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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
4
The piece presents Burke Marshall and Bishop Moore urging national moral reckoning over My Lai and Vietnam. It argues the U S may need to halt war actions in Indochina and questions backing unworthy allies or prolonging slaughter. It warns against repeating future Vietnams by choosing standards for aid and exit strategies.
Senate Democrat leader Mike Mansfield defends equal time for opposition on networks amid President Nix sons troop withdrawal report. He calls OBrien’s charges political but says the President’s speech was a nationwide report on withdrawal intentions. Mansfield jokes about OBrien’s role as Democratic chairman and questions why networks entertained the claim.
The piece notes Sen Edmund Muskie and Sen Vance Hartke endorsed an April 24 antiwar rally. It cites United Press International saying North Vietnam and Viet Cong delegates at the Paris Peace Talks also endorsed the demonstrations. The text critiques leftist influence and calls for unity under constitutionally framed order.
A family recounts Brucie's sandbox dream fueled by coupon lore and thrift. Across three nights they scavenge a tire, lumber, plastic, and sand at various prices to build a fortified play area. The tale ends with a surprising purchase and a puzzled husband, underscored by humor and parental caution.
A traditional tale recounts Frederick the Great’s tall regiments and a French recruit who answers in German without understanding the questions. The sergeant asks about age and service with fixed replies, leading to a catastrophe. An army officer is fooled by repeated drills, illustrating egotism as self deception.
In spring mail from college students shows many seeking summer work while urging revival of Freshman English. Professor Karl Shapiro notes widespread poor writing and reading among students, urging modern English usage while criticizing current academic levels and calling for reform.
A McNaught Syndicate 1971 column critiques Vietnam Veterans Inc and John Kerry's testimony. It weighs veteran anger, self pity, and alleged faults of leaders, contrasting Kerry's charges with Fulbright's defense of democracy and war costs. It references Vietnam casualties, civilian debates, and historical parallels.
An essay argues students should bear the total cost of higher education, with subsidies ending as tuition rises. It contemplates banked repayment plans, legislative proposals, and targeted exemptions for low reward vocations, while warning against overtaxing private benefaction and stressing accountability.
Paul Harvey recalls a time when welfare recipients could work for groceries, arguing that any honest job is dignified. He notes current widespread openings in food service, hotels, and institutions, urging readers to pursue paths from entry roles to degrees in food management at major universities.
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