Debating SST Fate Shows History Repeats Fears
Advance SST voting in the Senate edges toward a deciding moment with Vice President Agnew’s possible veto. The piece cites old fears about new transport, from railroads to spaceflight, noting historical forecasters who erred and progress driven by bold ideas despite skepticism.
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Senate
Spiro T. Agnew
Martin van Buren
New York
Andrew Jackson
Friends of the Marth Organization
Simon Newcomb
Orville
Wibur Wright
Kitty Hawk
Wiliam H. Pickerin
Atlantic
Charles A. Levine
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Germany
W. Bickerton
Washington
U.S
Judge cites constitutional right to be stupid in Moore conservatorship case
The judge refuses to appoint a conservator for actress Terry Moore, saying people have a constitutional right to be stupid. The remark underscores the broad scope of personal autonomy in guardianship disputes. Meanwhile Admiral Moorer warns Russia could gain military superiority in five years and the Soviets might take America’s place in world affairs.
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Adm. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Russia
Terry Moore
Congress Weighs Tougher Crime Measures Amid Debate
Paul Harvey explains a congressional study commission on federal crime, urging tougher actions in some areas while proposing leniency for others. The piece notes rising violent crime, cites potential youth as adults prosecutions, and cites statistics on reporting and conviction rates. It argues for more enforcement and streamlined courts as first steps.
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Hibbilly
Jim Owens
America
New York City
England
Wales
Scotland
Congress
Commission
FBI
J. Egdar Hover
Minutemen
Panthers
Sullivan
Pat Brown
California
United States
Congress Tight
When the Bands No Longer Play for Garry Viebig
Jim Viebig recounts a rough postwar year for a Vietnam veteran Garry, who returns home to inactivity and failed job searches. After a wasted electrician hopeful, a two year waitlist, and layoffs, he ends up pumping gas at night and teaching boys about machine guns, while bands still do not play.
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Garry
Vietnam
Enogh
Ther
Banda
McCloskey and Impeachment Debate in Nixon War Policy
Holmes Alexander surveys Rep McCloskey’s impeachment rhetoric and wartime stance on Vietnam. He notes McCloskey’s Marine heroism, questions his impeachment call, and predicts further friction with Nixon’s administration as McCloskey presses for debate and action on ending the war.
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McCloskey
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Tonkin Gulf
McCluskey
Nixon era SST vote signals shift in Congress
The House vote denying further federal funding for the Concorde style 1000 mph SST marks a turning point in U.S. policy. It weakens Nixon administration support on war, foreign policy, and defense, complicating plans for Vietnam withdrawal and future force levels amid a changing political mood in Congress.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
U.S. Senate
Vietnam
Nixon Adminnistration
Willian
Kupers
Ite
Korea
Dmz
Nixon
Lonnoyhvithia
Sone
Cowie
Nixony
Bigyait
Teaver Deland
Russi
Kennedy plan would have cost nation large insurance overhaul
A clipped national note reports on a proposed health plan named after Kennedy and Heutter that would have totaled about 41 billion dollars if enacted this year, outlining costs and political reception in brief.
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Kennedy
Kennedy-Heutter Nalianyl Twalthy
Brothers and Siblings Clash in Rural Vigil Nonsense
Fragmented news item reports a disjointed scene in Languor England where citizens supposedly quit smoking, dissenters plan a demonstration along Autain Street with unclear chants, while a National Review brief notes state university enrollment changes and chess trends in 1971.
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Languur
Stat Juldstie
Mngland
Autain Street
Languor
Admvigsims
Ment State University
West Sfreshinah Chess
Literacy and policy critique from Admiral Hickover
An excerpt from New York Vines features Admiral Hickover arguing that U.S. education policy fails to uplift below average students. He warns that without ensuring equal potential, America cannot progress in the space age and faces a divided future.
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Admiral Hickover
New York
Vines
Hotl
U.S
Dewayiley
Almerica
Character Comment Sparks Lockdown Debate
Roger Plough, ex chairman of U.S. Steel and target of Jonny F. Kennedy's famed SOB remark, told the Job Howse Senate Keowmle Committee that government action to curb construction workers' demands would be a character-building experience for the nation.
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Roger Plough
U.S. Steel
Jonny F. Kennedy
Senate
Keowmle Committee
National Review
This Day in History Across Centuries and Voices
A collage notes 1608 union of England and Sendai under Janes VE of Scotland, a 1902 early Lovelorn column question on cosmically wealthy life, 1934 Mississippi Pine Islands independence, 1916 dates, 1965 civil rights era killing of Mrs. Vina Luxo near Montgomery after a voting rights march, and a 1930s tribute by British PM George VI praising service to others.
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England
Sendai
Janes, VE
Scotland
United States
Missippine Islands
Vina Luxo
Detroit
Selina
Montgomery
Ala
George VI
Representatives in Washington address list for South County
A faulty Capitol contact list for South County includes U S Senators Alan Cranston and John V Tunney and Congressmen George P Miller Don Edwards with office addresses in Washington DC and district notes naming communities such as San Leandro Castro Valley Livermore Alameda East Oakland Union City Newark and surrounding areas. The text contains multiple garbled lines and incorrect spellings.
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U.S
South County
Alan Cranston
Senate
Washington
John V. Tunney
D.C
George P. Miller
Nayburn
Livermore Amador Valley
Hayward
Alameda
Oakland
Don Edwards
Cannan Widy
Union City
Heron
Newark
Sagit Clara
Han Mateo
Sacramento State Legislators and Conditinencies List
Representatives in Sacramento include Senators Nicholas G. Patra John W. Holmdel and Clark L. Bradley covering parts of Alameda County. Assembly members are Carlos Bee Robart W. Crown and Merch K. Fong with districts spanning Hayward Union City Fremont Newark Castro Valley Ashland and parts of Oakland. Letters to legislators go to the state capitol in Sacramento.
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Alameda County
Nicholas G. Patra
John W. Holmdel
Clark L. Bradley
Livermore-Amador Valley
Castro Valley
Carlos Bee
Dstrict
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Robart W. Crown
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Mlameda
Oakland
Merch K. Fong
Ashland
Chemploo State Capitol
Saciaurento
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Quicksilver Times
Marine Corps
Richard Wilson
Berrigan
Philip
Danish
Straighiten
Kent
Sacramento
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