Conflicting polls place Muskie and Kennedy atop Democratic field
The piece contrasts two polls from Harris and Gallup showing Muskie and Kennedy leading at times and Kennedy leading at others. It notes the disparity stems from different question formats and emphasizes the media's role in reporting poll outcomes without resolving which candidate is truly ahead.
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George Gallup
Muskie
Kennedy
Harris
Muskie-Kennedy
Muskie-Humphrey
Muskie-Lindsay
Muskie Humphrey
Gallup
Name Change Rights Stir Debate on Married Name Traditions
An Iowa City woman seeks to revert to her maiden name while staying married, arguing discrimination in name change laws. The piece defends the long standing practice of wives taking husbands’ surnames, citing convenience, family unity, and public records, while cautioning against abrupt changes driven by gender politics.
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Iowa City
Iowa
No Conspiracy Just Folly Intimidating Probes Boomerang
James Reston argues the Nixon administration uses police methods against press critics over Pentagon Papers coverage. He notes subpoenas into Ellsberg and Sheehan, lie detector tests, and FBI inquiries into CBS reporter Daniel Schorr. Reston says the probes expose government weakness and misunderstand the press function.
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Ashington
Washington
Pentagon
Justice Department
FBI
Daniel Elisberg
Council On Foreign Relations
New York
Neil Sheehan
New York Times
Boston
Vietnam
Harvard
M.I.T
Sheehan
Ellsberg
William Beecher
Daniel Schorr
CBS
Schorr
White House
Ques
Proxmire Targets the Title Insurance Racket
Wisconsin senator James J. Kilpatrick notes that title insurance costs burden home buyers with high closing fees. He cites a 41-company survey showing gross income of $299 million and net payments around $7.5 million, arguing buyers pay too much for essential title checks.
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Ashington
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Proxmire
Title Insurance & Trust Company of
California
Sawyer’s
Title of
Virginia
Trans-America Title Insurance Company
Chicago
Salaries Fly High Why Airlines Hurt
The piece argues American airlines face wage costs far higher than European rivals, risking rate wars and possible subsidies or industry collapse. It cites Boeing layoffs, the SST revival, and wage comparisons between Pan Am, Lufthansa, TWA, and Air France, warning U.S. carriers must cut pay, seek subsidies, or go out of business.
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Boeing
Seattle
Wernher von Braun
America
Aviation Daily
TWA
Pan American
Air France
Lufthansa
Alitalia
Pan Am
BOAC
Europe
New York
Kansas City
London
American Airlines
Reader letter argues for Indian self determination and treaties
In a forceful opinion, the writer rejects assimilation and urges honoring treaties, keeping Indians on ancestral lands with proper services. They accuse editorial bias, defend Indian self governance, and condemn coercive, white-centric policies. The piece seeks factual, respectful coverage of Native history and current issues.
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Chairman Mao
Finian's Rainbow shines at Regis High School production
A school stage crew and student performers staged Finian's Rainbow at Regis High School. The audience praised the colorful numbers and strong performances by the cast and staff.
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Finian
Regis High School
Gratitude to The Gazette for UN support
A letter expresses gratitude to The Gazette and its editorial writers for backing the United Nations. The author urges readers to study The United Nations in the 1970s report by UNA-USA and consider proposed changes to resolve issues through constructive action.
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Gazette
United Nations
Una-Usa
The
Nixon Visit in Peking Meets Cooperative Chinese Security
The Kissinger advance party is surprised by Chinese cooperation for President Nixon's trip to Peking. A security building at the airfield houses U S and Chinese guards with a shared dining area. Chinese experts approved extensive logistics and communications gear, signaling meticulous planning without implying diplomatic breakthroughs.
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Nixon
Peking
U.S
Kissinger Party
Kissinger
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Washington Press Corps
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Johnson
Bill Buckley
New York Times Service
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William F. Buckley, Jr
Washington Star Syndicate
James J
the People's Forum
U.N
Publishers Hall Syndicate
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