatened majority. He asserts militant minorities rarely face similar depictions on TV.
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McGovern Campaign Faces Weaknesses From California Analysis
The California head-to-head with Humphrey reveals key McGovern vulnerabilities. Loss of Jewish votes, weak youth turnout, unexplainable $1000 giveaways tax plan, and a shift to an Establishment image while Nixon looms. His task is to win over party leaders and energize young and Jewish voters.
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McGovern Reforms Failed to Widen Democratic Nomination
The McGovern commission reforms are portrayed as not expanding democracy. Instead they shifted influence to a new elite that captured delegate selection in several states while broad voter turnout remained low. Critics say the reforms favored ideologically driven minority blocs over mass Democratic participation.
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Millionaire Lottery Push Sparks Letters to Editor
Readers urge Ohio lottery passage and mail campaigns to Sens. Gray and Kurfess. The letters praise policing, critique federal aid, and call for sound economic policies amid inflation concerns and tax worries.
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