Britain Expels 105 Russian Diplomats as Spies
A commentary notes the shift from 1950s ridicule of U S spying fears to Britain expelling 105 Russian diplomats as spies. It reflects on public panic, Cold War dynamics, and growing belief Russia may soon surround the U S with submarines and deadly weapons. The piece critiques Western complacency and debates military funding and FBI role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Hasterners
Congress
FBI
Fluoridation debate pits liberty against public health
A reader column argues against adding fluoride to the public water supply citing cost, potential health effects, and personal liberty. The piece compares tablet use to community water fluoridation and questions equity, governance, and fiscal impact.
Take tablets Editor says Muoride issue grows serious
The editor notes the Muoride matter is serious but appears simple to satisfy everyone. The text reflects a candid editorial stance urging practical resolution.
Water bonds missteps and proposed ACWD issue
In 1964 a $2 million ACWD bond issue was mismanaged, sold late at a higher rate. the board now seeks a $7.95 million bond, arguing no cost to taxpayers. California Election Code Section 530 requires disclosure of estimated tax rates for 1972 to 1974 at $0.10 per $100 of assessed value.
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ACWD
Tri-Chy
Japan
Vater
Taxpayer
California
UNICEF Fund Drive Poised to Aid Non Communist Nations
Editorial urging support for UNICEF. It argues funds aid Africa India Afghanistan and other non communist nations, notes matching funds required, counters communist critique, and urges warm hospitality to door to door solicitors. It cites vitamin capsules basic education kits and stethoscopes as affordable aids and emphasizes peace through aid.
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Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
United Nations Children's Fund
Africa
India
Afghanistan
Borne
Fremont
Nixon and FDR Compared in a Russian View
A Russian visitor questions how alike Franklin Roosevelt and Richard Nixon are in foreign policy and domestic actions. The piece notes FDR’s recognition of the Soviet Union and Nixon’s opening to Red China, with caution about overextending analogies and potential consequences for U.S. diplomacy and the economy.
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Washington, D.C
Russia
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Roosevelt
Nixon
Sovet Union
Woodrow Wilson
Paris
Fdr
Should we expand the Supreme Court, Nixon contends
The article analyzes President Nixon's push to enlarge the Supreme Court arguing for a more representative judiciary while warning against treating the court as a flexible tribunal. It contrasts Nixon's stance with Chief Justice Burger's calls for system reforms and recalls Roosevelt's 1937 plan to expand the court to 15.
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Nixon
Franklinn Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
D.C
Supreme Court
Italies
Burger
Federal Reserve Board
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Federal
Vietnamization Hope Faces Setback in Nixon Policy
The piece argues Nixon's Vietnam policy hinges on "Vietnamization" but warns that ARVN capability is eroding after U.S. withdrawal. It notes lower ARVN strength, heavy Cambodian and Laos actions, and critical views from Col. Hackworth about limited ARVN improvement and dangers to policy. It compares the retreat to historic Moscow and North Africa withdrawals, underscoring South Korea's defense strength as a counterpoint.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Vietnam
U. S
South Vietnam
Handi
Hed
Saigon
Nixon
Pew
Defense Department
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
ARVN
Arvn Allistons
Yne Waler
Napoleon
Moscow
Erwin Hummel
Cambodia
Laos
U.S
Mekong Delta
Dmz
Ami
Pentagon
AVN
David H. Hackworth
Tit Ayore
Wiite House
Keats birth and wartime milestones across history
This day features John Keats birth on October 2, 1795, Kiel’s WWI peace demand in 1913, stock market decline foreshadowing the 1930s crash in 1924, the 1940 peacetime draft started by Secretary Stimson, and a Willa Cather quote noting human resignation to life’s course.
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John Keats
Kiel
Henry Stimson
Fish Bowl
Willa Cather
Rees
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