Uncle Sam grows tougher amid foreign policy tensions
A column criticizes U S policy as abrupt and costly to negotiate deficits. It notes Nixon’s decisive actions and Senate veto of foreign aid, arguing it shocks allies yet may boost U S power while jeopardizing Vietnam and other allies. The piece suggests the equalizing effect on global balance continues.
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Korea
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Remnant of Renaissance in a World of Children
Russell Kirk urges elementary school principals and parents to invest in children as the hope of civilization. He cites historical figures, quotes Burke and Bradbury, and argues that guiding and reading to the young can shield society from decline, urging action to brighten the corner where we are.
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New Crole
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Judah
Edmund Burke
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Conferdige
Scott
Wordsworth
Southey
Jess
Ray Bradbury
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Ok Securities
Unidos Venceremos: bilingual project name chosen in Union City
Letters from the Bilingual Education Steering Committee explain displeasure at rejecting the chosen chair name for the district program. After a public vote among about 40 participants from teachers students parents and administrators, the group selected Unidos Venceremos United We Shall Overcome the committee claims to reflect unity democracy and the American dream in Union City.
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Unidos Venceremos
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Union City
Unidas Vennaremans
B.E.S.C. Union City
Presidents and primaries in a time of choice
In the presidential race era, voters face similar claims from candidates while weigh ing the power of the Oval Office. The article argues that the president cannot act unilaterally, but can shift policy through emphasis, with Nixon's actions highlighted across diplomacy, inflation, and Supreme Court choices influencing the nation’s direction.
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Sacramento State Legislators Represent Alameda County Areas
Senators Nicholas Petris Democrat Sith District John W Helmdahl Democrat Mh District Clark L Bradley Republican 11th District coterminous with Alameda County except Livermore Amador Valley and Castro Valley In 14th Assembly Carlet Bee Democrat 13th Hayward Union City Fremont Newark Livermore Amador Valley Robert W Crown Democrat 14th San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda part of Oakland March K Feng Democrat 1st Casino Valley Ashland part of Oakland Letters to legislators at 3 State Capitol Sacramento W6id
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Sith
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Clark L. Bradley
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Castro Valley
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Bee
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Robert W. Crown
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Alameda
Oakland
March K. Feng
Casino Valley
Ashland
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Sacramento
Paradox of politics amid Dewey era figures
A Albany journalist notes the drift of political careers through Dewey era networks, citing Warren Burger, Richard Nixon era choices, and others who rose to high office while many presidential hopes faded. The piece reflects on the pipeline of party workers and advisers shaping long term influence in U.S. government.
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N.Y
Thomas E. Dewey
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Supreme Court
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Fred Harris
George McGovern
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Burger
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Herbert Browne
McCarthy
Dews Yiles
William P. Rogers
William Rehnquist
Barry Goldwater
Stevenson
George Ball
Willard
Wit
Mada
Hubert H. Humphrey
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War as luxury for rich nations and real estate aims
A letter fragment argues that rich Western nations fight less openly while poor nations incur more conflict as they seek security and real estate. It warns that global discourse masks economic motives, questions World War I and II justifications, and critiques leadership and policy amid domestic labor debates and national interests.
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Washington
D.C
Satish Chandra
Amhurst
N.Y
This day in history highlights key events across centuries
Highlights include Gilbert Stuart's portrait, Illinois statehood in 1818, Oberlin College's first opening with 29 men and 15 women, and notable market collapses. Also notes Whittaker Chambers microfilm find and Jane Austen quotable fiction about marriage and fortune.
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Maryland
Whittaker Chambers
Jane Auztin
Pesticide Control Shifts to EPA Cites Budget Boost
An Agriculture Committee debate shifts pesticide oversight to the EPA amid calls for stronger federal action. The FDA chief signals a demand for additional funding, citing recent sanitized food safety concerns and broader regulatory needs.
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