Nasser dies and reshapes Middle East power balance
Anwar Sadat announced Gamal Abdel Nasser’s heart failure at 52, ending a leader whose moderate stance toward reconciliation shaped Arab-Israeli dynamics. The article weighs Nasser’s influence on Egypt’s army, Russia and U.S. interests, and the potential power vacuum and regional instability following his death.
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Sadat
Russia
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Mercury Pollution Becomes U.S. Policy Issue
Rep Crump and Sen Obey discuss mercury pollution's rapid rise as a national concern. They cite findings in the Great Lakes, enforcement actions against 10 plants, registrations suspended by the Department of Agriculture, and Olin Corp’s rapid measurement device. Hospitals and labs are highlighted as underexplored pollution sources, with a conference planned at the University of Michigan.
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Great Lakes
Federal Water Quality Administration
Olin Corp
Grassroots Comment on Mercury Waste and Water Safety
A reader warns that improper disposal of mercury threatens the water supply. The note argues that educated individuals should avoid washing mercury down drains to protect public health and resources.
Fight over land tax amendment looms on Texas ballot
Austin reports a fight over Amendment 3 to cap assessments on farm ranch and timber lands. A 15 member Senate committee led by Wayne Connally has finished 11 hearings with a tentative favorable report due before November 3. The measure faces opposition from the Texas State Teachers Association and concerns over school tax bases.
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Wayne Connally
Floresville
Connally
Texas State Teachers Association
Moving Day for Cameron Herald Editor Don Arriett
Dear Friends write that on Sept 27 1970 Don L Arriett announces departure from Cameron Texas to take a post in Colorado. He pledges lasting affection for Cameron and signs Houston Texas.
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Cameron Herald
Texas
Colorado
Cameron
Don L. Arriett
Houston, Texas
Old Philosopher Praises Curbing News TV Congress
Dear editor complains that focus on the Middle East distracts from work and mocks plans to reorganize Congress for efficiency. He mocks televised sessions and jokes about medicine ads flooding broadcasts while Congress would be on the air eight to ten hours daily.
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Middle East
Earth
Congress
Immunity for Officials: Slander Protection Across Branches
In political debate lawmakers face slander claims but enjoy immunity inside legislative chambers. Judges and executives have similar protection, while local officials like a councilman can be liable for malice. A public service piece by Will Bernard for ABA and Texas Bar News, 1970.
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