Nixon missed chance to lock in GOP dominance monitoring 1972 race
James Reston reflects that the Miami Beach Republican convention showcased modern campaign craft but failed to shield the party from future power shifts. He notes Nixon organized for his own win not for long term party control, and contrasts Ike’s foresight with Nixon’s focus on the next election and personnel like Agnew, Reagan, and Buckley. The piece discusses the 50 year window and the risk to enduring Republican influence.
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McGovern
Gen
Eisenhower
Ske
White House
Nixon
1968
Chicago
Humphrey
Miami Beach
GOP
Alican
Ike
Spiro Agnew
Reagans
Towers
Agnews
Buckleys
Bill Steiger
Wisconsin
Editorial on Republican Platform at National Convention
The piece critiques the Republican platform approved by 1 348 delegates, noting intentions are good but practical details are often lacking. It argues platforms are often wind with limited substance, while reflecting on the presidential race context.
Border raids risk war as U S planes Near China border
The piece questions U S bombing near the North Vietnam China border and implies Washington authorization. It contrasts Nixon and McGovern platforms, noting both parties address many issues but doubt their practical impact and insist voters must judge candidates by actions.
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United States
Indochina
U.S
Vietnam-China
U.S. High Command
Washington, D.C
Vietnam- China
Vietnam
Rysdyk's big bull breed starts a race legend
In this reminiscence, Charles Adair recalls Hambletonian the foal born in 1849 near Sugar Loaf Mountain, its sire Abdallah I, and Rysdyk’s role in founding the American standardbred. The piece notes Hambletonian’s early speed records and the breed’s rise beyond initial fame through Bruno, his son.
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Tom
Ted Hayes
England
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Orange County
New York
William Rysdyk
Jonas Seely Jr
Charles Kent
Abdallah I
Seely
Rysdyk
Orange County Fair
Union Course
Long Island
Hambletonian
Bruno
Hambletonian Legend and a Nation’s Harness Heritage
The Hambletonian era forged speed records from classic sires like Greyhound and Nevele Pride. The author recalls witnessing Hambletonian winners, the 60 day Vietnam leave, and the race’s role as a living tribute to American history and the standardbred breed.
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Viking
Batavia Downs
Batavia
N.Y
Nevele
Yonkers
Vietnam
Big City
Delmonica Hanover
Illinois high schools struggle to teach international relations
Illinois educators discuss the uneven adoption of world affairs in high school programs. Principals Harold Edwards and Kenneth Freeman weigh whether international relations should be a full course or integrated into American problems and history. A March conference sponsored by the Office of the Superintendent outlines surveys, newsletters, and in service training to boost international education.
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Harold Edwards
Villa Grove
Douglas County
Edwards
Ethel Snider
Tuscola High School
Hall
Kenneth Freeman
Unity High School
Tolono
Champaign County
United States
Russia
Tuscola
Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers
Walter E. Wolff
Ilinois
U.S
Foreign Policy Association
National Council For Social Studies
University High School
Urbana
University of Illinois
Illinois Common Schools
Office
the Superintendent of Public Instruction
DeKalb
James M. Becker
Lee Anderson
Northwestern University
FPA
Michael J. Bakalis
Judith Torney
U of I
Dubin
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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St. Louis
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Bob Hope
Stanley Dancer
Delvin Miller
Trom
Dexter
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Chester
Hisdchildren
Rosalind
Spencer Scott
Hoot Man
Demon Hanover
Lusty Song
Sharp Note
Helicopter
Scott Frost
Hickory Smoke
Blaze Hanover
Speedy Scott
Ayres
Nevele Pride
Grey Ghost
Greyhound
Big Bull
Lindsay-Schaub
Southern
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James K. Adams
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