Editorial: War Still an Issue After Election
The editorial argues Vietnam remains a priority after the campaign and urges continuing pressure for peace. It criticizes South Vietnamese leader Thieu for dictatorship and corruption, suggests backing a Washington Hanoi peace package, and proposes the US sign the treaty and withdraw if Thieu resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Thieu
United States
Le-Fiteu
Washington
Hanoi
Reagan urges networks to wait for West Coast polls
Ronald Reagan asks TV networks to withhold national election projections until California polls close. He warns predictions based on early eastern returns can mislead, noting computer errors and unexpected voter behavior. He says government should not intervene but networks must be responsible and wait for West Coast results, including Hawaii.
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California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Hawaii
Nixon's restrained campaign style pleases White House aides
Inside Report notes Nixon kept amnesty out of last six state swing and avoided fiery clashes. He ignored hecklers at stops in Chicago and Tulsa, preferring calm presentation to spur a late surge for McGovern opponents.
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Tulsa
Okla
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Nixon
George McGovern
Chicago
McGovern
Mr. Nixon
Illinois
Richard Ogilvie
O’hare
Ilinois
Harry Dent
Demo H. R
Bob) Haldeman
Ogilvie Inlinois
Dewey Bartlett
Senate
Oklahoma
Barry
Conlan
Lois Christensen
Hoult Phoenix
Mailbag notes Republican shift on John Conlan
The letter recalls wartime remarks about John Conlan by Republicans who once viewed him as devious. Now Republicans and even Barry Goldwater praise him as a teammate, reflecting a shift in political support and endorsement.
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John Conlan
Conlan
Barry Goldwater
Barry
Satisfied reader lauds paper’s balanced presidential coverage
A Scottsdale reader praises the paper for balanced open minded coverage of the presidential race and editorial independence. The reader cites Nixon and the Republican party while noting liberal leanings and editorial honesty. Lois Christensen Houlton of Phoenix adds her view.
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United States
Richard Nixon
Republican Party
Call for moratorium on building in Indian Bend Wash flood plain
A columnist urges Scottsdale and Paradise Valley officials to ban all new construction within the 100 year flood plain of the Indian Bend Wash. The moratorium would stay until a comprehensive flood control plan is developed and implemented, acknowledging potential developer offense and official reluctance.
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Scottsdale
Town of
Paradise Valley
Indian Bend
Million Dollar Campaigns Spur Calls for Reform
The piece condemns large donations from W. Clement Store and Richard Mellon Scaife to Nixon's reelection fund, noting the $41–45 million total and many gifts over 100 000 dollars. It urges tighter limits on contributions and spending and shorter campaigns, citing examples from Britain and stressing voter interest in reducing cash influence.
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W. Clement
Chicago
Richard Mellon Scaife
Pittsburgh
Mellon
Nixon
Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
Congress
Great Britain
Progress asks letters to editor with limits and verification
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits length to 350 words due to space. Writers should include name and home address for verification and preference goes to typewritten submissions.
Election Day musings on Kissinger custody and campaign scripts
A columnist ponders who would “obtain custody” of Kissinger if McGovern wins, contrasts Nixon and McGovern, mocks overreliance on teleprompters, and recalls Ike’s neglect of speeches. The piece lampoons campaign narration and lingering media jokes as polls open.
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Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Indochina
Paris
Sen. McGovern
Kissinger
McGovern
Mac
Charles Evans Hughes
Bugs Baer
Lincoln
Korea
Ike
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Robert Novak
Jill Kanarek
By Clifton Daniel
Ont
Vga
AIKS
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Patrick Henry
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Eisenhower
Sap Squeezings
Vermont
Minneapolis
Minn
Tribune
Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
W.B. Doc” Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earls
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Abiccemio Fiogted
Arizona Newspapers Association
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