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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
3
McGovern abandons a $1000 Demogrant and proposes welfare reform as he seeks to broaden his base beyond New Politics. He named Wilbur Mills as possible Treasury Secretary and hints at possible Wallace as Attorney General, while critics doubt he can win over the Silent Majority.
Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Sam Ervin reveals widespread Army surveillance of civilians, with data stored on computers and millions of index cards. Records may be reconstituted despite orders to destroy, and the drive prompts debate on privacy and abuses of power.
The Council on Economic Priorities reports rapid gains in air and water pollution control by major pulp and paper firms. By 1975 most mills are expected to meet defined adequate standards, with 85 percent water and 95 percent air reduction. The finding notes minimal plant closings and broad regional cleanup advances.
A private survey by Rinfret-Boston Associates predicts that if Congress enacts McGovern major proposals to repeal the investment tax credit tighten depreciation and end depletion allowances capital expenditures would drop about 5.5 percent in 1973 and real spending would fall about 11 percent, signaling a severe recession impact. The study cites responses from over 600 firms and notes the proposals would not be fully enacted but could slow investment regardless.
Washington columnist argues Ramsey Clark omits the North Vietnam invasion that triggered U S bombing and South Vietnam devastation. The piece notes Nixon's response, ongoing U S presence, and aims for a cease fire and political settlement at Paris talks. It contrasts criticism of bombings with the invasion's role in driving U S military action.
In a presidential election year apathy rises as voters tune away from campaigns. Polls show strong public desire to switch channels and focus on everyday life as Labor Day nears. Young voters grow especially disenchanted with McGovern, Nixon leads, and the public awaits the post Labor Day focus on the campaign.
A satirical account claims Republican campaign money moves through a dizzying chain of intermediaries and locations from Houston to Miami and Mexico City, eventually funding ads and paraphernalia for the party. It lists figures, places, and prominent names in a farcical parade of cash and assets.
The Monroe News-Star, published daily except weekends, lists John D. Ewing and Wilson Ewing as prior publishers with Robert Ewing Jr. as chairman 1952 1970. It names officers including William H. Bronson as president and notes Associated Press affiliation and independence in reporting.
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