Nixon Briefing Says President Skims Daily News
A Nixon briefing reveals the president rarely reads newspapers or watches TV news, mostly glancing through eight papers with sports pages his focus. Pat Buchanan compiles a 25 to 30 page daily digest, delivering summarized items and initials for names, with some items translated for clarity.
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Nixon
Manola Sanchez
Sanchez
Pat Buchanan
St. Louis
Buchanan
NRA
EMK
National Rifle Association
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Matthew Storin
White House
Boston Globe
Kennedy
McCloskey
CRA
Paul McCleskey
California
Shirley Temple
Richard Nixon
California Rpublican Assembly
Agnew
Dole
Robert Dole
R-Kans
Veep
CBS
GOP
Montoya
Dem
Features Moving People Lets Not Quit
Analyzes two transport stories: SST grounding and Railpax routing. Notes air and rail infrastructure, ground operations, and potential gains from improved terminals, control staffing, and city connections. Discusses Railpax beginning May 1 and its halfed intercity trains, with caution on eventual profitability. Highlights need to invest in ground transport and planning for better travel, not just faster air travel.
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Congress
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Railpax
Senate
Thoughts on conformity and resolve in old sayings
A compact reflection on dissent and shared views, citing Mark Twain and Job. The fragment contemplates the value of diverse opinions in debates, while signaling a turn toward maintaining cheer despite sorrow. The text blends literary quotes with a personal resolution.
Vitamins and diet questions in Dr Lamb column
A reader asks about vitamins and liver iron pills while Dr Lawrence E Lamb explains benefits and risks. He notes vitamins can help some people though an adequate diet should suffice and warns about excess vitamins A and D. He stresses moderation and doctor consultation especially with alcohol use.
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Dr. Lamb
Play of the Cards in Jacoby Modern Bridge
West opens spades four. Second hand low forces two spade tricks for declarer. South should attack clubs to force Bast’s ace then reach ten tricks. If South holds ace three two in spades, play dummy queen spade to gain entries. East covers king, then time ace of clubs is knocked out.
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Jacoby
West
South
Bast
East
Wspaper Enterprise Assn
Bridge problem with spade slam decision prompt
In a bridge excerpt, after a sequence West North East South 1 Pass 2h Pass 3a Pass, South holds WAZ WAZ 4S 063 AKQIT53 and asks what to do. Partner jumps to five clubs. The question asks the best move now, considering avoiding four no trump due to poor diamonds. The answer is to bid three spades.
How's Your Vocabulary Bible Bit Across 3
Puzzle style list of cryptic clues and partial words across and down, mixing Hebrew terms, place names, and titles. Entries reference biblical, linguistic, and geographic terms with scattered hints to solve a vocabulary crossword style item.
Interest rates stabilizing or ready to fall soon
New York AP reports bankers see rates stabilizing into later year with possible minor cuts as borrowing remains weak and consumers reel from tax hikes and cautious spending. Consumer sentiment has hit low levels though stock markets show a rebound due to optimistic views on corporate profits and future gains.
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New York
University of Michigan
Yonder Hills
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Lawrence E. Lamb
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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James Jacoby
Weig Sucharnul
Peter
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Johnella Boynton
Paul Putman
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
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