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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
16
Editorial notes Nixon will keep Spiro Agnew on the GOP ticket amid speculation about John Connally. Agnew offers an olive branch to editors and voters, urging calm and fairness. He plans a campaign focused on issues, while the president leads in polls on war, economy, and reelection prospects.
Boise Cascade Corp may accelerate withdrawal from recreational land ventures in California and beyond amid lagging sales and unfavorable publicity from lawsuits filed by the California attorney general. The company calls the suits unwarranted but acknowledges they have clouded its reputation. The vice president in charge pledged to complete current obligations to land buyers and continue dues payments, aiming for a graceful exit and a restoration of its stock's standing and perceived soundness.
Executive Editor Tom Reay notes Mogen David Wine Corp selects Rockford to test new products and host the nation's first pop wine tasting Friday July 28 at the Faust Hotel. Reay touts Rockford as a cross country taste test and market of average consumers.
A retrospective on the 1972 campaign notes Nixon odds rising due to economic gains and a winding war, but stresses unemployment and inflation remain stubborn. It argues McGovern’s challenge hinges on peace talks, economy, and party unity, while warning a swift victory is not assured. It highlights Mansfield’s leadership and the fragile political landscape.
Letters discuss Linda Jenness of the Socialist Workers Party being ruled off the Ohio ballot for being “too young” while age 35 is required for president. The piece notes legal ambiguities, mentions figures like Dr Benjamin Spock and Henry Wallace, and advocates further discussion on the amendment process and marijuana legalization debate.
A Long Beach mother shares her 12 year old son's letter written aboard the USS Okinawa off Vietnam. He condemns Governor Wallace, laments political violence, and calls for unity while defending the U S Navy mission to defend the nation and counter a free nation. He also mentions opposition to antiwar protesters and long hair.
The White House announces Agnew will stay on the Republican ticket, signaling Nixon’s strategy to hold conservative votes and appeal to moderates. Connally says he will stay within the Democratic Party, pursue an alternative centrist platform, and support Nixon’s re election while working to curb McGovern’s leftward drift.
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