Court Still Needs a Conservative Supreme Court
The Senate refused to confirm Judge Clement Haynsworth for the vacant Supreme Court seat, marking a sharp rebuke of President Nixon. The vote reflected concerns over judicial ethics and perceived conservatism, with observers noting the Fortas episode influenced the outcome. The piece argues Nixon should nominate a conservative of impeccable character, confident such a nomination would be sustained.
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Crash pads in San Francisco high schools aim to aid drug users
San Francisco health officials plan four high school crash pads staffed by a nurse and aides to offer emergency treatment and counseling to students under the influence with no police involvement. They seek to reduce harm while warning against turning pads into refuges for repeat offenders.
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City Health Department
SALT talks opened amid Soviet arms surge and mistrust
Officials weigh new intelligence on Soviet weapon buildup as SALT negotiations begin in Helsinki. Reports indicate about 1350 ICBMs, more than the U S in some categories, plus a swing-wing bomber and a new medium range ballistic missile. Strong suspicion grows that Moscow delayed participation until key weapons advances were reached.
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New York Times
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Soviet ICBM buildup outpaces US arms race says official
Dr. John Foster Jr notes the Soviet Union deploys more SS-9 missiles with multi warheads and high accuracy while slowing SS-11 installs. He claims 400 SS-9s could devastate most of the 1,002 US Minuteman silos, reflecting a widening parity gap and critique of McNamara era policies.
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John &. Foster Jr
Defense Department
Defense
Robert McNamara
The Fremont Teacher Ward Tenure Case From 1967
A probationary Fremont Unified teacher James C. Ward faced non re hire in 1967 after hearings on discipline and conduct. Courts later ruled Ward should be reinstated on tenure grounds, upholding the appellate reversal and signaling complex labor law dynamics.
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Fremont Unified
Toose
William J. Bolt
James C. Ward
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American Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Alameda County Superior Court
T Hat Ward
Wart
Jhu Deadiite
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Moratorium fallout hints at new parties in time of reform
Washington Sunday scene after Moratorium Day shows leaders at the Continental Hotel weighing a new political party era. Discussions mention Peace Party New Party and New World Party while electoral reform faces a slow death under a direct national vote plan.
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Constitution
Henry Krajewski
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Continental Hotel
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Black People's Party
States Rights Party
Socialist Party
Senate
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New World
Let's balance TV coverage after Nixon speech
Morrie Ryskind argues for a broader, balanced approach to national TV commentary after Nixon's Vietnam speech. He critiques perceived liberal bias and suggests inviting a conservative to join the Big Three, aiming to reduce claims that television is a liberal monolith while avoiding tokenism.
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Vietnam
Spirn Agnew
Thal TV
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SALT talks and Kremlin aims in Helsinki era
General Ira C Baker analyzes why the Kremlin joined Helsinki SALT talks noting Russia’s pursuit of strategic superiority. He cites Soviet arms budgets, Khrushchev’s post-crisis buildup, and the risk of extended talks without strong inspection. MIRV and multi warhead risks loom with ICBM delays on both sides.
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