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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

30 Aug 1972

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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

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2

Buchanan and the perilous twilight of the Buchanan era

The piece reflects on James Buchanan’s presidency amid pre Civil War tensions. It notes the 1860 election result, Buchanan’s indecisiveness, and his failure to reinforce Fort Sumter. It contrasts his calm persona with rising sectional strife, and highlights his resignation to Lincoln as a bleak end to his tenure.

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Upheavals in Dixie Primaries Roil 1960s Political Scene

Georgia and South Carolina primaries yield surprising upsets and tight races. Georgia incumbent Gambrell is toppled as Nunn leads with strong margins. in South Carolina Zeigler defeats Culbertson in a battle for the Democratic Senate nomination. McMillan and Davis win their districts, while Ginn defeats Hagan and faces GOP getter Gowan in November.

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