Thien and Chiang Compared in Vietnam Critique
The piece uses Chiang Kai-shek and Thieu to argue that leaders face corruption and military strain. It notes Chiang’s decline in the mainland and reform on Formosa, then compares Thieu’s challenges in Saigon with critics in the United States. Marquis Childs questions Thieu’s strength and corruption among generals, while the author defends Thieu as a capable administrator.
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Chiang Kai-shek
China
Thien
South
Vietnam
Chiang
Rié
Saa
United States
Mao
Formosa
Thieu
Saigon
Senate
New York City
Thiet Miuat
Carpini Critica
U.S
Marquis Childs
Percy
Childs
Lindsay
Ellsberg hero狀 and public opinion push
Mary McGrory promotes Daniel Ellsberg as a heroic figure while acknowledging critics among liberal circles. The piece portrays Ellsberg as intense, witty, and purposeful, aiming to shape public opinion to keep him from jail.
Abortion Debate Quiet as States Close Legislatures
Zealots pushing liberal abortion laws face defeats across states as bills are tabled or killed. Courts lean toward recognizing unborn life, with Michigan declaring fetal rights and critics warning liberal statutes risk constitutional challenges and homicide implications.
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Tohose
Setae
Limiting campaign funds sparks debate on labor union roles
Holmes Alexander recaps Rep Brii Crane's testimony opposing caps on campaign contributions while praising disclosure. He contrasts Union funding to individual gifts, notes millions given to Humphrey and pilots concern over union influence, corruption risks, and evolving labor finance dynamics.
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Washington, D.C
Brii Crane
Crane
Hubert Humphrey
John Tunney
George Murphy
California Senate Ave
Harrison Williams
Stuart Symington
Vance Hartke
Sam
House Committee On Administration
Bob Byrd
D-W
Kennedys
Rockefellers
Rockefeller
Arkansas
New York
Adlai Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Labor Teasurers
Humphrey
Dwess
United Mine Workers
Eyewitness recalls coup attempt against King Hassan II
Henry J. Taylor reports Habib Bourguiba's son, Tunisia's former envoy, witnessed the Morocco assassination attempt. Bourguiba recounts the moment when firing began at the seaside palace, the king remained smiling before chaos erupted, and the prince of Morocco was wounded as cadets panicked. Bourguiba saved a grenade thrown near the king, earning new honors.
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Tunis
Habib Bourguiba
Tunisia
London
Paris
Washington
Hassan II
Hassan
Bourguiba
Marcel Dupras
Duprat
Morocco
Short Takes on the Tax Burden and Government Payrolls
The Tax Foundation notes rising government payrolls with 14 percent state local employment growth and a 486 percent rise in payrolls since 1991. More than one third of Americans received income maintenance from federal, state, or local government by year end, prompting questions on value for money amid service deterioration.
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The
Tax Foundation Inc
Foundation
Wall Street Journal
Ellsberg lawyer Leonard Boudin questioned for past ties
The piece questions why Daniel Ellsberg chose Leonard Boudin as one of his lawyers citing Boudin’s history with Judith Caplan and the National Lawyers Guild, his denied passport, Cuba as agent filing, defense of Spock, and alleged connections to Communist fronts while noting other political context in the era. It also cites California Democrats opposing Reagan’s withholding plan amid a looming tax raise and fiscal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ellsberg
New York Times
Leonard Boudin
Boudin
Judith Caplan
National Lawyers Guild
Emergency Civil Liberties Union
State Dept
Cuba
Paul Robeson
Robert Treuhalt
Jessica Mitford
Dr. Spock
Boston
Harrisburg
Kathy
FBI
West Iith St
Manhattan
America
California
Gov
Reagan
Bob Moretth
Senate
James Mills
Willie Brown
Slum kids demand better housing in American view
In Bel fast and Glasgow slums, main door toilets show poor housing. In America standards are higher with slum kids citing suburbs with a two car garage as ideal. Public housing seen differently by generations, says George Sternlieb housing specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Glasgow
Scotland
America
Ife
George
Sternleib
South Displeased By Humphrey Visit In Alabama
A veteran Alabama analyst says Humphrey remains a liberal symbol to Southerners and Democrats lack a viable candidate to aid the South. His tour did little to improve Democratic prospects in the region.
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Sen
Hubert Humphrey
South
Alabama
Humphrey
Notable historical birthday and events overview
The entry lists birthdays and events including playwright Arata and Marlon Crawford born August. street letter boxes installed in New York. 1994 Hitler declaring himself dictator after Hindenburg's death. 1839 Einstein warning Roosevelt about atomic bombs. 1968 Manila earthquake killing 307. a thought by Francot Rabelais on self-worth.
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Arata
Marlon Crawford
Intario
New York
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Albert Einstein
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.S
Roosevelt
Einstein
Manila
Francot Rabelais
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Ellsberg
Mary McGrory
Dan
Sven
Eilsberg
Mary
Ellaberg
Robert McNamara
Pentagon
Elisberg
Rand
Davan
Linn Brown
Easter
Russell Kirk
Heide
Colorado
Hawaii
Ford
Columbia University
Pat McElligant
Detroit Women's Ltd
National Coalition
Ranleal
Missouri Synod of the Lutherans
Michigan
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Thomas E. Brennan
Atlas
Econ Wy
Holmes Alexander
Jatin L. Lewis
Teamsters Brotherhood
Hile Sen. Taft
Henry J. Taylor
Thelrdia
Mohamed Medbouh
Chile
Allende
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