Price of equality stirs California debate over 18 year olds
An editorial argues that 18 year olds share full rights with adults yet may still rely on AFDC welfare. It warns against selective treatment by lawmakers and urges consistent policy as youth gain adulthood in California. The piece critiques extending aid while denying full adult status and cautions against political expediency.
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Nome
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Patr
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Ing Youn
Adocre
Dea
America
Lemure
Wall Street Journal
City University of New York
American Association of University
Hellbert
Sgite
Cami
Nixon
People's Republic
Education’s pass fail bias and tenure dilemma
A critique of liberal education embracing rigid standards for industry while resisting scrutiny of schools. The piece argues that pass fail grading, tenure, and opaque evaluation undermine accountability, comparing educational secrecy to environmental theories and corporate oversight, and cites conflicts over performance data and faculty protections.
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Ralph Nader
Faculty Club
America
Russia
Phi Beta Kappas
Phi Betas
Innocent Smit and Central Park Remarks in 1960s Speech
A wide ranging column critiques political theater and foreign policy debates. It juxtaposes jokes by Reagan and Lindsay with critiques of Kennedy and Bangladesh recognition. The piece reflects on civil rights era tensions, street violence, and questions party leadership and presidential prospects.
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Tunney
Switzerland
Bangladesh
United States
Ted Kennedy
Massachusetts
Dero Gtate
Nixon Trip Critique: Meany to Moscow Instead
A provocative high-spirited critique argues the Nixon administration should swap Henry Kissinger for George Meany on the Moscow trip. The piece accuses reformers of aiding a controversial détente and urges a tougher public stance against Red China and the Soviet Union, highlighting casualties in Vietnam and questioning White House policy.
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Alger Hiss
Daniel Itteberg
Fischer
Pentagon
New York
Lawyers Committee
Vietnam
Elisberg
Asia
Cimmoodia
Lassara
Thailand
Nixon
Ater
Prugkdent
Moscow
Henry Kissinger
George Meany
Kosygin
George
Barry Goldwater Sees US Leadership Backed by President
The article argues the United States maintains world leadership largely through President Nixon's actions including China trip and executive orders. It warns opposition from liberals and Fulbright to executive powers, cites naval deployments, and asserts America will lead for decades, with Nixon's diplomacy shaping global influence.
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America
United States
China
Rama
U.S
Pacific
Australia
Antarctica
Vietnam
J. William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Indian Green
Persian Gulf
Fulbright
Senate
Democratic Party
Fadrbright
Mike Mansfield
Republican Party
Nixon
Soviet Union
Suez
Asn
Indian Ocean
Costry
Pentagon defense chiefs warn of continuing Soviet lead
Gen Ira C Baker notes defense leaders testified before House and Senate Armed Services Committees last month. Melvin Laird cites the most difficult national security effort yet and a need to push ahead amid Soviet gains in land and sea threats and a lag in bomber tech. Admirals Moorer and Foster stress rising Soviet superiority and the risk to U.S. technological edge.
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House
Senate
China
Melvin Laird
Defense Secretary
Congress
Ite
United States
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Soviet Union
Adm
Moorer
Nixon
People’s Republic of China
Pentagon
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Foster Jr
U.S
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Foster
Defense Department
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