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...that some of his public utterances were "driving moderates into the arms of extremists." They said that among their temperate students there is a "widespread distrust of their Government, a mixture of fear and resentment toward America's leadership." They suggested that Agnew criticize violence in all quarters-hardhat right as well as student left-and that he generally tone down his language. Said the Vice President: "Maybe they've got a point...
...sharp contrast with the vengeful hardhat attacks upon youthful peace demonstrators a fortnight before, this rally was carefully organized by the Building and Trades Council of Greater New York, which had announced that its aim was to help laborers show their "love of country and love and respect for our country's flag." Leaders of the participating unions, which included plumbers, bricklayers, steamfitters and ironworkers, had warned against violence. About 3,800 cops, some of whom had blithely watched the earlier beatings, sealed off city hall from the demonstrators and patrolled the march. The mood was tense, not angry...
...note of hardhat solidarity with the nation's rulers was sounded often. WE SUPPORT NIXON AND AGNEW, One sign read; GOD BLESS THE ESTABLISHMENT. The strange bedfellowship was not lost on Peter Brennan. head of Greater New York's Building and Construction Trades Council. "We're supporting the President and the country," said Brennan, "not because he's for labor, because he isn't, but because he's our President, and we're hoping that he's right." A.F.L.-C.I.O. President George Meany drew a similar distinction: he backed Nixon on Cambodia...
Calder seemed to be enjoying the flurry he was creating as he shook hands and consulted with the workmen. On top of his bushy white hair, he sported a Turner Construction Company hardhat. Under his overcoat was a magenia silk ascot...