Freshman Democrats Dellums and Abzug Highlighted in Protest Coverage
The piece argues Dellums and Abzug dominate TV coverage of left wing protests in Washington’s Lafayette Park. It notes other freshmen like McCloskey Riegle and Goldwater Jr. and contrasts with historic roots of reformers.
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Lafayette Park
Washington
Ronald Dellums
California
Bella Abzug
New York City
Dellums
Abzug
Associated Press
Pete McCloskey
Don Riegle
Michigan
Rain Praised As Weather Warnings Bring Needed Rain
In retrospect the severe weather warnings last week caused nerves to fray yet saved lives through a well organized system.hail and scattered wind damage occurred but the rain benefits outweighed losses, lifting spirits and benefiting pastures and fields, prompting a call to emphasize the positive side next time.
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Weather Bureau
Nixon Calls for New American Revolution to Reform Civil Service
President Nixon urged the Daughters of the American Revolution to overhaul the federal bureaucracy in a bid to halt policy sabotage by career Washington officials. He singled out the Civil Service Act as the root obstacle and praised the FBI, PHS, and AEC for merit-based systems. Some liberals back reorganization but lack concrete Civil Service reforms.
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Nixon
Washington
Congress
U.S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Public Health Service
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Civil Service Act
U.S. Civil Service Commission
FBI
U.S. Civil Service
New Deal Democrats
Civil Service
American Friends Service Committee
Citizens Committee
What Makes a Ph D Run
A veteran college professor argues that choosing an academic career often involves a strong negative decision to withdraw from ordinary society. He notes departments vary in this sentiment, with abstract fields tending to more anger toward society and a more leftward stance, while planning and problem solving shape faculty outlooks.
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Spinoza
Boy Scout Mystery and Philadelphia Voter Power
Philadelphia voters turnout reaches 67 percent in a mayoral race while defending law enforcement. The piece reflects on Rochester Scout programs aiding police, FBI document controversy, and political support for Frank Rizzo amid opposition.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Thy Faith and Healing in Luke Sermon Excerpt by Julien Hyer
A religious meditation on the healing faith of a sick woman in Luke 17 19. The text urges believers to trust fully in God and to act with faith, noting Jesus tests and completes healing when faith is sincere. ত
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Christ
Jesus
Julien ¢ Hyer
Nixon’s stalled reply to Black Caucus sparks ire
President Nixon faced 13 Black Caucus demands in March and produced a 97 page plan plus a 15 page memo. Diggs called the reply deeply disappointing while other lawmakers condemned it as a charade and trickery.
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Washington
Nixon
House
George Shultz
Office of Management and Budget
Shultz
Charles C. Diggs Jr
Black Caucus
Diggs
William L. Clay
Missouri
Augustus Hawkins
Los Angeles
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