McGovern Pace Slowed by Strategy and Backlash
Campaigner George McGovern trains slow campaign tempo aboard the Dakota Queen 2 as aides describe his blunt economic critique and reliance on the black and New Left vote. Polls show broad national disagreement with his welfare and Vietnam proposals and insiders warn of a growing backlash.
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Afl-Cio
Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dakota
New Left
Kropotkin
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Dakota Queen 2
Bella Abzug
Lik
Betty Friedan
Chicago 7
William Kunstler
Jerry Rubin
Timothy Leary
Eldridge Cleaver
Jesse Gray
Abbie Hoffman
Angela Davis
Powell memo warns business to lead counterattack
The memo drafted by Justice Powell urged businessmen to wage political campaigns in courts campuses and media to defend the enterprise system. Powell called for monitoring TV networks and textbooks and for coordinated action against Nader and other critics while warning of inflation and taxation threats to American business. The piece notes the FBI found favorable files but a confidential memo reveals militant views on confronting critics.
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Washington
Lewis F. Powell, Jr
Senate
FBI
James Eastland
D-Miss
Powell
Sam Ervin
D-N.c
Supreme Court
Biz Business
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Nader
Nixon
Wheat shocks and the talk of a grain deal
Lois Purvis likens the wheat trade debate to stacked shocks and hand shock methods from Texas harvests. The article notes speculation on advance information for gain, with authorities promising extensive investigations lasting beyond the upcoming elections.
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West
Texas
Lois Purvis
Too Much Light in Commercial Buildings Draws Fire
Wall Street Journal cites experts saying offices and factories emit 10 to 20 times more lighting than needed. Excess lighting wastes power, adds heat, and drives air conditioning demand, risking brownouts as power needs rise. reductions of about 50 percent are suggested.
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Wall Street Journal
Four Corners
New York
Roswell News Briefs From 1947 Include Enlistment, Rodeo Win
John F. Dennis, 18, son of Harvey Dennis of Dexter, recently enlisted and is stationed at Fort Ord California. Roswell Kiwanis Club slated officer elections for Oct 9. Leonard Knadle presiding. Ezzard Charles defeated Lloyd Marshall by KO for second time. Troy Fort of Lovington won calf roping at Madison Square Garden. Arsenic and Old Lace chosen as Roswell Little Theater fall production with new board: Bill Purdy president, Edith French secretary, Mrs. John M. Holly VP, Don Anderson treasurer. Delbert Brisco filed army discharge papers with County Clerk George Miller.
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John F. Dennis
Harvey H. Dennis
Dexter
Fort Ord
Calif
Roswell
Troy Fort
Lovington
Madison Square Garden
Bill Purdy
John M. Holly
Edith French
Don Anderson
W. Tenth Street
George Miller
William the Conqueror Invades England in 1066
On September 29, 1066, William the Conqueror landed in England to claim the English throne. This historical milestone marks the start of Norman rule following the invasion.
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Associated Press
William the Conqueror
England
Work grows for 31st Legislature in New Mexico
Reporter Fred Buckles outlines the 31st Legislature’s ahead of election agenda. Proposals include labor reform with a push for public employee collective bargaining, taxation and spending bills, electoral reforms, and possible local districting. Committee work churns out measures ahead of the January 16 session.
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Fred Buckles
Santa FE
David Norvell
Legisature
U. S S
Robert Mondragon
Bob
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