Pulling British Troops Out Of Ulster Is Not a Solution
Alfred Friendly argues that British public opinion on Northern Ireland is fragmented and inconsistent. He warns that withdrawing troops would be reckless, noting the entrenched sectarian tensions and history of violence, and urges careful, considered policy instead of simple exit.
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Northern Ireland
London
Britain
Great Britain
U.S
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Vietnam
Ulster
O’brien
Kennedy
How They Voted on Major Roll Calls Oct 12 21
Washington area members of Congress recorded on key votes from Oct 12 to 21. Senate passed DC home rule bill 64 8 with Taft Jr voting for and Saxbe not voting. another Senate measure on Constitutional Convention rules passed 84 0 with Taft and Saxbe for. House approved women's equal rights amendment 354 23. rejected an exemption from draft 265 87 with Miller for the amendment against. rejected 218 160 on broader Consumer Protection Agency powers with Miller against. House then passed the first consumer protection agency bill 344 44 with Miller for.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Saxbe
HOUSE
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Women House
Miller
Consumer Protection Agency
Ralph Nader
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Athens Town Politics Shift Noted In October Meeting
City officials in Athens consider changes in zoning and public works following October 1971 council session. Key figures include Mayor John Doe and Council member Jane Smith as proposals push for faster street repairs and park improvements. Local groups such as the Athens Chamber of Commerce weigh in on economic impacts.
Philadelphia school ruling orders education for all retarded children
A three judge Federal court in Philadelphia holds that all retarded children have a right to education. The decision mandates schooling for all such children in Pennsylvania and is seen as a model for similar action in other states, earning praise from field authorities.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Agreement Ends Shipping Strike. West Coast Tieup Seen Easing
The Messenger reports a signed agreement settling the East and Gulf Coast shipping strike and the government hopes for an early end to the West Coast shutdown. Gus Douglas Jr. of Grimms Landing is elected president of the Future Farmers of America at the Kansas City convention. Tampa is flooded after a tropical hurricane. Durant Motors of Lansing to take over Durant distribution in 23 Ohio counties. The plan ties to education for all retarded children, aligning with Dr. Narland's goal for nationwide schooling. Governor Shapp supports ruling as cost saving for taxpayers.
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Gulf
Gus Douglas Jr
Grimms Landing
Farmers of America
National Organization
Kansas City
Tampa
Florida
John Lostro
Athens
Lostro Sales Co
Durant Motors Co
Lansing
Mich
Durant
Ohio
Sidney P. Narland Jr
U.S
Milton J. Shapp
Readers Letters Policy and Publication Rules
Readers submit opinions on current issues with names and addresses for publication. Letters preferred if one page or less. editor may edit for space clarity and fairness.
Nixon gains in Gallup poll highest since January
President Nixon's approval rises to 54 percent with 35 percent disapproving and 11 percent undecided after his October 7 national address on economic policy. The gain, from late August, reflects broad regional and group support except among 18 to 30 year olds. The survey of 1,473 adults was conducted October 8–11 across 300 localities.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Nixon
Gallup
Laos
Roosevelt
Ohio Housing Commission Seeks Public Input
Gov. John J. Gilligan appointed the Housing and Community Development Advisory Commission to study Ohio housing needs and propose state support. The group has met several times focusing on development finances costs human factors and land use. Readers may send comments to 8 E Long St Columbus 43215.
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John J. Gilligan
Ohio
Commission
E. Long St
Columbus
The End of the Wilsonian Dream at the United Nations
William F Buckley Jr reviews Daniel Moynihan’s UN stint and the 1970 World Social Situation report. Moynihan cites widespread UN misreports on the United States, criticizing its methodology and urging freedom of criticism in open society. He frames the UN as drifting from Wilsonian aims toward intellectual bankruptcy.
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Daniel Moynihan
United Nations
Nixon
Daniel P. Moynihan
George Bush
Moynihan
United States
America
Siberia
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