[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17734]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     TRIBUTE TO NACKEY SCRIPPS LOEB OF GOFFSTOWN ON HER RETIREMENT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Nackey Scripps Loeb, a remarkable person who has retired as 
president and publisher of the Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday 
News newspapers.
  I have been blessed with Mrs. Loeb's friendship since I began my 
career in politics more than 15 years ago. She, and her late husband 
Bill, were an inspiration to me in the late 1970's and early 1980's, as 
well as helped fight in the conservative revolution. After Bill's 
death, Nackey took over the Union Leader Corporation in 1981. She had 
some big shoes to fill--Bill was an outspoken and controversial leader 
in both the newspaper industry and the world of politics. But Mrs. Loeb 
took over with dedication, drive, determination and distinction. She 
proved that the knack for hard-hitting journalism does run in the 
family! Her editorials have been the cause of many political aspirants' 
success or failure in their bid for public office.
  Mr. President, I owe Mrs. Loeb a great deal of thanks for her 
guidance and continuous support during the years that I have held 
public office. She supported my philosophy in times when many turned 
their backs. I respect and commend her commitment to doing what is 
right, even during the days when being a conservative was not ``in.'' 
Her husband once told me, ``stand for something or you stand for 
nothing.'' Nackey Loeb has always fought for the principles on which 
the Union Leader, and the State of New Hampshire, were founded.
  Nackey Loeb has guided the Union Leader into the twenty first century 
in several ways. She oversaw the move of production into a larger 
building and the purchasing of more advanced press equipment. She has 
also driven the Union Leader's involvement on the Internet. ``The 
Paper,'' as it is known, is nationally recognized and respected largely 
because of the efforts of Nackey Loeb.
  Mrs. Loeb has been a powerful force in New Hampshire during her 18 
years as president and publisher of the Union Leader. Her vision, 
forthrightness and principled views are admired by all who know her and 
will be sorely missed.
  I would like to extend my best wishes to Nackey as she enjoys a 
peaceful time with her family. People like Mrs. Loeb help to maintain 
the quality of life we enjoy in New Hampshire and make it a special and 
unique place to live. It is an honor to represent Nackey Loeb in the 
United States Senate.

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