Diplomacy for Vietnam Lessons From Past Diplomats
An American delegation urges diplomatic relations with the Hanoi government to counter outside power influence and offer humanitarian aid. Joseph Harsch argues past refusals of expert advice cost the United States in 1945 and 1949, suggesting better studies of diplomats’ cautions could avert future wars.
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Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Hanoi
United States
Joseph Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
Harsch
U.S
Ho Chi Minh
France
Indo-China
Chou
Mao Tse-tung
Cho En-lai
Washington
Cable TV discounts clash with view of essential needs
A Marion city debate over offering elderly and disabled a one third rate reduction on cable TV highlights the belief that basic living costs should be limited to essentials. The author argues cable is a luxury, already available free to all with four free channels.
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Marion
Rhoda Episode Sparks Cheating Debate on TV
A letter criticizes the September episode of Rhoda where the heroine is expelled for cheating but reinstated after her boss argues that everyone cheats. The writer denounces the show for endorsing dishonesty and questions whether viewers accept such a message. The piece cites corrupt politicians, unsafe products, and widespread cheating as real-world examples challenging the show’s argument.
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Rhoda
Phony attacks over Cedar Rapids police chief letter
A North Dakota writer’s defamatory letter criticized Cedar Rapids Chief Clift for wearing a civilian outfit. The writer implied a uniformed look, but the chief typically wears civilian clothes during day work, only appearing at the station at 11:20 p.m. in crises.
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North Dakota
Cedar Rapids
Chief Clift
Letter questions misidentification and CRPD critique
Dean S. Warner of Hiawatha argues a Cedar Rapids Police Department letter may involve mistaken identity and suggests local ties to anti-CRPD letters. He notes a pending pet ordinance and recounts Snoopy the dog’s near-fatal labor after a neighboring dog attacked her. Dr. Frey saved her and six puppies.
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Snoopy
Dr. Frey
Do You Mind If I Smoke Fines for Dog Owners Urged
A reader argues that owners of male dogs should be fined for public nuisance and liable for medical costs. He cites paying 61.50 from a loan to cover injuries and calls for owners to keep dogs at home.
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Cuba
U.S
Africa
Safire questions three big stories of the year
William Safire argues the CIA security breach and related crises reveal deeper political strains. He raises alarms about a possible Soviet effort to infiltrate U S intelligence, a high level purge at the General Services Administration and broader tensions with the White House over patronage and security.
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Washington
Catoctin Mountain
Kremlin
William Kampiles
CIA
Stansfield Turner
TRW
Electric service praises for Mr Arnold's power
A letter in The Gazette defends local electric service and criticizes rate reports. The writer praises Duane Arnold and his staff, noting no law blocks power to homes or businesses and urging readers to consult a druggist for bel lyaches while maintaining faith in Arnold's ingenuity.
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the Gazette
Iowa
U.S
Duane Arnold
Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Big Bang Theory Wins Favor in Cosmology Debate
Roscoe Drummond reports that the ongoing clash between big bang and steady state theorists ends with the NSF compilation bolstering the big bang view. The piece notes widespread acceptance among scientists and cites a NYT Magazine feature exploring the topic.
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Washington
Proximity and prepositions in language notes
Theodore M. Bernstein surveys usage quirks from a long piece on word choice. He cites subject verb agreement with one or more bands, proper prepositions, and oddities in phrases such as one-of-a-kind and odds and ends.
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Gazette
Houston
Dean S. Warner
Second Ave
Hiawatha
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Tip
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Jimmy Carter
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Edward Jay Epstein
Graham Greene
Select Intelligence Committee
New York Time Service
Roscoe Drummond
National Science Foundation
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NASA
Goddard Institute For Space Studies
Theodore M. Bernstein
New York
Long Island Expressway
New York Times Syndicate
God
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