Nixon shifts policy as Soviet missile buildup accelerates
Nixon Administration expands Safeguard ABM plans amid rapid Soviet missile growth. U.S. and USSR race in ICBMs and submarine missiles with 1970 end metrics showing Moscow ahead. The shift replaces McNamara era secrecy with detailed public accounting, strengthening national survival prospects.
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Joan Barn
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Russia
Red
China
Nixon
Uss.r
U.S
Soviet Russia
United States
Kremlin
Defense
Robert
McNamara
Atty General Mitchell Attacks Ripon Society Rebuffs Charge
Countdown Atty Gen Mitchell calls the Ripon Society Those little juvenile delinquents in reply to their attack on him He implies they share the generation gap with him Sen McCarthy considers a new party but won’t lead it He notes past leadership failed Nixon outfits White House police in ceremonial uniforms modeled after European palace guards
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Mitchell
Ripon Society
Sen. McCarthy
Nixon
White House
Muarda
Civilianization of U S defense echoed in Nixon plan
Paul Harvey argues the Nixon administration will pursue disengagement and a smaller military, trimming up to a million personnel over 15 months. He cites Defense Secretary Laird basing cuts on a shift to an all volunteer force with a stronger National Guard and Reserve, urging public support during an election year.
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George Washington
United States
Nixon
White House
Melvin Laird
Vietnam
Biafra
Jengih
Soancai
Dee
Lairt
National Guard and Reserve
Congress
The Coming Revolution In Ecology Concepts
A crude cartoon in airline offices critiques spelling of ecology. The piece links ecology to urban reform ideas from synecology, proposing round the clock work, staggered shifts, and mega structures to reduce traffic and free land for farming and recreation. It notes youth involvement and radical city rebuilding concepts.
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Ug Suild
Nixon doctrine in Laos contrasts with Vietnam policy
Washington writers argue the Nixon approach in Laos uses training and air support for a clandestine army, avoiding direct U.S. ground involvement as in Vietnam. They claim Nixon seeks to preserve Southeast Asian independence while facing Senate critics and CIA details leaking to North Vietnam.
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Hetuéfler
Southeast Asia
United States Senate
Laos
Vietnam
Taos
U.S
Thailand
Pency
Vetnam
Camodia
Congress
Senate
Nixon
Foreign Relations Committee
Siter
Vientiane
CIA
T O Vientiane
State Department
White House
Ths
Johnson
Han
Laird
Senate resists ratifying genocide treaty in postwar era
Washington commentary argues the U S Senate will not ratify the UN genocide pact, citing sovereignty fears and fear of global judgment. It criticizes lawmakers and public figures, noting broad support for ratification but a stubborn filibuster stance by the Senate and potential future clashes with Supreme Court rulings on race integration.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Eleanor Roosevelt
Nnher UN
U.S. Senate
Nixon
American Bar Association
America
Supreme Court
Stennis and Ribie
Remember the Alamo and Dred Scott in history
This day in history notes Texans capture the Alamo after 43 days ending with 37 Americans including Daniel Crockett. The Dred Scott Decision rules that a slave cannot sue for freedom in federal court. King Paul dies, Constantine II rises to Greek throne then is exiled three years later. Congressman Joseph Martin dies at 78. A thought for the day reflects love beyond doubt.
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San Antonio
Tex
Killiz
Tivey Crockett
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Sett
Paul
Constantine
Greece
Joseph Martin
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