Bontrager Remembered For Public Service And Principle
D. Russell Bontrager of Elkhart, Indiana, a four term state senator from 1948 to 1964, was praised as accurate, principled, and outspoken on home rule and constitutional matters. He warned of federal strings on money and criticized Supreme Court rewrites, while also excelling in law and defense bar circles. He died at 63, leaving a noted career at state and national levels.
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U.S. Senate
Bayh money questions in Indiana campaign coverage
A wave of articles questions Eben Bays’ campaign finance while noting his denial of secrecy. Sources cite Brookers Broder Apple Miller Jr and WaPo NYT AP reporting generous money from wealthy angels and unions. Hoosiers wonder how funds flow given disclosure ideals and poll results.
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Bayh
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Short Thoughts on National Issues and Contention
A compact editorial snapshot notes State Department talks on classification rules while militants claim surplus land, Southern Pirutes receive 7.2 million for past tribal land grabs, and the US begins airlifting East Pakistanis from overcrowded camps in India. The piece alludes to timing and legal entanglements surrounding Teamsters leadership and Hoffa.
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Pirutes
India
Miss your Herald carrier notice for replacement copies
A subscriber who did not receive The Herald should call 449-4218 before 9 pm to arrange a replacement copy. A carrier or responsible person will deliver the Herald to the subscriber’s nearest place, and a copy will be supplied.
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Public shadows over generals in wartime murder case
A critical look examines Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith and Brig. Gen. Donaldson amid allegations of war crimes and innocent civilian deaths. The pieces weigh truth versus rumor, noting no trial yet and Army secrecy shaping public perception.
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Jacob H. Smith
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Americal
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Philppine
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Donaldson
Do You Remember When America Felt Truly Free
Opinion piece reflecting on a lost sense of national pride and traditional values in modern America. The author contrasts past unity, respect for the flag, religious faith, and civic duty with today’s younger generation and perceived political and social changes. The piece laments shifts in patriotism, law and order, and community standards.
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United States
Oleh
Rigenado
America
Revenue sharing favors central cities over suburbs says Democrats
Democrats in Congress argue the Nixon revenue sharing plan skews funds to central cities. suburbs would bear higher net costs as federal taxes fund local relief. Examples from committee testimony show Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia and New York areas receiving larger per capita shares than their suburbs, with many suburbs slated for modest returns.
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King Features Syndicate
The Fourth of July Debate on Revolution and Independence
The piece argues July Fourth reflects a conservative, rights based Independence rather than a modern revolution. It cites Friedrich Gentz and historians like Burke Rossiter Hartz Boorstin to compare American freedom with English tradition, urging caution against revolutionary rhetoric. John Adams and founders are highlighted as defenders of prudent liberty.
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Burke
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Perrhaps
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Daniel Boorstin
Nation
John Ada
Betims
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United States
John Patriots
Ann ‘Husted Burleigh
Arlington House
John Adams
America
United
Washington
Jefferso Hamilton
Franklin
We Like To Win And The Need To Do So In War And Sport
The piece argues that teams and nations pursue victory rather than ties or draws. It cites sports philosophy and U S policy from Korea to Vietnam, noting America’s decline in perceived punch and the difficulty of achieving a peace settlement. It suggests global conflict lacks clear winning outcomes.
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Washington
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