Agnew and the press in a clash over bias and freedom
The article discusses public officials criticizing the press and vice versa, noting Agnew's 1969 claim that TV colored the news and the ensuing press backlash. It argues the press upholds constitutional freedom and can withstand official pressure, leaving the final word to the media.
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Pauline Davis
Lawrence Townsend
Sen
Time Magazine
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Agnew
Iowa
Nixon
Tunney urged on 18 year olds jury service doubt
The piece argues that John Tunney's status as the youngest US senator does not justify legislation allowing 18 year olds on federal juries. It notes many are in school, service disrupts schooling, and suggests giving the public more time to enter public life before broad jury participation. It also implies Tunney has often reversed early positions.
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John Tunney
Senate
Tunney
Punishment for guilty necessary part of justice
In a Washington context, the piece argues that punishment of the guilty is essential to justice. It cites May Day arrests, delayed prosecutions, and a hung jury in New Haven against Black Panthers Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins as examples of perceived obstruction. The author warns that failure to punish crime harms democracy and civil rights, urging steadfast law enforcement even amid turmoil.
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Washington
D.C
New Haven
Harold Mulvey
Polce
Bobby Seale
Ericka Huggins
Bobby
Ericka
Mulvey
George Washington
John Andre
Andre
Truman
Eisenhower
Washington representatives and senators with South County ties
Washington mailing addresses for Senator Alan Cranston Democrat Senate Office Building DC 20510 Senator John V. Tontey Democrat 429 few House Office Bldg DC Comeresemany George P. Miller 246 Rayourn Bldg DC 2015 Congressman Don Edwards 118 Cannon Bldg DC 20615 District details note San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Livermore Amador Valley North Hayward Alameda East Oakland South Hayward Union City Fremont Newark and parts of Santa Clara San Mateo counties
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Alan Cranston
Senate
Washington, D.C
John V. Tontey
House
San Leandro
Castro Valley
San Lorenzo
Livermore-Amador Valley
North Hayward
Alameda
East Oakland
Don Edwards
Cannon
South Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Santa Clara
San Mateo Counties
Professor Niemeyer Warns on Soviet Peace Bid
University of Notre Dame professor Gerhart Niemeyer warns that Soviet ideology and totalitarian aims threaten genuine peace in SALT talks. He argues Westerners underestimate irrational Soviet behavior and the danger of assuming perpetual harmony, citing four Western vulnerabilities.
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Finland
Soviet Union
Gerhart Niemeyer
University of Notre Dame
Arlington House
Kremlin
Niemeyer
Hitler
West
Thomas Mann
Soviet Russia
Nixon era politics sparks early presidential scramble
Washington scenes show a crowded field as Democratic Congress opposition hampers Nixon. A New York editor laments the campaign maze while dozens seek the presidency well before the 1972 primaries, with states voting from February 29 in Alaska to June 20 in New York.
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Washington, D.C
Nixon
Washington
New York
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
District of Columbia
Alaska
Black reaction to Dellums sparks national tour
A National Black Silent Majority faction vows to end its silence amid California Congressman Dellums' actions during recent Capitol disorder. Led by Clay J. Clairborne, they plan a 78 city tour to restore a positive image. Also notes Pete McCloskey's presidential bid feasibility and Muskie and McGovern campaign dynamics with high profile endorsements.
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California
Congressman Dellums
Dellums
Adam Clayton Powell
Clay J. Clairborne
Bahamas
Hungary as a model for Poland in reforms
Hungarian economic reforms are functioning while Poland's lag. Polish leaders led by Edward Gierek show interest in Hungary's liberalization without compromising party control. Hungary's approach could guide a future Poland's path.
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Edward Gierek
Hungary
Poland
Ceausescu’s Peking trip sparks Sino-Soviet expectations
Western diplomats in Vienna note Nicolae Ceausescu’s forthcoming visit to Peking may test independent diplomacy amid Sino-Soviet tensions. He has previously bridged relations between Mancow and Beijing, and observers seek signs of a Sino-Soviet rapprochement after the trip.
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Nicolaie Ceausescu
Peking
Ceausescu
Vienna
Mancow
Reagan tax flap prompts Wall Street Journal critique
The Wall Street Journal weighs in on the Reagan tax controversy, arguing a new theory from opponents suggests disliked individuals should pay taxes regardless of what they owe. The piece frames it as a critique of taxing beyond legality and emphasizes the principle that taxes must be paid only what is owed.
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Ronald Reagan
The
Wall Street Journal
Reagan
Rowdy Saturday Night Ends With Missing Man Found In Bed
A 66 year old man at a convalescent home was reported missing by night staff. Police were later alerted after a nurse canceled a pickup, saying a thorough search found him in bed with a female patient, ending the disturbance.
Government May File Suit Over Antiwar Demonstrations
Report says lawmakers consider civil action to recover damages to public property. Targeted parties include organiza tions that sponsored recent antiwar protests in Washington. Damage cited at $100,000 on ground around the Washington Monument.
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Capital Hill
Washington
Washington Monument
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