Injustice in Wyoming County Candidate List Narrowed
The Register misnamed Robert Wylie as a candidate and left out C. E. Allen from a political questionnaire. Canvass recount shows Allen won by two votes after a May primary, highlighting voting accuracy and the need for proper candidate questioning.
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Register
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Mullens
House of Delegates
Wyoming County
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Pineville
C. E. “Blackie” Allen
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Costly free mail for congressmen sparks ethics debate
The Miami Herald notes free mail costs have soared from 14.6 million to 18.4 million and now 212 million in an election year. Candidates challenge incumbents, arguing taxpayer funded outreach aids reelection, raising calls for election and campaign finance reforms amid rising public interest.
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Miami
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Leaves Prolific Fall Spread Stirs City Debate
Florence Morning News notes researchers at National Geographic Society estimate a 60 year old shade tree drops about 35000 leaves each fall with needles adding similarly. The piece chides missing explanations for the large ground deposits and asserts leaves and needles can “procreate” once on the ground in a playful, sensational tone.
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National Geographic Society
Society
National Geographic
Florence
C.C
Morning News
Honest Dick's Used Car Lot Sells a Ceasefire Eight
Herbert Haney visits Honest Dick's to consider a red and white Ceasefire Eight. Henry the top salesman offers 18 pages of fine print and easy terms while Honest Dick signs off on a rapid delivery. Haney, uneasy but told the deal is set for next Tuesday or October 31, is pressed for a final chat.
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Honest Dick
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Mr. Haney
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Honest Dick's Used Car Lot Contract Chaos
A buyer confronts Honest Dick's dealer over a car sale involving an uncertain title and a Saigon owner. The dealer tries to pressure a higher price while promising a signed contract by October 31. The buyer storms out, leaving the deal in doubt and both sides distrustful.
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Henry
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Mr. Hanoy
McGovern's early campaign underperforming in New York
In New York on November 6, 1972, George S. McGovern spoke at a city Democratic unity dinner. His flat delivery and lengthy remarks failed to capture attention as polls showed little awareness of him, though he pressed for drastic war and domestic reform.
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David Murray
New York
George 5S
McGovern
City
Democratic Unity
Vietnam
Gary Hart
Richard Wade
McGovern’s final push in the 1972 Wisconsin race and last days
The piece traces George McGovern’s late campaign arc as he secured the nomination, moving from a listening, low key style to a tougher, war focused stance. It contrasts his appeal as an emphatic yet imperfect speaker with Nixon as an elusive opponent, ending with a biblical metaphor of courage before the rematch.
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McGovern
Samuel Clemens
Eagleton
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Helen Jepson to Sing at Woodrow Wilson High School
The Raleigh Register notes a cold snap from the Rockies to the panhandle and blowing snow in Minnesota. Noted lyric soprano Helen Jepson will perform at Woodrow Wilson High School next week under Beckley Community Concert Association.
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Raleigh Register
Rockies
Texas Panhandle
Minnesota
Helen Jepson
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley Community Concert Association
Nixon Presses Unity Amid Divisive Campaign Rhetoric
President Nixon urged a nationwide audience that unity will outlast electoral tallies while critics cite bitterness over school busing amnesty and court picks. He touted neighborhood schools and promised no amnesty for draft dodgers as he votes early in San Clemente and heads to Washington for returns.
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San Clemente
Washington
White House
Vote Talk Turns Personal as Archie Backed George
The column ponders election exhortations and voter sentiment with satire. The author jokes that politicians and TV figures push turnout while revealing a personal preference for George McGovern, recalling a history of voting for perceived losers.
Witty Barbs on Perfection and Everyday Oddities
A collection of quips defining perfection, unemployment, packing troubles, eccentrics, old-timers and office atmosphere. The speaker contrasts idealism with reality, noting the absurdity of consigned norms and the boss’s direct drafts.
Race as the hidden force in the 1972 campaign
The Times-Yankelovich surveys suggest race is the central issue in the 1972 race, benefiting Nixon. Defectors from McGovern cite fears over minority gains, while many Democrats stay loyal, shaping a Nixon lead amid debates on welfare, crime, and education.
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New York Times
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Richard Nixon
Brooklyn
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Jesse Jackson
Chicago
Times-Yankelovich
Times
Nixon
George McGovern
George Wallace
Alabama
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