Third World flexes its muscle in nonalignment anew
The Nonaligned world, 76 countries strong, presses for a greater voice in global affairs after a five day Algeria meeting. It frames disarmament, trade fairness, and resource control as key aims while condemning Israel, backing free movement, and urging limits on veto power at the United Nations. The debate touches Sakharov and Solzhenitsyn amid Western trade liberalization and NATO diplomacy ahead of the Geneva security talks.
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Algeria
Houari Boumedienne
United States
Soviet Union
Fidel Castro
Brazil
Bolivia
Castro
Hanoi
Cuba
Washington
Moscow
Peking
Tokyo
Europe
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Israel
United Nations
National Academy of Sciences
Andrew D. Sakharov
Soviet Academies of Science
American Science
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Sakharov
Alexander I. Solzhenitsyn
Mills
Solzhenitsyn
NATO
Fund
Campus loan defaults mirror broader inflation and aid trends
The piece notes about 60,000 students defaulted on $55.2 million in Federal guaranteed loans over five years with only $3.2 million recovered by the Government. Many delinquents turned to welfare or filed bankruptcy, while overall loan guarantees remain large at about $6 billion to 6.1 million students. It also covers IMF views on global inflation and Simcha Dinitz becoming Israel’s ambassador to Washington, rising from embassy night watchman to premier aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Office of Education
Simcha Dinitz
Washington
Golda Meir
Abba Eban
Warranty woes plague new cars and buyer protections
Consumers face widespread defects in new autos and shrinking warranties while dealers profit from quick sales. Legislation under consideration could define what constitutes an unreasonable repair frequency and empower FTC regulation. AMC offers extra warranty protections and loaner car options, GM dropped implied warranty limits, and dealer groups launch autocaps to address warranty issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund
Consumers Union
Congress
Senate
House
Federal Trade Commission
American Motors
AMC
General Motors
National Automobile Dealers Assn
Washington
Jersey Scandal and New Jersey Gubernatorial Race
A Democratic rally in New Jersey frames a high stakes gubernatorial contest as the Watergate era scandals set the tone. The piece notes a GOP governor facing re-election pressure and describes the race as the first major test of political shifts sparked by the national crisis.
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Anech You Kouwimuier
Democratic Party
New Jersey
Watergate echoes in New Jersey campaign coverage
Coverage ties capital fare and southern strains to the political stalemate. Democrats capitalize on corruption chatter as Cahill faces multiple indictments while rivals press misconduct fears. Kennedy foregrounds Watergate during Sea Girl gala, urging higher political accountability and tapes release amid Nixon’s push to move beyond Watergate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jersey
Superior Court
Brendan Byrne
Clean
GOP
William Cahill
Cahill
Nelson Gross
U.S. Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Dole Voices Electoral Morality in Watergate Hearings
Andrew Tully critiques Senator Bob Dole for proposing closed hearings and warns that public access must be preserved. The column urges stronger consumer warranties and federal protections while stressing the public’s right to know in Watergate investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dole
Star Chamber
Congress
Presidency
Supreme Court
Nixon's State of the Union echoes a cautious comeback
By Holmes Alexander says Nixon's second State of the Union is sober and measured, urging Congress to revisit about 50 measures for the nation. It emphasizes balancing the federal budget as no pipedream, notes veto and impoundment push Congress toward expenditure controls, and marks his return after a troubled year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Wena
John Kennedy
Congress
Nixon
Edmund Brown
Saigon
Ervin
Fullbright on foreign police aid and reform aims
The piece argues for continued U S assistance to foreign police to foster rights respecting reforms. It cites training of 7 500 officers at the U S International Police Academy and OPS programs in 52 countries, with notable anti corruption measures in Zaire Ecuador Jamaica and elsewhere. It also notes non lethal tactics rising and references criticism of Nixon in Watergate coverage.
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Washington
J. W. Fullbright
United States
U. S
Isadoro
Nabua Police Department
Philippines
U.S. International Police Academy
Office of Public Safety
Zaire
AID International Police Academy
Ing Sun
OPS
Laos
Ecuador
el Oro
Jamaica
Guatemala
Colombia
Venezuela
Women wielded potent chemical warfare in sexts clash
In a contentious online confrontation, women deploy a powerful chemical warfare metaphor to stain and intimidate opponents during the battle of the sexts, highlighting the toxic dynamics and gendered harassment in digital exchanges.
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Conference of European Security and Cooperation
International Monetary Fund
Japan
West Germany
By Sylvia Porter
Capital
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Mr. Nixon
California
Florida
the People’s Business
By Andrew Tully
Bob Dole
Kansan
Republican National Committee
John Mitchells
John Ehrlichmans
Thasnfaen Fb Elite
Richard Nixon
Capitol Hill
State Watergate
By Holmes Alexander
Watergate Committee
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