Editorial Page Reflects on Arizona Democratic Setback
The piece notes sweeping Democratic losses in Arizona last week with Wesley Bolin as the surviving statewide figure. It cites weak campaigning, long polling lines, and straight-ticket voting, while praising Republican gains from recent legislative achievements and criticizing past Democratic majorities. It highlights Maricopa County leadership changes and critiques party strategy without excusing failures.
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Arizona
Wesley Bolin
Maricopa County
John Ahearn
Charles Bernstein
Democrats urged to rebuild with new leaders in Arizona politics
The piece argues Republicans are stronger with younger, positive campaigns and reform programs while Democrats rely on past patronage. It calls for a statewide all-day meeting of younger leaders, proposes Morris Udall as a natural leader, and urges early action to field future candidates to sustain a two-party system.
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Finlly
Arizona
Morris Udall
Investment in Scottsdale Boys Club A Worthy Cause
The Boys Club of Scottsdale marks its 10th year assisting about 1,500 area boys. A fundraising drive runs through tonight though donations are welcome anytime. Captain Hugh Cleary notes detention costs loom high, while positive activities through the club cost just 36.50 a day per youth.
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Boys Club
Scottsdale
Offi
Hugh Cleary
America
Muskie Emerges as Surprisingly Strong Hope in 1968 Race
In a Georgia barbecue joint near the 1968 election, Deep South Wallace supporters favor Muskie over Nixon and Humphrey, viewing him as a cooler, more television-friendly liberal. Muskie attracts diverse groups, becoming a national figure while Agnew’s style lacks modern appeal. The era’s TV era reshapes how candidates connect with voters.
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Washington
Georgia
Muskie
Humphrey
Vietnam
Abrams praised for progress in Vietnam conflict quotes
The letter writer lauds General Abrams for advancing peace talks in Paris and claims he would have won the war sooner than General Westmoreland. The piece argues Abrams saved lives and criticizes the President for politics and for recalling Abrams. It mentions Hanoi’s response and the Kennedy era style voices in contrast.
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Gen. Abrams
Paris
Vietnam
Gen. Westmoreland
Abrams
Hanoi
McNamara
NFL
Henry Clay
Sage advice from Bob Considine to Nixon
A collection of quotations and lines of advice for the new U S president, urging moral leadership and decency in government, business, and private life. Includes voices from Eisenhower, Adams, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Harding, with reflections on leadership, friendship, and wartime decisions.
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New York
United States
White House
Decline of socialism and its misperceptions in America
Ralph McGill examines James Weinstein's The Decline of Socialism in America 1912 1925, noting the faded U S Socialist Party once grew to 118 000 members and held public offices but collapsed by 1922. He contrasts myths about socialists with historical shifts and argues American socialism influenced reform, not as a fixed ideology.
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America
Norman Thomas
James Weinstein
Monthly Review Press
New York
London
Socialist Parties
Europe
United States
Socialist Party
West
Midwest
South
Hitler
Mussolini
Russia
Society of Workers’ Party
Our Man Hoppe and the West Whining Peace Farce
A satirical account portrays a peace treaty between the United States and East Whining, with the West Whining premier Gen Hoo Dat, the ambassador, and a cost of 100 billion dollars and 30,000 American lives. The piece lampoons deterring aggression while outlining quid pro quo withdrawals and mercenary hires, ending with a claim that aggression does not pay and no nation will seek U.S. help again.
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West Vhinnng
Paris
United States
East Whining
Hoppe
West Whining
Hoo Dat
Don Dar
Gen .Hoo
East Whinning
Hoo
East Vhinang
Quote about wives, fashion, and long hair trends
A satirical reflection notes that men need wives to bear blame for faults beyond government control. It comments on turtle neck fashion signaling the era and the reluctance to expose one’s neck. The piece references hippies with long hair and claims even George Washington wore long hair with a bow.
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George Washington
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