Eisenhower Doctrine revisited in revised Middle East fears
The article argues Congress has long resisted presidential war doctrines from Truman to Eisenhower. It recalls Eisenhower’s 1957 measure authorizing aid and potential military use in the Middle East, Lebanon intervention, and current tensions with Soviet moves and U S arms to Israel. It notes ongoing limits on presidential war power despite renewed interest and Nixon vetoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tonkin Gulf
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
Southeast Asia
Middle East
United States
Egypt
Eisenhower
Lebanon
Syria
Mediterranean
Atlantic
North Carolina
Soviet Union
Israel
Pentagon
Nixon
Foreign Aid Reform Call Urges Stronger US Limits
A political column argues the United States has given over 200 billion in foreign aid since World War II, much to rich pockets and communist regimes, with little reaching the poor. It says aid should be based on US power, not desires, and urges an end to easy giving to demanding nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Adam Clayton Powell
Washington
At Wit's End Dressing Daze and TV Parody clash
A humorous reminiscence on fashion sameness and party dress déjà vu. The author recalls wearing a standout pink and green dress rivaled by others at events, including a Bobby Riggs appearance, plus a TV moment from M A S H where a character wore a similar dress. reflections on being seen as average amid fashion trends.
Subtle Ways Public Men Trade Influence and Cash
A 1973 column argues public figures like Spiro Agnew collected kickbacks from contractors beyond campaign support. It links campaign donors, TV advertising, and contractor influence to highway spending and urban renewal ruin, warns against accepting contracts, and notes similar practices by Lyndon Johnson and others while calling for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiro Agnew
Maryland
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Agnew
Sch
Legislator Contact Rooms in Washington D C
Directory lists contact rooms for lawmakers including Sen Birch Bayh at Old Senate Building Room 451 and 20610, Sen Elwood Hillis in Room 1510 Tomiton, Rep David Dennis in Room 1729 Longworth, and Rep William Bray in Room 2305 Rayburn with respective Washington D C addresses.
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Senate
Washington, D.C
Sen. Birch £. Bayh Jr
David W. Dennis
Longworth
Madina
Nanty Counnes
Rep
Elwood A. Hillis
Longworth Office
Tomiton Souter
Tts
William G. Bray
Rayburn Office Buildingington
D.C
Zuni Life in Zuniland A Commentary on Law and Silence
Lowell Ponte reflects from near the Zuni Reservation on misdirected national politics, Agnew remarks, and the preservation of Zuni culture amid White values. He contrasts desert quiet, stars, and centuries of history with debates about Navajo police power and justice.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Navajo Police
Agnew
al Capone
Socialists Break Open Within the Democratic Left
Alice Widener reports in New York City on a major shift as John Kenneth Galbraith and Michael Harrington announce openly socialist aims within the Democratic Party. The piece outlines 1973 events including Galbraith’s public socialist stance, Harrington’s drive for a 70s Left, the formation of a Democratic Socialists caucus, campus mobilization, and proposals linking social ownership with health reform and tax reform. The narrative notes ties to Victor Reuther and David Lewis, and Harrington’s call to radicalize the mass Left within liberal Democratic ranks.
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York City
Democratic Party
George Meany
John Kenneth Galbraith
Michael Harrington
America
Old
Socialist Party
Eugene Debs
Norman Thomas
The
Social Democrats
U.S.A
Jon
Incling
David Selden
American Federation of Teachers
Victor Reuther
Walter Reuther
UAW
Afl-Cio
Galbraith
New York Times
Leonard Silk
New York
Times
New Democratic Socialists
Loeb Student Center
New York University
David Lewis
New Democratic Party
People's Court
McAlpin
Manhattan
Democratic Socialists’ Convention
Kenneth Galbraith
Harrington
Public funding idea sparks mixed views in Senate hearing
Holmes Alexander surveys John Gardner and Common Cause testimony on public election financing. He cautions against rushing to adopt the plan, noting that money alone does not decide outcomes and that many factors beyond spending influence results. He cites past campaigns and argues private contributions carry legitimate political weight.
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Gardner
Sparkman
Blount
Alabama
Haskell
Colorado
Allott
Munich
Nobory
Sen
Margaret Smith
Maine
Hathaway
McManght Syndicate
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Holiday Inn
Wom
Klinger
Field Enerprises, Inc
Anderson Herald
Anders
Jackccurrences Newspapers, Inc
N Street
Anderson
Harriet W. Toner
Jane Toner Scomt
Axsapt Martley
Andersen
Indiene Ley Carvas
Indiana
Menine
Sori
Todd Mammage
Sarge
Associated Press
Rockefellers
Kennedys
U.S. Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Austin
Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
Senator Johnson
Gen. Fea. Corp
United States of America
LE Duc
Kissinger
Lowell Ponte
Tunis
UNI
Albuquerque
Zuni Indian Reservation
Gallup
Alice Widener
Holmes Alexander
John Gardner
Common Cause
Senate Rules and Administration
Pell
Rhode Island
Rer
Cannon
Nevada
Kennedy
Comemon
Rockefeller
George Mahoney
Cve
Alexander
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