A Stillness on the Potomac Reflects the Nixon Presidency
Washington columnist Mr. MacLeish argues that the Nixon era has reduced presidential power to inertia. He notes Nixon’s sporadic action, rising public fatigue, and state and local responses as the White House loses its guiding authority amid energy and trucker crises. He contrasts past warmth with present silence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Ike
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Nixon
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Oregon
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The
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Meeting James Mulligan on torture and humanity
An in depth profile of naval officer James Mulligan, a Vietnam prisoner of war, exploring his experiences in captivity, reflections on duty, morality, and the costs of war. He argues torture corrupts both victim and society, urging awareness of human dignity and the dangers of using cruelty as political tool.
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James Mulligan
United States
Lefty Gomez
Mulligan
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Asia
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Vietnam
Syria
South Africa
Greece
Brazil
Bennington area notes and town election results posted
The Bennington probate court proves William G Leake will directing a permanent fund for St Peter s Episcopal Church Bennington. Local officials report election results Kathryn Morrissey re elected town clerk Anne Looking Back Powers defeats Edward Horst for town auditor and Elmer Rockwood beats Harold Rudd for district sister post. Shaftsbury votes to permit liquor sales next year while Pownal approves malt beverage sales 182 to 118. A state committee works on maple grading and labeling with a proposed Vermont state brand label. A Moose dance marks its third anniversary. Mt Anthony Union High School plan design gains national advisory committee inclusion for John F Kennedy Memorial Library. Vocational training potential noted by Education Commissioner Holden to Mt Anthony Union School Board. Historical notes recount Ford riot 1932 Rhineland 1936 Remagen crossing 1945 and VE Day May 8.
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William G. Leake
Bennington
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Arthur R. Rickert
House
Senate
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association
Mt. Anthony Union High School
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
Boston
A. John Holden Jr
Mt. Anthony Union School Board
Ford's rising popularity shocks Nixon and Democrats
Washington Opinion columnist Dick West notes Gerald Ford's public appeal grows after becoming vice president, surpassing Nixon in Gallup polls. Democrats regret confirming him, fearing a stronger presidential contender, while Nixon supporters question Ford's surge and urge restraint on his lovable image.
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Washington
UPI
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Nixon
Democratic Congress
Ford
People magazine debut under Time Inc prompts critique
A Time Inc promoted launch faces harsh appraisal as People covers sensitive topics, celebs, and high society with sensational captions. Critics note tawdry focus, ad-driven hype, and tension between editorial integrity and commercial aims. Time Inc may need to elevate content to satisfy readers and curb exploitation claims.
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Time
William Peter Blatty
Marina Oswald
Palm Beach
Miss Farrow
George Schrafft
Candy Family
Mary Sanford
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