Theater of the Absurd as Threats Loom in U S Government
The piece argues that premeditated political violence is protected by the First Amendment and outlines legal limits on preventive action. It cites Milton Eisenhower and John Mitchell warning that extremists threaten the President and institutions, with the government waiting for an actual act before acting.
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Milton Eisenhower
John Mitchell
U.S
Washington
Justice Department
Chicago
Eisenhower
Mitchell
United States
Niken Standard Since 1867 Presidential Editor Emerges
The Niken Standard reflects on its long history since 1867 with its president and editor leading the paper. Executive editor positions are noted, highlighting the paper's leadership structure and editorial direction.
Warn of Drug Culture Rising as Nation Faces Addiction
Rep Albert W Watson warns America is moving toward a drug culture under modern life pressures. He notes marijuana and LSD provoke furor, yet subtler drug use pervades daily life for sleep and contraception. The piece asks whether dependence stems from conditions or the drugs themselves and ends with a quip about headache pills.
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Albert W. Watson
America
Don’t Push It Judges Loosen Outside Earnings Rule
The Federal Judicial Conference scrapped the strict limits on judges earning outside income, allowing fees for outside activities with a required report. The June action, aimed at reestablishing public confidence after Fortas disclosures, drew broad support but the public judgment continues.
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Federal Judicial Conference
Supreme Court
Fortas
Tax Reform Deliberations Prompt Readers Attention
Complicated proceedings on tax law revisions from House to Senate and back are causing confusion. The piece urges readers to follow the reform process closely to understand future tax changes and avoid shocks when filling tax forms. It also notes unease about a new special delivery stamp resembling a patriotic traffic sign and questions postmen’s ability to identify special delivery letters.
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
Letters to the Editor express PTA event thanks and HEW amendment push
A letter from R L Chandler and committee leaders thanks the Aiken Standard for PTA Halloween Carnival support and praises community coverage. A separate letter from Larry Ridgway urges letters to senators opposing forced busing and backing the Whitten amendment to HEW appropriation HR 13111.
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PTA
R. L. Chandler
C. M. Shackelford
G. B. Cole
Senate
Labor and Hew
Jamie Whitten
Mississippi
American Education Lobby
Whitten
Rise and Progress of Revolution in Early American Thought
The piece cites Alexander Addison's 1800 Grand Juries charge condemning the Jacobin influence in France and compares it to 1969 LDS Convention notes on radical decentralism. It links Revolutionary era peril to modern calls for post scarcity and warns against Jacobinism disguises eroding societal order.
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Fifth Circuit
State of
Pennsylvania
Alexander Addison
France
Jacobin Society
Paris
National Assembly
Alice Widener
Dionysian
America
Understanding unworthy communion in First Corinthians
The passage warns against partaking without self examination. Forgiveness comes by faith in Christ, not by the act itself. Examine if you recognize Christ as Savior, confess him, turn from sin, and walk in His light before partaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Quiet Returns To U S Capital After Large Antiwar Protest
The capital calms after the biggest peace demonstration in US history. About 250 000 marched Saturday with 2 000 to 3 000 clashing briefly, while the administration and Nixonbackers say public opinion supports the war policy. Moratorium leaders plan December strategy as security units pull back. Gold Star mothers protest at Arlington.
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Joseph E. Mohbat
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Washington Monument
Satuday
National Archives
Justice Department
New Mobilization Committee
Herbert G. Klein
Richard Nixon
Klein
United States
Steve Wilcox
Nixon
White House
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Arlington National Cemetery
Faithogram supporters at Arlington demand Vietnam policy stance
Gold Star mothers gather at the main entrance of Arlington National Cemetery on a Sunday protest and sign a Faithogram. The tribute card by Thano Karris of New York City backs President Nixon's Vietnam policies as Rita Tully of Arlington signs.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Thano Karris
New York City
Nixon
Vietnam
Rita Tully
Arlington, Va
UPI
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Aiken, S.C
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Best
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Hew
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Larry Ridgway
Aiken Standard
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