Editorials- Party Over Country and O Brien’s Vietnam switch
The piece traces Lawrence O'Brien, former DNC chair, from ardent supporter of Johnson Humphrey escalation to a Nixon critic. It cites his 1966 and 1967 speeches praising bold action, unity behind policy, and democracy while warning against dissent as weakness. It argues his current stance shows partisan motive, placing party above country.
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Vietnam
Lawrence O'Brien
Johnson-Humphrey
O'Brien
United States
Washington, D.C
O’brien
Arlington
Hanoi
South Orange
N.J
Johnson
Larry O'Brien
Nixon
Mr. O'Brien
Des Moines
Iowa
Massachusetts
Free World
New Jersey
Newark
Lincoln
Neb
Asia
San Juan
Puerto Rico
National Association of Postmasters
Sensing The News Contends Busing Sparks Political Action
Anthony Harrigan argues Congress and federal agencies have yet to relieve patrons from forced busing. He cites public opposition, cites Rep. Crane’s bill to limit court-ordered busing, and warns that continued court mandates may push more families to suburbs, weakening cities and public education.
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Congress
Senate
U.S
Philip M. Crane
R-I
Crane
Rep. Crane
Gallup
Walter Mondale
D-Minn
Reubin Askew
D-Fia
Jana
Busing Buffs and Roast Pig Echoes in 1972 Opinion
Holmes Alexander surveys the busing crisis with provocative analogies and critiques columnist William Rapsberry. He argues for relocating resources to improve neighborhood schools, challenging federal mediation and urging action to rebuild urban education and curb unrest.
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Washington, D.C
Charles Lamb
Alexander Ghetto
William Rapsberry
Nixon
Rapsberry
Right Not To Attend Public School Amish Case Weighs Reform
A Michigan judge fined Amish families for not sending children to Centerville High School, prompting discussion of reforms to compulsory attendance. Proposals include lowering the age to 12, implementing vouchers to fund private or church schools, and broadening attendance to include apprenticeships and home instruction.
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Michigan
Centerville
Michi
Centerville High School
Wisconsin
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Burger Court
Gen, Fen, Corp
McGovern gains momentum in New Hampshire primary analysis
In the run up to New Hampshire's March 7 vote, Muskie's 48 percent shows weakness amid regional patterns. McGovern leads in university towns and Middlesex-adjacent wards while Ashbrook falls in Manchester and surrounding towns. Nixon's 69 percent write-ins raise questions for the administration as Florida looms.
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Kevin F.romps
New Hampshire, Washington
KFS
New Hampshire
Edmund Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
Maine
Manchester
Portsmouth
Naval Yard
Berlin
Ward 7
Concord
Petersborough Township
Muskie-McGovern
Boston
Rockingham County
Durham
Hanover
McGovern
Wile Hanover
Wisconsin
Calfornia
Somersworth
Laconia
Florida
Forida
Agnew
Massachusetts
Edward Brooke
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
GOP
Ashbrook
John Ashbrook
Greater Manchester
Ashrook
Ashland
McCloskey
Pete McCloskey
Hanover Township
Dartmouth
California
Orlando Cocoa Beach
Nixon to study marijuana use via Shafer Commission panel
President Nixon designated a 13 member Shafer Commission to report by March 22 on marijuana. It reviewed 50 reports and heard medical and psychology testimony, urging reduced penalties for possession while keeping driving under the influence laws, and allowing private at home use.
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Nixon
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH
Pennsylvania
Raymond P. Shafer
Shafer Commission
Junior
Confidence Wanes in Dollar Amid Global Pressure
A foreign economist reports the dollar’s decline quickens beyond Washington’s claims. Officials fret that devaluation may not avert a crisis, as foreign holders doubt U.S. finances and corporations fear renewed deficits. The piece cites Walter Cronkite, Volcker, and Stein amid calls for drastic spending cuts to restore credibility.
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Widener
York City
U.S
Washington
Brussels
Cbs-Tv
China
Walter Cronkite
United States
U.S. Treasury
Connally
London
The
Treasury
Paul A. Volcker
Herbert Stein
Johnson
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Anderson Newspapers, Inc
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Anderson
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Monet Jackson
Moneger
Dolly
W. Forrier
Jane Toner Scott
Mamas Vw. Savant Scretary and Treas
Anderton
Euhide
Fond
Associated Press
Thie
Holmes Alexander
Hightone
Eleanor
Franklin
Ted
Rocky
George Wallace
Wallace
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
United States of America
Phillips’ Survey
Phillips
Paul Harvey News
Paul Harvey
Alice Widener
Copywright
U.S.A. Syndicate
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