North American economic union gains momentum across borders
The piece argues for a gradual three nation economic integration among the United States, Canada and Mexico. It cites NAM and California officials backing the concept, notes historical support by Henry Clay, and warns against abrupt trade or immigration shocks while highlighting mutual benefits in technology, oil, vegetables, and trade. It also acknowledges Mexican skepticism and the potential oil discovery as a catalyst.
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Progress Toward a World Society in United Nations Debate
Notes discuss WHO intact in Geneva while Arabs fail to oust Israel from UN agencies. A WHO health inquiry into Israeli occupied territories is ordered for next year as Arabs plan new resolution. South Africa briefly reentered UN General Assembly, prompting suspension of assembly privileges. The piece argues politics undermine UN effectiveness and highlights power gaps between Third World blocs and major powers.
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South Africa
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Denmark
United Nations
Federal government clash over hydrogen bomb article sparks probe
In a publicized Wisconsin court fight the Justice and Energy Departments seek to bar the Progressive from printing Howard Morland's hydrogen bomb article. FBI criminal probes join civil litigation, risking chill on sources and potential FBI material aiding the civil case. The Project for Open Government questions the FBI's role as agents interview readers.
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Energy Department
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Progressive
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Theodore J. Jacobs
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FBI
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European and Latin votes reshape Washington power balance
European and Latin American votes shift influence in Washington as the Security Council veto threat fades. The expansion from 51 to 151 members has altered dynamics, showing that a coercive approach is not always best for building constructive policy. The new majority has not yet internalized this lesson.
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Soviet Security Council
Ford’s $10,000 Speech Tied to South African Propaganda
Former President Gerald Ford drew scrutiny after a $10,000 honorarium for a Houston speech tied to South Africa’s propaganda drive supporting apartheid. Officials say the event, funded by private South African groups, reflected questionable political judgment and raised questions about U.S. reactions to apartheid. The piece contrasts Ford’s actions with broader U.S. Indian welfare and food stamp issues left unaddressed on reservations.
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Gerald Ford
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John Vorster
Ford
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United States
Gary Cohn
Houston
South African Foreign Trade Organization
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Congressional
Activists Learn Of Communist Horrors In Vietnam
In an open letter addressed to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Joan Baez and about 85 other liberal figures call for an end to oppression in Vietnam. The ad cites prisoners in re education camps, mass detentions, and torture, supported by reports from Le Monde, Newsweek, Washington Post, and other outlets.
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