Freedom for Vietnam debate stirs memorial weekend views
The column argues U S involvement in Vietnam reflects a defendable cause and honors fallen Americans. It contends anti Nixon protests miscast U S aims, cites Korea and World War II as parallels, and urges maintaining purpose in promoting freedom worldwide. A Notre Dame student election note and a Rev Revel Wallace-Chishola ticket proposal are mentioned.
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Nixon
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South Vietnam
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Korea
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Penn’ ‘Ives
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Russia
Spain
Rhodesia
Martin Luther King
Rev
Revel
George Wallace
Shirley Chishola
California bill seeks local control over reading texts
A December column spurred Friends of Education to back Assembly Bill 148 by Newton R. Russell to end state adoption of elementary reading texts in California. The bill would require the state board to publish a list of approved texts and let districts pick locally with staff input and a 15 day display period before adoption.
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People 'S Schools
George Weber
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Ann Street
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Albert C. Johnson
Friends of Educator
Professional Educators
Alifornia
Assembly
Newton R. Russell
R-Burbanké
Russell
Meir
Jetinson
Johnny
Incoherent 1968 political column on Wallace McGovern and turmoil
A chaotic summary of Democratic and Republican infighting notes Wallace shot in Maryland and McGovern's fundraising, Jackson's critique, and calls to wage tensions within the party. Mentions Brown, Kellender ruling, Connally resignation, Miami Beach conventions, and protest figures planning actions in Washington.
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George Wallace
Alabama
Maryland
Democratic Party
George McGovern
McGovern
Seu. Jackson
Miami Beach
Florida
Rennie Davis
David Dellinger
Washington
Plate glass revolution in protest scenes in Washington
Washington column describes campus and city demonstrations harming store windows from antiwar actions. It notes Rutgers occupation, Eastern High rally approved, and a belief Nixon faces a hard race as violence and window smashing persist. The piece hints at political pressure and a tense domestic scene shaping the fall election.
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Kilroy
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Paria
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Barry Goldwater on Hoovers high standards
A conservative voice defends J Edgar Hoover against liberal criticism praising his long tenure as FBI director. The piece argues Hoover maintained integrity and avoided power misuse, setting a model for law enforcement and public service while resisting expansion of bureau power. It notes critics from liberals and the changing media landscape.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
FBI
Bureau
Dick Tracy
Ium Green
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PBS
State Department
Alger Hiss
FHI
CIA
National Guard
ROTC
Nui Ih
Myth of Red superiority in Vietnam war recounted
General Ira Co. Baker argues propaganda overstated North Vietnamese strength while praising South Vietnamese resilience. He outlines Geneva era divisions, wartime strategies, and the Tet offensive’s impact on guerrilla versus conventional warfare, noting antiwar Senate hesitance and hopes for peace via Paris.
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Thien
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