Portugal in the grip of a looming communist takeover
An American writer warns that Portugal faces a rapid Communist influence expansion threatening Western alliances. The piece argues for urgent U.S. aid to Portugal’s shattered economy and cautions against appeasement, comparing risks to Czechoslovakia's fall and noting implications for Israel and U.S. military basing.
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Portugal
Europe
Alameda County
Mexico
Bay Plain
Peraga
Smetana
Faro
Losist
Israel
America
Atlantic
Congress
Czechoslovakia
Mars
Nos
Fragmentary reminiscence on old high school sports era
A reflective piece by Jim Halisman recalls the fading days of early high school sports and a boyhood era, referencing changes in culture and earlier times without citing specific events or dates. The writer contrasts nostalgia with passage of modern innovations and societal shifts.
End to tax withholding debated by readers
Dr Salera argues withholding costs taxpayers twice: money sits idle and tax refunds distort annual planning. He suggests placing funds in an interest bearing account to cover April bills, noting inflation and rising rates. He urges readers to compare year gains and use data to pressure Congress.
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Feds
Sam
Washington
Angy Vanegas
Aiake Norse
Turtle Class mail would speed slower delivery proposal
A reader proposes a new Postal Service class called Turtle Class. It would cost 3 cents and guarantee delivery in a window of 10 to 2 days, arguing that many letters arrive late and a slower, cheaper option could satisfy some customers. The note critiques rising first class rates and slow service since privatization.
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Postal Service
Battle over county creation and formation review clashes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Earl Waters pushing one-man one-vote reforms and a proposal AB 4Y71 to allow new counties in California. It recalls Monterey County’s split history and counties like El Dorado and Placer, with a formation review commission to assess conditions and gubernatorial authority.
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el Dorado
Plater
Orphans and Saigon Aid Debate Overshadows War Goals
The piece argues that focusing on orphans distracts from stopping the Hanoi offensive and sustaining Saigon. It criticizes humanitarian aid as a tactic that delays decisive action, urging direct military and political measures to pressure North Vietnam while warning that neglect could let Saigon fall.
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Grobel
Vietnam
Congress of States
Hanoi
Moncow
Saigon
Coli Endl
Vieram
Kissinger Talks War Risk and Fear in 1975 Interview
In January 1975 Henry Kissinger warned that fighting in the Middle East could trigger a Vietnam scale conflict and draw in the Russians. He suggested force might be used if oil supplies are threatened, while acknowledging public fear and the unpopularity of foreign entanglements.
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Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Middle East
Vietnam
Srhmeter
Jack
Ces
Uncle Sam
United States
Eax
Countdown And Year-Old Russian Walks 6500 Miles Across
A year-old Russian completes a 6500 mile trek after doctors advised activity. Interior Secretary Morton suggests temporary federal subsidies for the electric power industry. Cuba reopens alleys once closed during the revolution as potential hoodlum hangouts. Casira seeks pin money.
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Shera
Morton
Cuba
Casira Rust
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