Lesson to be learned GOP must woo shirtsleeves
A Miami Beach NEA report notes influential Republicans see potential to regain a majority in 1972 but doubt a Nixon led surge will endure to 1976. It urges new outreach to labor and diverse groups, warns against misreading 1972 as permanent GOP ascent, and favors a broad, broadly based 1976 candidate who can sustain support beyond a McGovern backlash.
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Miami Beach
Nea
Nixon
George McGovern
McGovern
Edward Kennedy
GOP
Capital Lights Cut Crime. Washington Embraces Night Safety
Editorial notes Washington D C transforms into a city of lights with a 30 percent drop in crime in key districts after 20 months of installing 8000 sodium vapor lamps, part of a plan to convert 40000 of 60000 total lights. Tourism and nighttime street use rise as safer evenings draw visitors and locals alike.
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Paris
City of
Washington, D.C
City of Lights
Jack Hartley
Washington
Highway and Traffic Department
Capitol Hill
Lofton Shapes Weeklies Power in GOP Push
John Lofton, 31, editor of the Republican National Committee weekly Monday, turns a windowless office into a hub of party materials valued by Nixon loyalists. His bold reporting on Democrats and candid approach to content have made Monday a must read for GOP readers and a sharp tool in party messaging.
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John Lofton
Republican National Committee
Lofton
Nixon
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Miami Beach
Vermont
Florida
Reform needs reforming at Connecticut workshop raid
The Connecticut Prison Association staged a mock raid on a Crime and Corrections Workshop in Hartford to spark debate on law enforcement and prison reform. The stunt led to arrests as a chilling demonstration, inspiring the Lakeville Conference in Westport to educate public and lawmakers on system shortcomings and the causes of crime.
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Connecticut Prison Association
Foundation News
Association
Lakeville
Westport
Conn
First U S Paper Money Origin Described
The first paper currency in the United States consisted of noninterest bearing treasury notes authorized by Congress in 1861 as explained by Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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United States
Treasury
Acts of Congress
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Today in history highlights and birthdays list
Today is August 29 1972 a day of historical events including drownings at Portsmouth in 1782 the strangling of Atahualpa in 1533 the Phi lanthropist abolition paper in 1817 Carrie Nation hatchet attack 1961 and more notable items and birthdays Gen Lyman Lemnitzer 73 Barry Sullivan 60.
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Portsmouth
England
Peru
Atahualpa
Francisco Pizarro
The
Philanthropist
Mount Pleasant
Ohio
Carrie Nation
New York
John L. Sullivan
Queen Astrid
Belgium
Switzerland
Progressive Party
Henry A. Wallace
Durham
N.C
US Senate
Supreme Court
Felix Frankfurter
London
Gen
Man Lemnitzer
Barry Sullivan
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
Readers are invited to send letters up to 500 words bearing signature and address, with the address held on request. Submissions should be of general interest and avoid poor taste to be considered for publication.
Mitchum Reflects on Career and Public Image
New York AP interview with Robert Mitchum explores his long film run, his view of acting, and his genuine values. He dismisses public labels, notes honesty as key, and lists likes such as early mornings, steak and kidney pie, and good relations with women, while disliking poseurs and loud city life. He jokes about being forgotten on his 75th birthday and admits shock at reaching 30 years in the business.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Robert Mitchum
Hollywood
Bob
Mitchum
Bob Mitchum
Caesars Palace celebrates Julius Caesar statue birthday
In Las Vegas on July 12, a playful group dressed the 10 foot statue of Julius Caesar at Caesars Palace with a sash reading Happy Birthday, Big Julie, marking the Roman emperor's birthday with humor.
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Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
Julius Caesar
Hotel-Casino
Big Julie
Kissinger talks and North Vietnamese aims in Paris
Revealed documents show North Vietnamese commanders plan for an early cease fire and underground cadres while North VIetnamese insist on a Communist dominated coalition and full U.S. withdrawal. Nixon crew weighs options as McGovern’s strength looms. Paris talks keep Hanoi firm despite Kissinger sessions.
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NEA
Henry Kissinger
Saigon
Paris
Vietnam
Thieu
South Vietnam
Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
U.S
Indochina
Nixon
Long Kissinger
Mr. Nixon
White House
Sen
George McGovern
South
Soviet Union
United States
Nixon Campaign Focuses On Economy To Boost Nixon
BRUCE BIOSSAT reports Nixon aims to reassure voters on jobs wages and growth while attacking McGovern’s economic plans. Nixon argues his record against inflation taxes and growth faces, but the campaign view sees McGovern as more vulnerable on economics and questions his credibility and cost of proposed grants and tax reforms.
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NEA
Nixon
George McGovern
White House
McGovern
America
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