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In Our Opinion the Mars saga captures worldwide excitement as Mariner 6 and 7 launch to study the planet from millions of miles away. The missions aim to image, measure, and assess habitability, guiding future probes, with outcomes shaping views on life beyond Earth and the future of space exploration.
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Tomorrow's leaders may come from noncollege youth
A Fortune survey is cited showing noncollege youths more often favor law and order, religion, and war than college students. It notes higher nonconformity in dress, premarital sex approval, and skepticism toward authority among noncollege youths, suggesting future leaders may emerge from this group.
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Nixon shifts from island defense to new Asia policy
The column argues Nixon may break Dulles era practice of using small Asian states as buffers against China. It cites Nixon era ties to Chiang Kai-shek, China Lobby funding, and involvement with Formosa, Mongolia, and Vietnam, noting shifts in diplomacy and potential future policy changes. It highlights figures like Dulles, Bridges, McCarran, Chennault, and Nixon’s past actions and campaigns.
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Chiang Kaishek
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Nevada
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GOP
Joe Kung
Chiang Kai-hek
Ambassador Hotel
Angeles
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Red China
Russia
Mongolia
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Coca - Cola
Chiang Kai-shek
Pepsi
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Gallup
Harris
Vietnam
Claire Chennault
Thieu
Paris
Chennault
Britain Unearths Quirky Travel Woes And Darkling Pies
A humorous piece by Don Maclean from London muses on the U K travel life. He confuses motorways with M-1 and learns about England’s shop-keeping quirks. He notes the abundance of specialized shops and the oddity of dog lovers in a dog show vibe. He also wrangles British money forms and hints at metric adoption.
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London
Iman
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States
Wallace edging toward 1970 Alabama governor bid
Washington reports mounting evidence that George Wallace may run again for Alabama governor in 1970. Petitions circulated in Jefferson County and Birmingham drew strong support among steel and metal workers, though Wallace’s true intent remains unclear. Wallace hints he may or may not run. Brewer’s rising popularity and tax program complicate a potential challenge.
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NEA
Washington
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Bessemer
Lurleen Wallace
House of Representatives
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Brewer
Tax surcharge clash shakes Senate leadership in Washington
The Nixon administration seeks to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge as inflation rages while Senate leaders Mansfield and Kennedy push for delay. The clash pits Democratic hierarchy against President and Finance Committee head Russell Long, highlighting a human struggle and the urgency of tax timing amid a national emergency.
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