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Show Page 1S-T- HERALD, Provo, Utah HE Monday, February 7, 1972 New Hampshire Primary: 'Winner Could Turn Out to he Loser' primary. Johnson, a New Hamp- Campaign's shire What Does Victory Mean? By JOHN MILNE CONCORD, N.H. (UPI)-T- he winner could turn out to be the loser in New Hampshire's primary presidential that New Hampshire is the only place where a candidate can claim that 20 per cent of tha vote is a landslide and 40 per cent is a mandate and 60 per cent is unanimous." write-i- n candidate, "won" but lost He came up with SO per cent of the ballots cast, but McCarthy's stunning 42 per cent vote total greased the skids for Johnson, who decided not to seek another term ia the White House. Consequently, candidates and their aides tend to their chances. If they rea'ly. think they'll do well with 35 per cent of the vote, they tell the press, "Well be lucky to get 20 per cent; 15 per cent would please us very much." March?. The real significance is not in observers political winning, contend, but in "how well you do." Thus, even though President Nixon and Democratic Sen. Edmund S. Muskie from neighboring Maine may top the vote count, they mar not do so well in the category. The nature of the guosfing usually means there are some surprises when the state's soft-ped- 386,894 The Percentage Game That way, if they get the 35 per cent they've actually been counting on, it looks like a stunning upset Or, as Johnson said, "I think Witness Lyndon B. Johnson and then-SeEugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota in the 1968 registered voters cast their ballots on town meeting day. Just under half are expected to vote, if previous figures are an indication. There are about 60,000 more Republicans than Democrats. often turns out one politician will try to build up It more another's total For example, Sen. George S. McGovern, says "Muskie's going to have to set 60 per cent of the vote to make his win worthwhile." Rep. Paul N. McClos-kewho is opposing Nixon in the GOP primary, says, "Nixon's going to have to repeat the 78 per cent he got in 1963 or else it will be a repudiation of his policies." GOP candidates are McCloskey and Rep. John M. Vshbrocke of Ohio while the Democrats, in addition to Muskie and McGovern, are Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana, Mayor Sam Vorty of Los Angeles and, on a write-i-n basis, Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Field for Dark nonet "People I talk to say they're most worried about crime and drugs," said Mrs. Anne White, McGovern coordinator. "I ask them when they ever heard of a drug arrest in, say. New Ipswich (pop. 1,800) and they say their neighbor told them that somebody else's kid got arrested somewhere." i Arkansas. Muskie knows the game, too. When he filed his nominating he told a news petitions, conference, "New Hampshire is important to me, in part, because you gentlemen of the The first primary was 1952 and since then dark horse candidates have made several surpiise showings. In 1956, Sen. Estes Kefauvr used volunteers to get a surprise victory. In the 1964 Republican race, Henry press have made it important" He stressed one point "It's the guy who gets the most votes who wins" but added, "the significance of that victory may depend on the size of my vote." Nixon's economic policies, but 58 per cent favored gun control legislation, 83 per cent support-e- d some type of legalized abortion and 91 per cent felt pollution was a critical problem. in the vote, the emotional issues that trouble the nation come home to New Hampshire every night on the television news. The Nixon, y, Although Nixon is not campaigning in New Hampshire personrily, he has great support The committee for the reelection of the President is trying a grass roots campaign, Including a heavy reliance on mailing letters to GOP voter?. With Nixon's trip to China later this month coming at an important time in the campaign, public relations director John Sias says, "It's going to be pretty hard to keep the President out of the headlines." While their elders are worried about economic issues, students are picking their candidates on other grounds. A poll of Concord high school students showed about half were undecided about President Cabot Lodge got 33,000 write-i- n votes even though he was still in Vietnam. Although economic conditions are expected to be a big factor Reports from satisfied users show California Building Code Serious About Quakes, But People Aren't "There is reasonable expectation that before the end of the century an earthquake of moch greater magnitude wQl occur fat south era California. It can be expected to produce very strong shaking over the entire Los Angeles metropolitan area." 1871 San Fernando Earthquake Commission Report By JACK V. FOX LOS ANGELES (UPI)-T- he Sylmar High School band played "Hello, Dolly" and "On Wisconsin" and then the helicopter bearing the dignitaries landed on the clearing where two of the main hospital buildings had stood. Presidential Adviser Robert Finch officially handed ever to earthquake is looked back upon, Los Angeles County for use as except for the families who lost a park the 93 acres which had Hear ones and their homes, been the grounds of the with something like amuse-mta- it As with New Yorkers in Veterans Hospital and a tiny audience of not more than 75 the city during nighttime power failure, the each Angeleno has applauded politely. TLj ceremony last his own "Earthquake story." It week was the only public was, after all, a morning when memorial occasion marking the 5 million people all woke up at time. devastating earthquake which the same t terrified Los Angeles a year This "well it didn't cause me ago Feb. 9. But it was somehow harm" attitude is a any fitting to the fatalistic, if not frustrating barrier to responsiapathetic, acceptance ble public officials who know southern Calif ornians take tow- damage were built before 1933. It is estimated that there are 3 structures 20,000 such still being used in Los Angeles 60 per cent apartments, hotels or motels, 35 per cent stores, commercial industrial public schools. Subsequently and warehouse facilities and 5 virtually all large buildings per cent hospitals and meeting or assembly hall facilities. came under the code. RecommendaIn the 1971 quake, almost all Controversial tions of the buildings that collapsed The most controversial re or suffered major structural learned from the quake. The last major earthquake in the area occurred In 1933 with its epicenter in Long Beach. That same year the legislature adopted building standards tor earthquake-resistadesign of pre-193- commendations of the report was that all 20,000 of those buildings either be brought up to modern earthquake standards or torn down by 1980. without ard their various disasters. question TAX RECORD Prevt your purchase with cheko xpcriM booki ofyour 'Stedri Lighthearted Retrospect a year later the But team-fore- ign ed conservative, displays little of the strain of office. His black hair shows more touches of gray, his sideburns are longer and his suits are cut more stylishly. Nixon's relationship with his staff is warm and considerate, however. He shows no pettiness but, according to some sources, can be profane and angry in private. On the other hand, his aides appear to hold him in total awe. Many of them are relatively young and few had Washington experience before Nixon brought them to the White House. 1 Sports Fan President is an unabashed sports fan and often uses football and baseball phrases to make the point on No. The .lit n The edenu, inflammation and infection hemorrhoidal liuuei may cause much itony and $uflerin. But no the people have developed M.P.O. File Ointment). This (Medicated elusive doctor-teste- d formulation in cases lives fast, soothing; relief iruny that lasts hours from the burning itch, the pain and discomfort of swollen hemorrhoidal tissues. In M.P.O. works quickly but gently with a soothing action to help shiink the sore, inflamed swelling of such tissues caused by infection. M.P.O. also lubricates to protect and allow for more comfortable bowel movement!, M.P.O. is temperature-stablthus slays in place for such temporary relief in many cases. Be sure you get M.P.O. In Oimmcist or suppository lorm. gpite Lfrm One convincing lesson was The Kissinger, whoso family fled Nazi Germany before World War H, still 4 speaks with a thick accent, which adds to the humor of his ready quips. Curly haired, psunchy and a head shorter than Nixon, he wears thick spectacles and is rarely seen without an impressive folder in his hand, apparently filled with state secrets. In appearance he belies the title of "swinger" which he achieved by squiring beautiful glamor girls around Washington and Hollywood. But he perks up considerably when he is teased about being a ladies man. He is witty, sensitive and kind although some of his overworked staff who finally quit fired off salvos calling him a slave driver. He works day Henry A. Kissinger likes best and night and expects the same the description of himself as a of others. historian who is making histoDetractors call him a "Sven-gal- i" or "Dr. Strangelove" for ry. the power he wields. He makes The brilliant Harvard Univerabout himself and his sity professor has reached a dry jokes with the State strained relations new pinnacle as President Nixon's most powerful adviser Department, whose job he has and is thoroughly enjoying his more or less supplanted in the new role as world statesman. Nixon White House. Ties Severed As the President's ambassasevered his ties Kissinger dor without portfolio, traveling with Harvard when his two-yetwice to Peking, Kissinger has sabbatical was up and he achieved a unique position as a had a choice of remaining in . chief architect of America's his influential post or returning foreign policy. to teaching. As Nixon's He has unrestricted access to mentor, he Nixon, seeing him several times presents the President with a day. He is one of the few options on international issues aides who can call the ranging from arms limitation to Cuba. President day or night ' jpMg ml 9 O ar fflUfl m , a,jji;,nii..y Office itt.yr.1iiN. caused by edema, inflammation and infection. And gives quick temporary relief in many cases from burning itch and pain. that Los Angeles is in for another major Sixty five persons were killed within the next 30 years in the quake 51 of them at the quake and that it may not be so Veterans Hospital "lucky" next time. to Peking: er ... of hssiorrlioiad fisso that The the needed for the United in States to remain the world. policy visionary, history-makin- g historian "We must remain number one," he says. THOMAS HELEN By He identifies strongly with UPI White House Corresponof the American symbols dent and country. mother, flag esident -PrWASHINGTON (UPI) he stresses the Nixon strengthened his Nostalgically, recalls that "work and ethic" both of the the eyes image in no job was too menial for his world and U.S. voters when he mother or father. dramatically reversed policy on He is supported by three China and the Communist sympathetic women in his life, domestic economy. his devoted wife Pat and his For those who regarded him two daughters, Julie Eisenhowas methodical, plodding and er and Tricia Cox, who think pragmatic, he suddenly became their father can do no wrong. a bold innovator, a flexible When he wants to get away and a foreign compromiser from it all he prefers male policy visionary. President in companionship, particularly his The close friend, G. "Bebe" Rebozo his fourth year in oSce a of Key Biscayne, Fla. 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Rates are per annum. mmv' WHEN GEORGIA CATTLEMEN took their pessage to the Georgia State Legislature, they offered some pointers on "beef' in a way year on savings certificates El fori 5 for 3 months 02 year ;r xy-- c 4 times a I cderal Security Stute Bank Depot! Insurance Orpnunn |