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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
6
A Scholastic Magazines poll of 75 000 pupils in 2 000 schools shows 67 percent backing Nixon and 25 percent McGovern as of early October in the 1976 contest. Only 57 percent trust Nixon with parents, 16 percent trust McGovern.
The proposal would allow districts to start programs not specifically forbidden by the legislature, increasing local authority while preserving legislative power to prohibit practices if judge concern arises. It argues the change enables use of local talent and resources for efficient education. The note also mentions recommending a yes vote on Proposition 3.
A set of letters argues over George McGovern and Richard Nixon, praising and condemning their campaigns. Editors attack McGovern as a con artist and smear artist while supporting Nixon as pragmatic, with reflections on the judiciary, police, and national direction. Writers urge voter engagement and caution about political tactics.
Greeks express skepticism as Washington signals a preference to invite exiled King Constantine back to stalls in Greece and restore parliamentary rule, while the State Department defends a non intervention stance. Critics view the Athens base move as political leverage to aid recruitment and consolidate the regime, despite NATO ties and historical caution.
US budget documents show Saigon officials diverted about 21 million dollars from an open import fund to luxury goods including vintage wines, Italian motorcycles, and Japanese TVs, with only a small fraction spent on essential rice and medicine for South Vietnam’s civilians. The article also notes large portions of the budget were spent in Japan and on items taxed to supposedly curb inflation, while some funds allegedly leak to private accounts.
The piece weighs McGovern’s proposal to end the Vietnam War, arguing its practicality is uncertain and may fail to deliver Saigon a political settlement. It warns Hanoi could doubt the plan, fear U.S. leverage lost, and contemplate a coalition with an international cease-fire while delaying unification under Hanoi. It notes Shriver’s negotiation role and the potential for renewed conflict if McGovern’s approach collapses.
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