Overseas drug laws warn travelers about harsh enforcement
An editorial argues that Americans jailed abroad for drugs face strict, uncompromising laws with little chance for bail. It notes more than 1,000 cases overseas and urges travelers to learn local laws and rights before summer trips to Europe or overseas, ending with a caution to choose the right hotel view.
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Rome
United States
Spain
Michigan
New York
Europe
Far East
Parochial Schools and Tax Policy Debate
The text argues for continued support of private and parochial schools amid inflation and fiscal strain. It contends tax funding for these schools benefits the public system, urges defense of church related education, and warns against cuts that could raise taxes or harm national education.
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Newse
Globe
Chile
Kissinger role sparks debate over State Department influence
AP interviews in 15 countries reveal grumbling over Kissinger dominance of U.S. foreign policy. Some Foreign Service officers say the State Department’s power shrinks while White House and NSC actions, led by Kissinger, push policy directly to presidents. Critics cite lowered morale and tension with ambassadors, though others note enduring department traditions.
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William L. Ryan
Nixon
Japan
State Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Europe
Kissinger
White House
William P. Rogers
U.S
Associated Press
Latin America
Asia
Congress
Middle East
Defense Department
Treasuryment
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
McGeorge Bundy
Walt W. Rostow
Kennedy
Johnson
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Peking
China
Mao Tse-tung
Rogers
Russia
Dr. Kissinger
Harvard
National Security Council
Foreign Service
Department
Sug
Gests
Washington
Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli
Kleindienst Approved as Attorney General after lengthy hearings
Richard G Kleindienst becomes attorney general after a 64 19 Senate confirmation ending a four month fight. Democrats pressed charges over ties to ITT and antitrust suits while Anderson tied ITT funding to the San Diego convention. Final vote 63 20 with Jackson for and McGovern Muskie against, Humphrey opposed in pairing.
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Washington
Richard G. Kleindienst
Senate
Kleindienst
Phoenix
Ariz
John N. Mitchell
International Tele & Tel
Jack Anderson
ITT
San Diego
Miami Beach
Anderson
Dita Beard
Henry M. Jackson
George McGovern
Edmund Muskie
Hubert H. Humphrey
Howard W. Cannon
D-Nev
The Crow's Nest on American hero devotion
We Americans cherish devotion to causes and heroes, often reserving admiration for those who have died, a stance that may be sensible given the fate of many who rise to fame. The essay begins by exploring this sentiment.
Little things that make life worthwhile by Hal Boyle
A meditation on small joys that give life meaning from child steps to a faithful friend. The piece contrasts simple pleasures with public memorials to heroes and muses on how quickly memory fades, noting renaming movements and imagined places like Kennedyville and St Luther.
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Hal Boyle
New York
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