Vice Presidents Count Too In 1972 Campaign Context
As the 1972 campaign nears, the piece weighs who will be the Democratic and Republican vice presidential nominees and whether they are fit to become president. It cites 1840 Whigs with John Tyler as a cautionary tale, where a VP candidate’s later actions reshaped history and warns careful selection of vice presidents alongside presidents.
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Andrew Jackson
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Virginia
Tyler
Jackson
Harrison
Texas
Destitute Spoiled Brats and the American System
The piece argues that critics can afford to protest many North American events due to U.S. productivity. It notes U S production versus European and Asian nations, claiming one American farmer feeds 42, while others feed far fewer per person. It warns of decline if simple gratitude fades into spoiled behavior.
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France
Italy
China
U.S
U.S.S.R
Japan
West Germany
United Kingdom
United States
Two Democratic Candidates McGovern and Harris Enter Field
Two announced Democrats McGovern and Harris face the challenge of gaining attention amid a slate of unannounced hopefuls. The race tightens as media exposure and early momentum become crucial for distinguishing contenders and shaping voter reach.
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McGovern
Harris
Man Born Blind Washed and Saw Returning Jesus Miracle
A narrative of a man born blind who followed Jesus command to wash in the pool and regained sight, illustrating a miracle attributed to Jesus. The event highlights faith and recognition of divine power recorded in the Gospel.
No Matter How You Slice It Golf Rant From Allenhurst
Bob Considine jeers at golf, mocks the sport’s TV cult status and tech gimmicks, recalls teaching his “cigarette under the arm” slice cure, and derides players like Nicklaus and Coody while lampooning the sport’s obsession with hardware and betting ethics.
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Wilfy
Middletown Journal subscription rates and details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options and pricing for different delivery methods. It covers newsstand copies 15 cents weekdays and 25 cents Sundays, motor route plans totaling 3.47 monthly in installments or 3.20 in four weeks, plus a 15 cent monthly service charge, and mail subscriptions with annual rates for local and outside areas, including a 38 dollar yearly rate outside the U.S. Founded 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Has Vatican II Renewed the Catholic Church?
Jeffrey Hart surveys the Vatican II era and cites James Hitchcock and Garry Wills to argue that reform efforts largely failed. He notes philosophical drift, liturgical disconnection, weak ecumenism, and waning lay renewal as conservatives warned, while progressives face critique and fading expectations. The piece previews a follow up column.
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Vatican
Pope John
Schweitzer
Einstein
Woodstock College
Maryland
America
Manhattan
Commonweal
James Hitchcock
St. Louis University History Department
Vatican II
Hitchcock
God
Garry Wills
Wills
Lest The Old Traditions Fail Voice From Dartmouth Debate
Tom Braden argues that traditions should not imprison intelligence in the Dartmouth College debate over admitting women. He cites Amy Lowell and Amy Spock, defends feminist ideals, and urges education as the path to equal pay, opportunity, and fair treatment, while noting alumni and faculty divides in Hanover.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Amy Lowell
Hovey
Kate Miller
Uite
Charlie the Arabian Reacts to Odd Antics on Farm
Joy Jones reports her Arabian horse Charlie has not performed his usual tricks for three days. He has mixed in antics like circling, tail-raising, and head between his legs. A dramatic night when he bolted after a bull whip left him head down and bucking, Joy rode it out and learned to stop wearing tennis shoes.
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Gillette
Jersey Giants
Vietnam
Muhammad Ali
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Gary Player
Arnie Palmer
Nicklaus
Charles Coody
Abilene
Tex
Akron
Coody
Trevino
Bruce Crampton
Joy Jones
Charlie
Joy
Ridiculous Request to Reward Students Sparks Outcry
A reader denounces Cincinnati public schools seeking 150000 to 175000 from the government to reward outstanding students. The letter blasts government aid cuts, cites Ohio districts closing, and mocks the Preble Shawnee district’s plea, arguing the request is ridiculous and may provoke further government scrutiny.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ike Franklin
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