Nixon campaign strategy takes shape in Illinois speech
The Nixon campaign outlines unity and strong action themes as key ingredients. He emphasizes law and order and targets northern states while conceding the Deep South to Wallace, hoping to exploit divisions within the Democratic Party.
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Lobbyists find millions at stake in Illinois higher education
The Illinois higher education lobby wields power as the state spends over 750 million this biennium and could reach a billion. Dr. Lyman Glenny, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, firms up a tense dynamic with university leaders as lobbying blends politics, budgets, and public relations.
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Wallace convention coverage fate and media access
The piece argues TV networks hesitate to cover George Wallace’s America Independent party convention, suggesting networks will cover only if invited and that Wallace appears legitimate with ballot status and Secret Service backing. It contends restricting access would shrink national political choice and urges inclusion.
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McLain blasts myth of baseball as all American sport
24 year old Denny McLain, ace pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, challenges the idea that baseball is a pure All-American sport. He admits loving the game for money and power, saying he is a mercenary who aims to cash in and will spend it.
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Welk salute shows Chicago bias and regional notes
David Felts notes a sesquicentennial Welk salute favoring Chicago and a few Illinois cities. The column recalls Illinois tribes, Welk's Polish tribute, and regional shifts from historic groups to later settlers. It also recounts anecdotes about driving licenses, Harlan Miller’s death, and Harold Stassen’s campaign costs and career.
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English gun control editor replies to gun issue letters
A letter from a Southern Illinoisan editor targets The American Rifleman pages as evidence of anti gun activism by English citizens and pacifists. The writer expresses support for enforcing current laws while warning of youth gun use and dangerous trajectories near stop signs.
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Readers urge neutral coverage of Agnew and Nixon in Southern Ilinoisan
A concerned reader complains of Democratic bias in Sunday coverage and urges fair reporting on vice presidential candidate Spiro Agnew and on Nixon. The letter defends Nixon as Eisenhower’s running mate and criticizes high taxes and economic decline while expressing support for a Republican victory and a return to conservative leadership.
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Ben Gelman
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Rockefeller Responds To Criticism On Running Mate Choice
Gov. Rockefeller refutes a front page gossip claim that he is bitter or resentful over Nixon’s running mate selection. He says he is disappointed but satisfied with his campaign, supports Nixon, and believes the party should stay united in the fair contest ahead.
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