The 1972 Campaign as Human Drama and History
A reflective piece on the 1972 presidential race noting the dramatic cast and events from Chappaquiddick to Watergate. It argues fiction mirrors reality, highlights Nixon and McGovern family dynamics, and stresses post election national challenges require compassion and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edgar Allen Poe
George Wallace
Alabama
North
Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Ed Muskie
George McGovern
Senator
Eagleton
Muskie
Manchester
N.H
Martha Mitchell
Teddy White
Editorial warns against mixing Bible creation with science in biology texts
The California Board of Education is urged to avoid inserting religious content into science textbooks. The National Academy of Sciences argues religion and science are separate realms, and blending them may confuse students and mislead both scientific and religious understanding. The editorial urges protecting clear boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
National Academy of Sciences
California
Academy
Wentworth Abandons Incline Village Board Bid
Chapman Wentworth, longtime California publisher and Nevada editor, runs Wentworth & Associates at Incline Village. He withdrew weeks into a bid for one of three seats on the Incline Village General Improvement District, saying objectivity could be questioned if he served on the board. The piece endorses his decision as sound for a reporter covering local agency activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Wentworth
California
Nevada
Ue Show
Bu‘reau
Wentworth & Associates
Incline Village
Lake Tahoe
Wentworth
Long Beach Library Needs More Books Not Just New Building
Editor argues Long Beach ranks 22nd among 37 mid sized U.S. cities for books per capita while planning a new Lincoln Park library and facing a past fire. He urges public discussion on funding, scheduling acquisitions, and expanding the book stock beyond cosmetic upgrades.
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Long Beach Public Library
Long Beach
Lincoln Park
Frances Henselman
United States
City works fast EDITOR commend long beach crews
Douglas E Bateman commends Long Beach street maintenance for prompt service addressing a standing water problem at his home. He notes a written request on Oct 1, an inspector visit Oct 4, work starting Oct 10, and completion soon after, praising the inspector and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Douglas E, Bateman
Nixon wins big by portraying order and unity in America
In Greensboro Nixon faced antiwar hecklers and directed cameras to show the majority of middle class voters. The piece argues his long run tactics, focus on work, law and order, and cautious populism won broad GOP and Democratic backing, with foreign policy and domestic crime bolded as drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greensboro
N.C
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Middle America
George McGovern
McGovern
Duke University
Law School
Congress
Senate
Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Agnew
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Chappaquid
Edward Kennedy
Democratic Party
Richard Nixon
Pat Brown
Beverly Hilton
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Finch
Klein
Ziegler
White House
Julie
Tricia Nixon
Eisenhower
Julie Nixon
Tricia
Harvard
China
Soviet Union
James Reston
NEW York Times News Service
Press
Telecram
Pine Avenue
Herman H. Ridder
Danial H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Lines
Don Ohl
Larry Allison
Sterling Ramis
Bert Resnik
la, Collins Sr
Bernard J.ridder Jr
Don Nutter
W. J. Morrissey
Editorial
Ranklin V
Barger JR
America
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