Old People Lobby Presses for Stronger Senior Programs
The National Council of Senior Citizens plans a May Washington assembly to push for tougher aging policies and to protest budget cuts. Leaders credit protests for restored HEW funding and a higher Social Security boost, while backing broader Medicare and National Health Insurance goals.
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Washington
National Council of Senior Citizens
White House
Administration On
HEW
House
Ways and Means Committee
Nelson Cruikeshank
Afl-Cio
Cruikshank
Council
Old People's Crusade
Ralph Nader
Nader
Retired People’s Liberation Movement
Interesting Experiment Explores Socialist Idea in Class
A New York high school teacher proposed a test where 20 grade points are taken from students scoring 95 and given to those on 55 so both pass. He warned that such “from each according to ability” would erode effort and spur compulsory labor if applied broadly, illustrating why incentive matters for productivity.
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New York
Folklore Editor Wade honored as running notes continue
The longtime Herald Folklore editor William H Wade, a columnist since 1948, died suddenly May 27 from a heart attack. His Folklore pieces will continue through Sunday in tribute to the journalist. The page also contains small anecdotes and quotes about family life and everyday humor reflecting Wade's era and tone.
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William H. Wade
Ald
Missing Daily Copy Delivery Notice
Subcriber must call 649-4218 before 9 am to receive a new daily copy of The Herald by special messenger. If not, the newspaper will be sent after 9 am. A single replacement copy is provided at no charge. Associated Press content policy noted.
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Jaxon
Anderton
Indien
Corsar
Indiana
Harald
Speciel
Sandor
THE
Associated Press
Exhibitionism and War Powers Debate Across Congress
Holmes Alexander comments on a 1971 McNaught Syndicate piece arguing that Rep Parren Mitchell and others seek a court injunction against President Nixon over war powers. He criticizes exhibitionist protests, defends presidential immunity, and urges impeachment as the proper remedy to curb executive power.
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Washington
D.C
Parren Mitchell
Bella Abzug
N.Y
Richard Nixon
U.S. District Court
Congress
Mitchell
United States
Mitchell and
Abrug
Lawrence Vetvel
Nixon
Supreme Court
Senate
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
White doughnut with a black center debated in New Orleans
In a Tulane dean John Lawrence speech, he warned that building a Napoleon Avenue bridge from Jefferson Parish to Uptown could carve up old neighborhoods, worsen racial division, and damage historic districts. The piece argues preservationists favor gentler solutions to avoid displacing residents and harming New Orleans’ heart.
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New Orleans
John W. Lawrence
School of Architecture
Tulane University
Dean Lawrence
Republic
E Dean Lawrence
Jefferson Parish
America
Roller Am
Bartoods
Uptown
Carrolton
Napoleon Avenue
Graerant
Charleston
D.C
Napoleon ‘Avenue
Jefferson Park New Grn
Char Commerce, and Highway Department
Misssipp River Bridge Authority
Jems Fay
Jems
Apam
Dean
Connally Bubble Speculation Spreads in 1972 Politics
The Connally bubble centers on Spiro Agnew's potential replacement and Lyndon Johnson's influence in the Nixon Connally ticket scenario. Washington and Texas play rival games as lawmakers maneuver, with Agnew hinting at retirement and Johnson guiding liberal factions. The piece notes multiple actors and strategic moves shaping a possible GOP Democratic fusion scenario.
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Ashington
Spiro Agnew
Evan Ft. Agnew
Abraham Linco
Hannibal Hamlin
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Lincoln
Geddes
Ture
White’ House
Agnew
Texas
Laredo
Connally
Nixon
Connnally
Lyndon Johnson
Cornally
Johnson
South Dakota
George McGovern
Massachusetts
Eawa
Camberne
Cis Bavardiar
Portege
John Connally
Edward Kennedy
LBJ
Pedernales
White House
LBS
Histori Verdet
Boca
McCloskey versus Nixon sparks partisan clash
A critique of Congressman McCloskey’s stance on Nixon, Laos, and impeachment. The piece contrasts his denunciations of Nixon with his own wartime shifts, arguing his rhetoric overreaches while noting his legal rigor and appeal to voters in New Hampshire.
Richard Cragan Flourishes as Sacramento Star at Met Opera
Alice Widener lauds Richard Cragan, a Sacramento born dancer with the Stuttgart Ballet, praised at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City for his superb talent and inspirational impact. The piece notes American and global appreciation, tracing Cragan’s career from corps de ballet to solo performer since joining Stuttgart in 1962. It highlights his American Indian heritage and compares him to Pavlova Nijinsky Eglevsky Tallchief. The article questions why Cragan isn’t more widely known or featured on television.
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Sacramento
New York City
Metropolitan Opera House
Richard Cragan
Stuttgart Ballet Company
West Germany
Anna Pavlova
Vaslav Nijinsky
Andre Eglevsky
Theoviet Union
Free World
Richard Oragua
Richard
Maria Tallchier
New York
Canada
Royal Ballet School
London
Denmark
Stuttgart Ballet
Corps de Ballet
Quick
United States
Ricard Cragan
Cole
Young
Earl
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Jane Toner Seort
Enanigs W. Lach
Salle the Morald
Lca
AP News
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Aitore
Pariabes
Phillips’ Survey
Sam Agnew
Library of Congress
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GOP
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Phillips
McCloskey
Paul McCloskey
California
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M'Mcclokey
Lars
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Herblock
Pete McCloskey
Laos
George M. Godley
Tivly
Egal Rep
Pin Af Streich
North Vietnam
Korea
Pueblo
New Hampshire
McClostay de Bis
John Lindsay
Lindsay
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Alice Widener
By Alice Widener
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