Democrats yearn for Ted Kennedy amid convention chaos
Bruce Biossat surveys a Democratic convention landscape split between the party’s reform drive and the desire of some members for Ted Kennedy to rescue them from internal strife. Kennedy, wary of risk, is not seeking the role, yet the fantasy persists as McGovern leads and Republicans prepare a steadier nominating process.
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Klassen Postal Miracle Man Raises Postal Hope
Editorial notes that Postmaster General Ted Klassen earns praise from Congress and postal critics alike. Optimism centers on his plan to curb rate hikes by upgrading operations, mechanization, supervision, scheduling, and internal promotions to boost morale and productivity, potentially avoiding a $459 million rate increase.
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Time to control handguns gains fresh momentum
The Sioux City Journal notes that the Wallace assassination attempt fuels calls for gun control. It cites NRA lobbying that trimmed national registration and owner licensing, explains loopholes in 1968 laws, and cites estimates of 24 million private handguns, 2.5 million new annually, and high importation rates.
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Quotes on defense, cinema, and height bias spark debate
A collection of public figures comments spans defense spending, film’s shaping role for youth, war mindset, and economic bias against tall leaders. Melvin Laird criticizes McGovern cuts while North Korea’s Kim Il Sung praises military readiness. Edwin S. Cohen argues tax policy should favor tall people, with a height cutoff of 5 feet 6 inches.
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Today in History July 13 1972 events and birthdays
July 13 marks several historic items including 1863 draft riots in New York City with about 1000 killed, 1787 Northwest Territory government ordinance, 1925 W C Fields Broadway stint, 1960 JFK nominated, and notable notes from 10, 5, and 1 year ago. Includes birthday of Dave Garroway aged 59.
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Boyle's column: old timer versus old fogg explained
HAL BOYLE contrasts the two aging types noting an old timer earns respect through experience while an old fogg is scorned for closed-mindedness. He argues a true old timer remains curious, sociable, and in step with life, whereas a fogg clings to yesterday and bores others.
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World Almanac notes pasta varieties and consumption
The World Almanac states that Americans eat about one billion pounds of pasta yearly. It explains pasta is usually made from durum wheat flour and comes in over 100 shapes and many sizes such as macaroni spaghetti ravioli noodles and lasagne.
Pyongyang seeks Western ties amid Cold War pressures
Washington reports North Korea under Kim Il Sung faces economic woes and growing pressure from Moscow and Beijing. Officials say he aims for Western economic aid and tech ties while seeking reduced defense costs with the South. Analysts compare to Yugoslavia’s Western-backed independence efforts as a model.
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Bruce Biossat compares McGovern to Goldwater in leftwing bid
Bruce Biossat notes the McGovern campaign mirrors Goldwater's 1964 path with devoted cadres and primary wins but lacks broad Democratic establishment support. He warns McGovern faces insider opposition, waning labor backing, and doubts about translating primary momentum into a general-election win.
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