Intelligent voters may save republic from internal decline
The Orville Mercury cites thinkers from the American Institute for Economic Research who argue that an informed independent minority can balance power in elections and safeguard the republic. Readers are urged to pool information on crucial questions and act as a saving force.
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Prolific Congressmen Face Bureaucracy Within Congress
Prolific members lament federal bureaucracy yet ignore their own growth in oversight. There are 43 committees in the House and Senate and about 260 subcommittees demanding space staff and prestige. The range spans from judiciary subcommittees to a reduction of nonessential expenditures panel. Senator Scott jokes about an unplanned international travel subcommittee. A select committee on planned parenthood is urged as urgent.
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Students march for themselves amid Harvard restructuring
A fragmented note remarks on students marching for personal causes at Harvard as the university undergoes six month restructuring, while questions linger about French friendliness and renewed German threats.
Nixon conservatism suits America in first hundred days
Paul Harvey argues Nixon's early policy shows disciplined, middle‑class values. He praises family decorum, restraint, and integrity, noting Mrs Nixon's conservative style and Julie Nixon's handstitched Great Seal. The piece contrasts Nixon calm with past impulsive leaders and urges readers to send letters to the editor.
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Forced school integration court test in Tennessee suit
After taking office HEW Secretary Robert Finch questions that forced integration is lawful while a Maury County case presses 11 000 white and 2400 black parents to meet a federal court order for meaningful desegregation. The petitioner attorney Jack Kershaw cites Brown v. Board and Civil Rights Act challenges as grounds.
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Digging Up Costs in Washingtons Glorious Subway Plan
Don McLean mocks federal budgeting by calculating a 97.7 mile subway project at 2.5 billion dollars total, noting inflated costs in Senate and Rayburn office building projects. He jokes about becoming the contractor if given the budget and profits.
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Nixon Keeps Ear Tuned In To Opinion
Washington column notes President Nixon reads a daily 45 page digest of letters to the editor, editorials, and columns to gauge public opinion. It outlines plans on Crime and the Rights of the Accused, seeking legislative readjustment of judiciary balance and possible commissions or joint committees. It highlights Cabinet autonomy and Nixon’s central authority while noting a broad 200 million American audience.
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Notable historical events on this day in history
In 1780 the Continental Army of 2500 surrendered to British Commander Sir Henry Clinton at Charleston. In 1987 George VI was crowned King of England after Edward VII abdicated in favor of Wallis Warfield Simpson. In 1949 Soviet Berlin blockade ended after 328 days with Allied airlift to West Berlin. In 1963 JFK ordered troops near Birmingham Alabama after rioting.
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