Nixon pursues limited Asia role to calm tensions and aid independence
The piece argues President Nixon should lower U.S. profile in Asia while remaining firm in policy. It notes his selective approach, troop deployment only against external threats, and belief that Asians must solve their own problems. It cites nationalism as a guard against subversion and suggests a forward-looking, long-term strategy could stabilize Asia and possibly other regions.
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Nixon
U.S
Asia
Vietnam
China
Pacific
Jude
Edwin 0. Reisehauer
Japan
Nuts I Won t Tell You Anything But My Name Rank and SSN
A Newsday commentary notes a shift in military lore from revealing serial numbers to exposing Social Security numbers. The piece lampoons the idea, contrasting wartime bravado with civilian identity trivia in a concise critique of government data practices.
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Air Force
Defense Department
Newsday
Government budget surplus and handgun licensing push
The government records its first nine year budget surplus. The National Violence Commission urges licensing of all privately owned handguns, aiming to restrict ownership to those with legitimate need. The piece notes the risk that small arms can lead to big problems, paralleling small talk and big consequences.
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National Violence Commission
European Student Revolts Across Europe Defied by Reality
Russell Kirk surveys European student unrest sparked by housing and funding shortages, noting the New Left's anti establishment tone. He cites Kuehnelt-Leddihn on causes, hopes, and the likely failure of the rebellion due to impractical postulates and rapid modern comforts.
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Bree University of Berlin
Europe
Erik von Kuehnett-Leddilin
Frederick Wilhelmsen
The
Argus Academic Press
Dallas, Tex
Ronald Reagan
Latin America
Kuehnelt-Leddihn
United States
Wriehnelt
Laddihn
Showtt
Beethoven
Sophia Loren
Rousseau
Kuehneli-Leddihn
End of Draft Seen Near as Nixon Pushes Volunteer Force
The article argues President Nixon plans to end the draft after Vietnam as the United States shifts to an all volunteer military. It notes Army recruiting shortfalls blamed on the promise, with only 188000 volunteers signed, and cites Col Donald Roberts on the falloff starting after Nixon pledged voluntary service. It discusses peace talks in Paris, 1969 election impact, and commissions to improve recruits, stressing education and training as main inducements.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Army
Donald Roberts
Paris
Vixen
Eg A
British scribe questions Washington sights with Nixon away
DON MacLEAN notes an English reporter touring Washington DC with Nixon out of town. They visit Georgetown Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian, debating age of buildings the monument's obelisk design and the Indian atop the Capitol while contrasting British and American architecture.
Did Teddy Really Want Presidency? Kennedy Graves Debate
Washington column notes Arlington National Cemetery visitor numbers rose about 2.5 percent since Ted Kennedy's fatal Martha's Vineyard crash. It covers memorial costs, location details for Kennedy gravesites, and how media coverage feeds the Kennedy legend amid public fascination, speculation, and press dynamics surrounding the Kennedys.
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Washington
D.C
Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Ted Kennedy
Martha's Vineyard
Third Army
House
Army
Arlington
Vincent Carrado
Memorial Division
Carl Noll
Robert Kennedy
Mars landings and Viet Nam era views reveal shifting public mood
Fragmentary remarks quote Nixon on Viet Nam and space exploration with a speculative line about Mars. The jumble reflects mixed opinion and uncertain forecasts about technology and foreign policy in a past era.
Legislators Address Details for Sacramento Visitors
A compendium of district lines and representative names for California lawmakers includes State Senator Nicholas C. Petris Democrat 11th District governing Alameda County excluding Castro Valley and Livermore Amador Valley, State Senator Lewis F. Shermatt Republican 8th District, State Senator Clark L. Bradley Republican 14th District covering Castro Valley Livermore Amador Valley and parts of Santa Clara County, Assemblyman Robert W. Crowth Democrat 14th District representing San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda and parts of Oakland, Assemblywoman March K. Fong Democrat 15th District covering Castro Valley Ashland and parts of Oakland, Assemblyman Carlos Bre Democrat 13th District including Hayward Union City Fremont Newark and Livermore Amador Valley.
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Senate
Assembly
Sacramento
Calif
Nicholas C. Petris
Alameda County
Castro Valley
Livermore-Ammador Valley
Lewis F. Shermatt
Livermore-Amador Valley
Clark L. Bradley
Santa Clara County
Robert W. Crowth
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Alameda
Oakland
March K. Fong
Ashland
Carlos Bre
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
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British Museum
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Wworld
By John Holm
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May Jo Kopechne
Massachusetts
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Aesop
Ted
Maclean's Microscops
Mars
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