Critique of Nixon Era Housing Policy Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The Civil Rights Commission examined federal housing policy arguing that market driven by race and wealth under FHA and federal programs sustains segregation. It urged Congress to replace FHA with a federal housing bank and to end race based loan practices while noting broader links to highways and urban development. The piece concludes with a hypothetical question about disguise and a stray crime anecdote.
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Washington Post
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Congress
Nixon sincerity on Vietnam questioned in Raspberry column
The William Raspberry column argues President Nixon doubts the public case for Vietnam withdrawal. It questions the motives behind resisting a withdrawal date tied to POW releases, suggests political embarrassment from leaks, and notes the Post and DOJ actions heighten sensitivity to government secrecy and negotiation signals.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Nixon faces POW release as Vietnam troop stance debated
The text argues Nixon uses the POW issue as a political cover to justify continued U.S. troop presence in Vietnam. It suggests gradual withdrawal could reveal real motives and claims the administration may leak documents to keep troops deployed while appeasing public opinion.
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Justice Department
Nixon
America
U.S
Vietnam
Athens Messenger June 28 1971 front section item
Athens Ohio June 28 1971 issue of The Athens Messenger published by The Messenger Publishing Company lists office details and staff roles including publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and others. The page presents standard masthead information for the newspaper dated Monday June 28 1971.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Airlines rate war prompts cries over youth Europe fares
The debate over lower youth fares to Europe highlights airline policies that favor youths over adults. Airlines may violate overseas fare agreements by discounting youth rates, though a future IATA conference in Montreal aims to set universal low fares for all travelers.
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Europe
Atlantic
International Air Transport Association
Montreal
A General’s View of the 301 Dollar Soldier
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) S. L. A. Marshall argues the 301 monthly wage for new Army recruits is excessive yet defends it as fair given the era and the improving quality of draftees. He notes inflation, medical and training costs, and the desire to attract capable youths, while cautioning overtaxing young servicemen.
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L.A. Times
Washington Post
U.S. Senate
Senate
Pentagon
Internal Revenue Service
Johnny
United States
NEA
PTA
Campus Ministry Group Objects to Flag Rules Additions
A letter from the Campus Ministry Association of Ohio University leaders protests the inclusion of Christmas and Easter in a flag-flying schedule. They urge either removing those days or adding other religious observances to maintain secular patriotism and respect for religious plurality.
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Campus Ministry Association of
Ohio University
Messenger
Jesus Christ
Mohammed
Robert D. Hughes
Church of the Good Shepherd
Episcopal
Campus Ministry Association
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D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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