Nixon Triumphs Aims For Landslide In 1972 Election
Nixon's comeback story is urged as a strong Republican path to victory in November. He claims labor support weakens for Democrats while courting the youth vote and unifying the party. McGovern’s nomination raises GOP hopes of shifting Congress, though heavy turnout remains uncertain.
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Powell urges self critique to curb youth alienation
Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell warns that America's habit of harsh self criticism damages the nation. He joins Arnold Beichman in urging a calmer record, arguing persistent doubt breeds alienation among American youth and calls for steadier national discourse.
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Critique of American Society and Youth Perspectives
The passage argues against broad negative critiques of religion democracy and capitalism. It urges balance and responsibility praising American institutions and values while noting young people can be warped by radical criticism. It warns that relentless negativity harms national well being.
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Posthumous cults and Lenny Bruce’s fading stature
The piece notes posthumous cults form around celebrities after death. Lenny Bruce is described as a foul mouthed comic whose posthumous fame remains weak, with critics deriding his legacy while others contrast it with champions of free speech. Contends Bruce never attained real stature.
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Nixon clamps down on right to work plank at 1972 GOP meet
At Camp David Nixon ordered Ehrlichman to push a strongest pro labor plank and signal repudiation of any 14(b) right to work measure. The maneuver aimed to keep conservative Southern and Western delegates aligned while steering the platform toward anti labor protections.
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GOP Campaign Workers Hear Pep Talk at Convention
The Republican National Convention atmosphere signals optimism as Nixon aides plan national outreach to raise money and expand the voter base. Strategists stress courting 18 to 25 year olds and early momentum against Democrats. The Vietnam War winds down with 23,700 troops in South Vietnam and no draftees, shifting focus to domestic issues and disaster relief.
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Times Change As Democrats Sit With Republicans In Miami Beach
A Miami Beach anecdote shows Democrats for Nixon dining with Republicans at a convention venue. Conversations cover class, culture, wine, music, and perceived political shifts, with both sides praising each other and noting shared affinities amid the campaign climate. The piece reflects a rare bipartisan cordiality during the Republican National Convention.
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Monroe News-Star Publication Details and Staff
The Monroe News-Star lists publishers from 1929 to 1952 and officers including William H. Bronson as President and Director and Patricia Ewing Kendrick as Secretary. It notes second class postage in Monroe Louisiana and identifies staff such as Jack S. Campbell and William C. Hardin. The paper is an independent daily printed with Associated Press affiliation and nationwide representation through Branham Moloney.
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