Kennedy Meany tied to Kennedy 1972 bid and labor backing
The piece describes Edward Kennedy's covert 1972 strategy with AFL-CIO leader George Meany to gain labor backing for a presidential run. It details Meany's private leanings toward Jackson, COPE polling, and the use of Kennedy insiders and Janities to keep the no-decision ploy plausible while pursuing the nomination.
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Bolton
Edward M. Kennedy
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Aking Tho
Kennedy
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Meany
Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic Party
Humphrey
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
Jackson
Committee On Political Education
COPE
Muskie
McGovern
New York
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
Pakistan
Mr. Kennedy
al Barkan
Paul Jenkins
Boston
Reverse discrimination charge hits State Department over Indonesian post
Willy Heeres, Dutch American applicant, accuses the State Department of racial and religious bias in a bid to teach Indonesian at the Foreign Service Institute. The EEOC probe notes potential rule-driven discrimination while the Institute faced prior discrimination suits. Navy contractor claims résumés reveal a billion-dollar problem with design changes and late parts delivery amid calls for stricter controls.
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Washington
State Department
Willy Heiko Heeres
Foreign Service Institute
Dhis
Hnerarchy
Foggy Bottom
Department
Heeres
Indonesia
Hie
Institute
U.S
Che NS Heeres
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Ronald Kelly
Dr. Yates
Howard Shhollenberger
Navy
Ship Systems Systems Command
G. E F. Moore II
Fragmented American politics and the call for compromise
The author argues labels split progressives conservatives and independents, creating a fractured democracy similar to 19th century France. Shrill partisan clashes threaten turnout in '72, as many voters with diverse leanings seek objectivity and unity. The piece ends with a plea for cooperation and better civic health.
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George Wallace
U.S
France
Italy
Fire Prevention Week message urges personal fire safety
A 1971 reflection marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and urges attention to cause, prevention, and responsible habits. It notes recurring fire origins in homes from faulty heating, smoking materials, and electrical devices, with emphasis on supervision and corrective action to reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Fire Protection Association
U.S
Retired lawmakers' annuities draw from taxpayers funds
A Santa Fe report reviews New Mexico legislators retirement benefits, noting annuities far exceed individual contributions. It highlights former Sen. Ike Morgan and others with small contributions yet sizable monthly payouts, questions constitutional validity, and cites past repeal efforts by Rep. Tom Hoover. Also covered is a gas price negotiation in Washington for Permian Basin wellhead pricing.
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Santa FE
Lap
iIker Morgan
Portales
Senate
Legislative Retirement Fund
Morgan
Public Employer Retirement Association
Legislators
Len Morgan
Frank Bateman
Frank
Bateman
Hobbs
Bruce King
Jack Daniels
King
State Museum Board
Lulburn Homan
Albuquerque Republican
Homan
State General Fund
House
Tom Hoover
Albuquerque
Hoover
New Mexico
Washington, D.C
Permian
West Texas
Earl Hartley
Hartley
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Texas
Lewis Cox
Roswell
Permian Basin
Cox
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Strate
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Warren Yates
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The
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William Robers
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Estancia
Torrance
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Dona Ana County
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