Bruckner argues Nixon era Vietnam study shows deception
The opinion asserts that the McNamara study released amid government attempts at prior restraint reveals Johnson administration deceit and planning for escalation. It highlights lies about neutrality, Gulf of Tonkin, and decision processes, urging Congress to demand accountability before further war actions.
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Washington
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South Vietnam
Wayne Morse
McNamara
U.S
Congress
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William Bundy
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Rusk
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Cambodia
North Vietnam
Sen. J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Henry Kissinger
Security Council
State Department
Taylor
Pentagon
U S Senator Norris criticizes Britain and Irish freedom
The June 23 1971 Athens Messenger recalls 50 years ago when Senator Norris labeled Great Britain a slave holder for denying Ireland independence and urged his Senate resolution. It also notes OU students James Lafferty Mac Bobo Jack Appel William Pullen starting a US tour with a $10 Ford truck and a UN AEC debate on outlawing atomic weapons. The Hocking River level stood near flood stage at 16.99 feet as Athens weather observer C N France reported.
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Neb
Great Britain
Ireland
Senate
Ohio University
Jamey Lafferty
Mac Bobo
Jack Appel
William Pullen
United States
Athens
C. N. France
Hocking
FTC seeks expanded power to halt unfair practices
The subcommittee backs up to 10000 dollars per violation and allows cease and desist orders with refunds as needed to fix consumer harm. The draft confirms FTC authority to define unfair and deceptive acts and may challenge existing limits on rule making and octane disclosures.
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FTC
Commission
Iran’s Death Penalty for Pushers Seen as Better Option
A conservative column argues Iran’s method of executing heroin pushers since 1969 reduces drug problems. It contrasts with Nixon’s plan and urges harsher public punishment, imagining Detroit and New York deploying gallows to deter heroin trafficking. The piece notes U. S. drug trends and troop addiction issues in Vietnam.
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Iran
House
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Vietnam
Morgan F. Murphy
Illinois
Robert H. Steele
Connecticut
Hughes
Turkey
Southeast Asia
Detroit
Twelfth Street
Mack Avenue
New York
Citizens urge stronger Ohio strip mine reclamation bill
In Ohio 269513 acres of strip mined land exist with 12041 stripped in 1969. The letter urges readers to contact Subcommittee on House Bill 928 to pass the bill as written and push for better reclamation of stripped lands. Subcommittee members listed include Creasy Bechtold Scott Speck Maddux Del Bane. addresses are Ohio House of Representatives in Columbus 43215.
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Ohio
United States
Kenneth B. Creasy
John Bechtold
John Scott
Sam Speck
Don Mad
Registration Drive Urges Voters in Waterloo York Townships
Athens County voters in Waterloo and York Townships must register now for the November election. Polls run 10 am to 9 pm on Thursday Saturday and Wednesday June 30. Athens County residents may register at the Board of Elections by Sept 22 at 4 pm. The Athens League of Women Voters promotes registration. Inquiries to 593 8244.
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the Messenger
Waterloo
York Townships
Athens County
Board of Elections
Athens League of Women Voters
Senate move to boost FTC powers against unfair practices
A Senate Commerce Consumer Subcommittee bill would strengthen the FTC to protect consumers by allowing preliminary injunctions to halt unfair or deceptive practices and authorizing civil penalties.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Athens Messenger subscription and delivery rates
Athens Messenger details its daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and tube, plus mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia and other U S locations. It notes second class matter status and lists the publisher address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
D&s
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U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Times expose confirms public mistrust of war leaders
Washington—The Times reveals Pentagon archives showing repeated deceptions by Johnson era officials and high advisers. The documents expose aims and motives behind Vietnam policy, including misrepresented progress and prewar planning, with New York Times reporting censorship attempts by the Nixon administration.
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Washington Post
Washington
Joe Alsop
New York Times
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Johnson
McNamara
Rusk
McGeorge Bundy
Rostow
Taylor
Times
South Vietnam
John T. McNaughton
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U.S
Gen. Westmoreland
Nixon
the Times
North
Hanoi
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