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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
2
Credit Card Use Grows Despite Mixed Approval
A University of Michigan survey finds about half of families use credit cards and three are typical for users, with some households holding six or more. Despite widespread use, 75 percent view cards as risky, and cards do not replace money or checks but add to monthly check writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mandell
United States
University of Michigan
Institute For Social Research
Mandell
America
Navy ends WAVES acronym and names change
On the thirtieth anniversary of women joining the Navy on July 30, 1942, the service ends the WAVES acronym and refers to all members as women in the Navy. Women now serve globally, including England, Japan, Spain, Iceland, Italy, Germany, and Guam, with women in Pacific Fleet air squadrons and a female helicopter plane captain noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PACE
COPE
CROP
HUD
NASA
Navy
WAVES
Regular
Naval Reserve
United States
England
Japan
Spain
Iceland
Italy
Germany
Guam
Pacific Fleet Air
Private Business Efficiency and Weekend News Delivery
A newspaper note questions efficiency after a large conglomerate mailed a release overnight weekend. The 71 cent postage contrasted with a 8 to 16 cent alternative, announcing a 20 story hotel project in a southwestern city.
Supreme Court to rule on Hatch Act constitutional challenge
The 1936 Hatch Act limits political activity by federal and federally funded workers. A federal court struck down one section as vague, prompting the Supreme Court to now settle the dispute and define a narrowly drawn anti political involvement law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack C. Landau
Wewhouse News Servic
Washington
World Projects Administration
WPA
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Congress
Philadelphia Mint
Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission
Dcision
Justice Department
National Association of Letter Carries
Afl-Cio
California
New Jersey
Oregon
Florida
Arizona
Minnesota
Subscription Rates By Mail From United Press International
Rates for United Press International subscriptions by mail are listed for daily and Sunday editions. One year costs 38.11 dollars, six months 19.06 dollars, and three months 9.79 dollars where no delivery service is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Bible Verses Reflect Presidential Faith and Values
The piece contrasts McGovern and Nixon through their favorite scriptures. McGovern frames Micah 6 8 and Luke 9 24 urging justice and sacrifice, while Nixon favors Isaiah 32 17 Judges 5 31 and Mark 8 36 emphasizing peace and personal integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Israel
Canaan
Seniority System Remains Safe From Reform Demands
Washington The Senate voted to nominate James Eastland of Mississippi for president pro tempore, upholding the long tradition that the senior majority member holds the post. The platform calls for open ballots and curbs on seniority benefits, but party control remains essential for real change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate
James C. Eastland
Mississippi
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Congress
Miami Beach
National Democratic Party
National Party
Eastland
John C. Stennis
Armed Services Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wayne L. Morse
D-Ore
Supreme Court
Fred Harris
D-Okla
Stennis
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
House
Eagleton Interlude and McGovern's Vice Presidential Dilemma
A Monday morning quarterback view questions if George McGovern erred by forcing Tom Eagleton to withdraw as the Democratic running mate. The piece compares the episode to Nixon's 1952 slush fund scandal and debates the fitness issue versus public disclosure and political impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Eagleton
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Tom Eagleton
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Eagleton Mental Health Controversy Sparks Democratic Debate
The piece questions George McGovern's handling of Tom Eagleton's psychiatric history, arguing Eagleton has overcome his past and is fit for office. It notes doctors' certification, Eagleton's political rise, and asks whether the ticket decision affected public perception and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagleton
Missouri
U. S. Senate
Richard Nixon
Tom Eagleton
George McGovern
Political Deviates Need Not Apply Did You Ever Pick Your Nose Left-Handed
A satirical tale recounts McGovern and Eagleton facing questions on background checks and electric shock therapy during the 1972 campaign. It parodies Spiro Agnew’s 1976 vice presidential pick Gideon Thwaite and notes scandal claims, joking about drug arrests and travel logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McGovern
Pocatello
Gideon
Spiro
White House
Washington
Thwaite
Andy Jackerson
America
Agnew
Copyright Chronicle Publishing Co
Timely Quotes From Campaign Manager Quote Leader
Gary Hart of the McGovern campaign is quoted stressing planning by noting that to fail to plan is to plan for failure. The remark reflects campaign strategy themes during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hart
McGovern
Cale
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Jesus
Adlai. E. Stevenson
Humanity
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Mideast
By Raymond Lahr
Raleigh Register
Robert C. Cooper
Beckley Lodge No. 95
Howe Street
Moore
Art Hoppe
Spiro Agnew
Howard Hughes
Canada
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