Editorial: Troop withdrawal marks turning point in Vietnam
The Midway editorial argues the U S move to reduce Vietnam troops signals a turning point in policy. It notes the small 25,000 cut from 540,000 and the President's promise of further reviews and possible reductions, tied to South Vietnamese readiness, Paris talks, and enemy activity.
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Welfare Rights push for bigger relief amid Nixon plan
Virginia Payette reports on the National Welfare Rights Organization boasting 30 000 members across 70 cities with a Washington HQ and 39 staffers seeking broader welfare overhaul. The piece cites militant actions and a proposed $500 million annual benefits rise, while highlighting cases like David Davis who faced charges after welfare checks and demands for luxury items.
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Barn Fire Lessons and Divine Help
A Swedish farmer’s barn burned while the phone failed and a neighbor drove 18 miles to alert the fire brigade. The engine ran out of gas and got stuck, requiring soldiers to free it as the barn collapsed. The piece urges self-control, perseverance, and trust in God, advising to avoid blame and to work heartily as for the Lord.
Norway's first woman pilot for commercial airliner
The article notes Norway's Turi Wideroe as the first woman pilot for a commercial airliner, sparking debate over women in aviation. It contrasts with a past claim that women belong in less demanding roles and hints that sexism may affect male navigators, referencing aviation history and the Wright brothers.
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Nixon to name civil rights czar to coordinate policy
Washington whispers say President Nixon will appoint a single civil rights coordinator to unify enforcement across Justice Labor Transportation Health Education and Welfare Housing and Urban Development agencies. He may form a Cabinet Council style body to ensure consistent policy among federal departments amid strong Democratic criticism of the war and lunar political maneuvering.
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Mac's World Not as bad as painted
Washington clarifies a prior quote about a Lake Charles OEO food stamps grant. The Office of Economic Opportunity explains the final budget differed from Rep. Ayres figures, with $11,340 for stamps and $2,000 for outreach staff, totaling costs beyond direct benefits. The piece notes outreach aims to reach people in backwoods areas and avoids oversimplified conclusions.
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Washington riots hit small shops and Negro jobs
NEA Washington correspondent reports from congressional hearings on the 1968 riots showing that most damaged businesses in Washington were small neighborhood shops with many owners in poverty. The data indicate a large share of destroyed jobs were Negro, with rioters often targeting stores tied to the community, underscoring the need for factual, targeted reform.
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Berkeley campus chaos sparks calls for renewed order
A columnist argues that National Guard and police must restrain disruptive Berkeley students while urging firm action against militant faculty. He warns that sacrificing academic freedom for freedom from police would echo Nazi Germany and criticizes a lax campus culture over 15 years.
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