Peace Speech Cautions Against Undermining Vietnam Peace Efforts
A presidential appeal urges Americans to support the Vietnam peace mission in Paris. It argues continued resolve, electoral freedoms in South Vietnam, and unified homefront backing for Nixon's negotiated terms, warning that harsh criticism could derail prospects for a peaceful settlement.
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America
Nixon
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Paris
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Jacob K. Javits
Community Colleges as a Solution to Overgrown Campuses
Russell Kirk argues large universities strain unity and stifle individuality. He praises planned small colleges at Santa Cruz and San Diego, suggests expanding community colleges to serve mass enrollments, and advocates targeted reforms to keep higher education humane and affordable.
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California
Robert Hutchins
Vatican paper notes halos stay but wings clipped
A Vatican paper says the church has not removed halos from saints but has trimmed their wings. The Treasury lifted the ban on melting US coins, hinting money may already be vanishing into pockets. The Army delays its controversial plan to dump poison gas at sea, facing protests.
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Vatican
Cook
Welfare costs push Britain toward reform and U.S. parallels
British welfare costs strain finances as universal pension raises benefit all, not just neediest. The piece argues Social Security’s universal increases in Britain and the United States erode the concept of earned security, warning reforms may follow in both nations. It cites census projections showing shifts in poverty and income, and notes pressure for a targeted, equity driven system.
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Britain
United States
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United States News and World Report
London Economist
U.S
Saintly News Kills Columns Over Optional Saints
Washington editor jokes about canceling Christmas Santa Claus and holidays after church doubts Saint Nicholas, St Valentine, St George, St Patrick. staff discuss new ideas for future pieces while noting saints are optional. Narrator vows to write on other days with St Christopher medal as luck.
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Santa Claus
St. Valentine
George
Jobs and training loom over Poor People's March clash
In the Caucus Room Senator Javits and Dr. Ralph Abernathy clash over work, job training and policy. The piece surveys 2.5 million unemployed, 909,040 training slots, and plans raising to 1.22 million, plus NAB programs and debates over minimum wages and union rights for farm workers. It frames two folklores: the lazy Poor versus defense needs, urging action over rhetoric.
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Ralph Abernathy
Abernathy
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Schultz
Nixon
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Johnson
Congress
Ellender
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McGovern
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Cook
Yarborough
Tex
Pell
Kennedy
Mass
Dr. Abernathy
Defense Secretary Laird Plans Fewer BS2 Raids to Cut Costs
Defense Secretary Laird says the United States will scale back BS2 raids to save money, noting the priority remains saving lives. He hints Dow Chemical officials might develop a gas to pacify protesting peaceniks.
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Laird
U.S
Dow Chemical
Notable historical dates and leaders on this day
On this day in history, 1882 General Robert E. Lee took command of the Confederate Armies of eastern Virginia and North Carolina. Also noted are citizenship grants in 1924, Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in Westminster Abbey, and 1964 when Lal Bahadur Shastri became prime minister of India. The thought for the day cites Ernest Hemingway on the world's value.
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