Debate Over Fifth Amendment Testimony Sparks Constitutional Debate
The piece discusses Thomas E. Dewey’s call to repeal or weaken the Fifth Amendment shielding against self incrimination. Dewey criticizes Supreme Court rulings he says protect the guilty and supports Judge Henry Friendly’s proposed amendment. The argument questions whether the Fifth Amendment remains wise as an inviolable constitutional shield.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
U. S. Supreme Court
Henry J. Friendly
U. S. Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Nixon
Unreported crime study spurs police data conferences
A federal survey found crime is underreported, with twice as many serious offenses as police records show. New York City data support the finding, prompting Census Bureau sponsorship of four conferences to define needed statistics. Victims fear reprisals or doubt police efficacy, yet better reports help target protection.
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United States
New York
Census Bureau
Purge of Unfaithful Democratic Official Seen by National Chair
National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien demanded Earl Goodwin of Selma Alabama appear at a public hearing within ten days to defend his refusal to back the Humphrey Muskie ticket or lose his Democratic National Committee seat. Goodwin backed George C. Wallace's American Independent bid. O'Brien cited party rules requiring declaration for nominees within 30 days of the convention. Republicans also face internal purges amid divergent loyalties.
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Lawrence F. O’brien
Earl Goodwin
Selma
Ala
Humphrey
Democratic
South
National Party
O’brien
National Committee
Goodwin
Nixon reshapes White House with new adviser system
President elect Nixon moves to reorganize the White House adding a council of advisers and task forces. He has named Paul W. McCracken as chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and Henry Kissinger as national security adviser to lead long range planning. Dr. Dubridge joins as science adviser and Herbert Klein directs communications with Congress.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Council of Economic Advisers
Paul W. McCracken
University of Michigan
Graduate School of Business
Lee A. Dubridge
California Institute of Technology
Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard
International Seminar
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Kissinger
Defense Department
Herbert G. Klein
Congress
Bryce Harlow
Eisenhower
Death Row film under fire as grim TV refuses capote work
A critique of Truman Capote's Death Row US A documentary and Edgar Smith case argues the ABC network refused to air the program for being too grim. The piece notes the moral complexities of capital punishment and urges pay TV as a solution for quality programming.
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Edgar Smith
New Jersey
Smith
American Broadcasting Company
Truman Capote
Death Row
U.S.A
Indiana
ABC
South Vietnam
Igbe
Hayden appearance before HUAC shocks and amuses
The piece mocks Tom Hayden after his HUAC appearance. It contrasts his clean cut image with SDS notoriety, notes he denied violent aims, and speculates he could lead a cadre of orderly, consumer minded revolutionaries. The author laments the political climate and Hayden’s perceived threat.
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Hayden
HUAC
Brooks Brothers
FBI
Pearson Warns Vietnam Echoes Rise in Thailand
Drew Pearson notes Paris peace talks amid a Thai insurgency using Vietnam like tactics. He cites 45,000 U S troops in Thailand, cross border tribal support, Vietnamese refugees, and Soviet era arms fueling a growing uprising while praising Thai-led battle and U S training without direct combat roles. He adds commentary on Nixon era policy and ambassador Knappstein’s retirement.
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Washington
Paris
Thailand
South Vietnam
United States
Vietnam
Asia
Laos
North Vietnam
Col. Witt Nimnam
Nong Khai
Hanoi
Mekong River
Vientiane
China
Indo-China
Yunnan
South Yuam
Uncle Sam
U.S
Bangkok
Saigon
U. S
Army
CIA
Nixon
Heinrich Knappstein
West Germany
A Silver Lining Says Much Better Times Ahead
Paul Harvey presents a hopeful overview noting de-escalation in Vietnam, inflation containment, rising corporate profits and consumer demand, new car production at high levels, and advances in medical and energy research. He predicts continued improvements in the economy and health and ends with a festive holiday wish.
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Vietnam
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