Brezhnev's Moscow speech signals and silences
Brezhnev uses political theatrics to project peacemaker aims while offering limited signs of responsive policy. The 24th Congress highlights disarmament moves, a separate biological warfare treaty, and a five nation conference with China, as Soviet military buildup and Middle East meddling continue.
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Communist Party
Moscow
Leonid Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Kremlin
Geneva
Peking
Middle East
Countdown to reforms and defense realignment debate
The Army and Air Force cut back and realign defenses against bomber attacks on the U.S. Critics urge reform of the judicial system and a nixed approach to the bench. Red China reportedly seeks to buy US jetliners worth about 1 billion dollars, signaling a shift in relations.
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Army
Air Force
U.S
Nixon
Red China
Facts behind Viet oil editor letter
Colleen Loch argues that editorial claims about offshore oil impacts on U S Vietnam policy lack evidence while citing multiple 1971 sources. She references Village Voice, The Nation, Forbes, St Louis Post Dispatch and Los Angeles Times pieces to suggest oil interests may influence U S actions in Southeast Asia.
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Argun
U.S
Vietnam
The
Village Voice
Paul Cowan
David Gelber
United States
Barry Weisberg
Bay Area Institute
San Francisco
South Vietnam
Petroleum, Resources Law
Japan
Indochina
Indonesia
Australia
World Qi
Natomas
Atlantic Richfield
Union Oil
South
Saigon
St. Louis Post Dispatch
William Anderson
Tennessee
Anderson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U. S
Southeast Asia
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Cambodia
Thailand
Department of Commerce
Los Angeles Times
Murray Seegar
Times
Colleen L. Loch Fremont
Nixon and Johnson Guilty of Premeditated War Actions
Editorial argues President Nixon and Lyndon Johnson are guilty for Vietnam War decisions. It asserts Calley and Medina acted to protect troops and that Nixon and Johnson planned the war, calling for their trial for alleged premeditated murder and mass casualties.
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Nixon
UBJ
Lt. Calley
Capt. Medina
Vietnam
Johnson
Budget Cuts Target Principals Spark Community Letter
An editor notes with regret that drastic budget cuts sap school leadership, urging notification and clear explanations for principal demotions. The writer, who worked with Donald Young, warns the district, teachers, rent payers, and students lose while changes breed ill will and trust issues.
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Donald Young
Sacramento legation districts mix in Alameda County
Representatives in Sacramento include Senators Wicheles Ca ith and John W. Helmaabl, both Democrats, and Clark & Srelay a Republican. Alameda County spans coterminous 8th and 11th Districts with cities Livermore Newark and parts of Oakland. 15th District covers Casio Valley and parts of Oakland. Letters to legislators go to the State Capitol, Sacramento.
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Gia
Whee Creitumaces Inca
Alameda County
Wicheles Caith
John W. Helmaabl
Clark &. Srelay
Livermore
Hewark
I W. Crew
San Loreto
San Leandro
Alameda
Oakland
Feng
Casio Valley
Sints Capitol
TV pundits draw contrast with informed newsmen
The writer, praising some Florida journalist Mr Pope, criticizes TV commentators for lacking real knowledge and reporting credentials. He cites a CBS program about South Africa with bias and errors, questions the ease of access to Hanoi and China for American reporters, and argues viewers should doubt TV pundits' credibility in public affairs.
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Florida
James
Pope
Metropolitan
Mr. Pope
CBS
South Africa
John Hart
Hanoi
Hart
North Vietnam
Republic of
Mr. Hart
China
Peking
American
State Department
Nixon
Republic
Algeria
Europe
Russia
Yugoslavia
Albania
Great Britain
Pentagon
Why Nixon Can't Keep Promises in Public Address
Paul Harvey argues Presidents fail to deliver on promises due to fiscal realities and a demand for more public services. He outlines Nixon's career, noting consistent political philosophy yet escalating deficit spending. The piece warns citizens pressed for spending may undermine fiscal integrity and national debt.
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Richard Nixon
U.S. Congress
Nixon
George
Stevenson speaks out on the issues and Vietnam
Washington column portrays Senator Adlai Stevenson II as critical of President Nixon and U.S. policy in Indochina. It notes his call for a five five bipartisan commission to oversee U.S. activities in elections, opposition to Vietnamization, and his uneasy neutrality stance. The piece suggests Stevenson as a future national ticket contender and critiques his rhetoric on war guilt and political opposition.
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Washington, D.C
Adlai Stevenson II
D-11
Richard Nixon
Colley
Stevenson
Adlal
Adlai
Mr. Nixon
Sen. Stevenson
Lt. Calley
Puble Fe
U.S
Indochina
Tilmots
United States
U.S.A
Vietnam
America
East Europe
Castro
South America
Red Inn
Lt Calley
Adlai II
Adlai IV
Joe McCarthy
Un-American Activities Committee
Calley
Cigaret ads ban boosts sales for Maclean's Microscoops
Maclean's Microscoops reports higher cigarette sales since the ban on broadcast ads. A joke about Marlboro Country contrasts with industry insight. Ralph Nader warns hospitals top other industries in electrical accidents except mining, plus the shock of the bill.
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Marlboro
Ralph Nader
This Day in History Highlights and Quotes
Events include Frank Woolworth born on April 13, 1852 and Sherman capturing Raleigh in 1865. In 1934 Hopkins reports 4.7 million welfare families. In 1941 USSR and Japan sign a five year neutrality pact. In 194 Sidney Poitier wins best actor Oscar. Jefferson counsels counting to ten before speaking in anger.
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Frank Woolworth
William Sherman
Raleigh
N. C
Civil Works
Harry Hopkins
Russia
Japan
Sidney Poitier
Thomas Jefferson
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