A Conservative View James Kilpatrick on Conservatives and Liberals
Kilpatrick argues conservatives favor enforcing law and protecting rights while liberals blame society for crime and criticize police. He cites FBI surveillance debates and a Washington Post editorial as illustrating liberal dissent. The piece concludes there is a discernible difference between the two views.
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Washington
Morning Post
FBI
Media
Post
Mitchell
Radler
Washington Post
Boston
Surge in Law School Applications Prompts Shift in Careers
The article notes a projected surge in law school admissions as students see law practice as a means to express social concerns and drive change. Dean Adrian S. Fisher and Prof. Alfred F. Conrad cite rising applications, many women entering, and demand for federal aid to expand programs.
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American Bar Association
Adrian S. Fisher
Georgetown University Law Center
House
Alford F. Conrad
University of Michigan
Association of American Law Schools
Fisher and Conrad
Drug education program uses ex inmates in Pennsylvania
In western Pennsylvania convicts released long enough to share life stories address drug misuse. Ex addicts who beat addiction in jail promote a transition house for recently released prisoners and even monitor young pushers. Security accompanies them to high school groups to show they are still in prison. The program, approved by the state correctional commissioner, aims to deter youth by exposing the grim realities of heroin cocaine and amphetamine abuse.
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Pennsylvania
State Commissioner of Correctional Institutions
Gallup Poll Finds U S Opposes Calley Verdict Supports Nixon Act
A Gallup poll shows 79 percent disapprove of Lt. William Calley’s court martial verdict for the My Lai killings and 83 percent back Nixon’s decision to release him during review. The public views Calley as a scapegoat and says responsibility lies with others. The survey of 522 adults was conducted for Newsweek.
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Princeton
N. J
William L. Calley
My Lai
Calley
Nixon
Ft. Benning, Ga
Gallup Organization, Inc
Newsweek Magazine
Washington
Joe Alsop
White House
Laos
Alsop
Southeast Asia
United States
Earthquake Disaster Costs Reach Record Levels in U S History
The February 9 quake in Los Angeles triggers a national disaster tally. Officials report a $437 million grant for rehabilitation surpassing the prior $253 million Hurricane Camille relief for a five state area in 1969.
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Los Angeles
Fed. 9
Public Opinion On Calley Case And Nixon Pardon Vote
Poll figures show majority disapprove Calley verdict with 79 against and 12 offering no opinion. A minority say the act was not a crime or that others share responsibility. Most feel Calley is scapegoated. Separate question shows 83 approve Nixon’s pending appeal release. Incident viewed as common by half, isolated by 24, with 26 no opinion. Daily Athens Messenger Ohio news notice.
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Calley
My Lai
Nixon
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens roads critique notes hazards and proposed fixes
Cetters Athens Roads observer outlines road hazards on Hooper Street Mulligan Perry Hastings and Hooper Hill with boulder mud slips potholes and unsafe one lane curves. They urge cautious improvements and traffic controls while fearing poor replies from City Fathers.
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Athens
East End
Mill Street
Hooper Street
Hastings
Hooper
Richland
Hastings-Hooper
Mulligan
Perry
Hooper Hill
Monticello
Hastings Road
Rock
Carriage Hill
City Fathers
Gratitude For Nelsonville York Teen Center Support
The note thanks American Legion Post No 229 for its building and lists Eugene Sanborn Eugene Young Eugene Edwards Bill Theisen and bowling sponsors as key to the Teen Center. The writer credits others’ praise and invites appreciation or Legion membership with an annual six dollar dues.
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American Legion Post No. 229
Nelsonville-York
Eugene Sanborn
Eugene Young
Eugene Edwards
Bill Theisen
American Legion Post
The
Post
Athens Messenger front pages note long publisher history
The Athens Messenger issue of Wednesday April 7 1971 from Athens Ohio presents the historical staff list and masthead. It records the publishing lineage from 1825 through 1965 and lists key positions including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush Fred W Weber Charles W Reamer M W McDargh and Richard R Paynter.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Premier Lloyd George appeals for aid amid coal strike crisis
Premier Lloyd George urged Britons to support the government during the industrial crisis sparked by the coal miners strike. The nation faced mounting hardship as negotiations stalled and public solidarity was sought to stabilize the economy and supply.
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Lloyd George
Nixon Uses Alsop Tie to Sell Vietnam Policy
Washington insider column argues Nixon uses Joe Alsop’s praise to justify Vietnam policy. It notes Alsop’s consistent stance against Communist takeover and urges restraint, while predicting Nixon may broaden options including bombing and Haiphong mining, signaling a hard line and ongoing risk.
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Wae
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Brickman
the Messenger
Heinie Groh
Cincinnati Reds
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J. B. Vanity Jr
82Nd Airborne Division
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Joseph Kraft
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Vietnam
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Saigon
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Vin Laird
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Haiphong Harbor
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