Calley Case sparks debate on guilt and military training
The article argues Lt. William L. Calley Jr. may face murder conviction while questioning mass culpability. It discusses military training shaping killing instincts, the My Lai context, and calls for examining broader military responsibility and expectations of restraint under extreme combat.
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Army
William L. Calley Jr
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Calley
Lt. Calley
My Lai
Easy Erasure of Heroes: Russia Rewrites Monuments
The piece argues Russia shifts public memory by altering inscriptions on monuments. It suggests inscriptions are treated as provisional, subject to political reuse. It emphasizes the fluidity of history and the manipulation of national heroes over time.
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Russia
White shirts see comeback in recession era wardrobe
The Wall Street Journal notes a renewed demand for white shirts as a recession driven trend. It warns that wearing a striped or colored shirt two days in a row can reveal repetitive styling to observers.
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Wall Street Journal
Nixon's Seventh Crisis A White House engagement scene tale
A humorous vignette portrays President Nixon in a crisis mood over Trish and Ed's engagement. Hermione Katz recalls finding Nixon with Mrs. Nixon and the couple, debating duty versus politics while seeking middle ground and cherishing heritage.
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Trish
Hermione Katz
White House
Hadassah Sodality Club
Tricia
Republican National Committee
National Security Council
Nadar
Disarmament Needs Preparation in U.S. Economy
The essay argues disarmament faces public skepticism and industry resistance. It cites expert Amitai Etzioni on three paths to convert military capacity to peaceful use and emphasizes education and psychological prep as key overlooked factors.
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Amitai Etzioni
Columbia University
Peace Corps
Defense Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Advice for hearing loss and job concerns
A reader asks about coping with deafness while maintaining employment. An ear specialist may cure or lessen hearing loss. if not, consider disability resources, perform well at current work, or switch to suitable tasks. Seek guidance from a minister and pursue training if needed.
Double Talk Drill Shows Contradictory Patter In Pieces
New York AP piece lists several examples of double talk where speakers say one thing while thinking the opposite. The column lampoons social niceties as ribbing about birthdays, parties, and commitments with sharp mock-phrasing and quips.
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Trish
New York
Aiken Standard Masthead Names Cothran and Oyler
Samuel A. Cothran serves as president and editor while Eugene J. Oyler is listed as executive editor of the Aiken Standard. The two hold top leadership roles in the newspaper.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Eugene J. Oyler
Textile import limits clash with Japan proposal debate
The text condemns a Japanese Textile Federation declaration as flawed for lacking product or fiber controls and failing to tie quotas to a stable, government backed agreement. It highlights Nixon’s rejection, calls for import quotas, and notes bipartisan support and a focus on protecting 2.5 million U.S. textile jobs.
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United States
Japan
Nixon
Sato
Okinawa
White House
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Ways and Means Committee
Mills
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