Debates Should Bring Nixon McGovern Faceoffs
The piece argues for televised Nixon McGovern debates to sharpen election focus. It notes Nixon and McGovern, with Clark MacGregor and others opposing or supporting debates. It urges voters deserve clear comparisons on major issues and contests the idea that such debates would harm foreign policy or peace talks.
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Thera
Nixon
George McGovern
MacGregor
Republican National
Robert Dole
Melvin Laird
Rogers
McGovern
Voters of America
GOP Backs Into the Future at National Convention
Ernest B. Furgurson argues the 1960s court rulings on one man one vote shifted power toward larger states and Democrats, warning the Republican National Committee may turn back to favor smaller rural states. He notes Conservative Republicans fear McGovern-leaning reforms, while Nixon and Agnew claim neutrality as the party debates proportional representation and future viability.
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George McGovern
Mr. Agnew
Republican National Committee
Smalter
GOP
Democrats
1976 a distant battle analysis of Agnew and 76
Kilpatrick surveys 1976 GOP prospects focusing on Spiro Agnew and vice president potential rivals. He notes the stop Agnew impulse, delegate reforms, and Percy as a possible challenger if liberal reform prevails. Age, media battles, and future contenders Baker Tower Laird Mathias Buckley loom as possible 1976 nominees.
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Agnew
Order of the Ogre
Asmew
Richard Nixon
International Platform Association
Percy
Illinois
Senate
Times
John B. Conally
Howard H. Baker, Jr
Tennessee
John G. ‘Tower
Texas
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Defense
Melvin R.laird
Maryland
Charles €. Mathias
New York
James. K
Muscatine Journal masthead and staff credits
Muscatine Journal presents its independent daily record with publisher William L. Fahy, controller Max Christy, editor Gil Dietz, managing editor Harold Blake, advertising sales manager David White, and circulation manager Wendell Grinstead.
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William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
Memories and happiness rise above money in life
NEW YORK AP reflects on memories as lasting value beyond wealth. The piece recalls Milton Berle on TV, a Boy Scout overnight, a father's gray hair, circus sights, a child's dog, and the simple joys that linger, highlighting how memories prove happiness once occurred and offer hope for more.
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New
York
Milton Berle
The Good Old Days And Other Voices From The Past
A fragmented reminiscence recalls 1920s life and social norms. The speaker contrasts freight trains and forbidden freedoms with rural hospitality and parental discipline, touching on hair fashion, work norms, and newspaper debates. Mentions Walter Mitchell and Westbrook Pegler.
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Réa
Walter
Witchell
Westbrook
Pegler
Local notes and obliques from Muscatine area
A patchwork of village items lists are promissory notes about orders from Edward Barnordon and pickups at Draper and Shepard. A German band roamed town playing amid small crowds. Historic property transfers are noted on Fourth Street. New auto registrations include several names and local businesses. A Wyoming trip returns to Oak Street in Muscatine. Ten years back a dairy phyto project was showcased by John Scott at the West Liberty centennial fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barnardon
Draper’s and
Shepard's
Charles Nyenhuis
Fourth Street
Spruce and
Linn Streets
Exo’ King
John. Scott
Wilton
Muscatine County
Today in History Highlights and Birthdays
On this date in 1941 Nazi troops reached the outskirts of Leningrad during World War II. Notable anniversaries include Jacob Barsimson landing at New Amsterdam in 1654 and Ann Franklin joining Newport Mercury in 1782. Birthdays listed for Carl Yastrzemski and others.
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Associated Press
Sovie
Leningrad
America
Jacob Barsimson
New Amsterdam
Ann Franklin
Newport Mercury
Rhode Island
William Howe
New York
Long Island
Alcohol and Blood Pressure Moderation Advice from Dr Thesteson
Reader asks if alcohol harms those with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Dr Thesteson says moderate drinking generally calms but does not lower blood pressure. Heavy drinking worsens weight gain and emotional stress, raising blood pressure. sedative effect can interact with antihypertensive meds, so moderation and doctor discussion are advised.
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Dr. Thesteson
Mit
Aereye Sa Ahd
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Committee For
Ernest B. Furgurson
Mr. Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Archibald Cox
Francis Sargent
Massachusetts
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Small Society
Brickman
Miami Beach
Fla
Spiro Agnew
South Carolina
Connecticut
Charles H. Percy
James J. Kilpatrick
Muscatine Journal
LEE
Gil Dietz
Clarence R. Slater
Phillips Street
Busch
D.’H. Strouse
East Eighth Street
Buick
Keith, Christison
West Liberty
Plymouth
Karl.c. Smith
Farmers Supply Store
Muscatine
Studebaker
Poole Transfer
Diemond T
Jesse
Wagher and Sons
Gary
Robert
Oak Street
Vic Cation
Yellowstone Park
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Cole
New Mexico
Japan
Korea
San Francisco
Dwight E. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Berlin
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston Red Sox
Marc Bohan
Michael Langhami
Thoste
Son
George Thosteson
M.D
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