Debate on Military Justice in Green Beret Case
A lengthy discussion questions the military justice process amid alleged CIA involvement and public bias. The defense urges presidential action to dismiss murder charges, while proponents call for open trials to test fairness and uphold individual rights within wartime killing.
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Beles Moet
Sual
Green Berets
Army
CIA
United
Press International
Fense
UPI
Cuba Seeks To Curb Hijack Asylum Seekers With New Law
Havana dons a new extradition rule to remove undesirables who hijack planes seeking asylum, while political refugees still may qualify. With no direct U S relations, the measure aims to deter malcontents and reduce hijack risks, but real impact hinges on future frequent occurrences and U S Cuban ties.
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Cuba
Havana
U.S
Castro Guba
People's Forum Critiques Gazette Coverage Of GOP Visit
A reader objects to multiple Gazette stories about three Republican congressmen visiting the area, arguing coverage favors politics over issue discussion. The letter contrasts this with a past farm visit by Democratic and Republican figures, urging constructive dialogue and noting perceived media bias.
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The
Gazette
Dubuque
Iowa
Koch
Rosenthal
Java
John Culver
Culver
Thanks Cedar Rapids to the Editor
A resident thanks Cedar Rapids for a 24 year stay in the community before being transferred to northern Ohio. He praises the board of education Elmcrest Country club Elks club Westgate and St Luke's Methodist hospital for their roles and notes the city’s progress and friendly atmosphere. He also commends local industrial personalities and wishes Cedar Rapids well as he departs.
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Cedar Rapids
Louisville
Ohio
Board of Education
Elmcrest Country Club
Elks Club
Westgate
St. Luke's Methodist Hospital
Complexities Behind Drug Crackdown
The Nixon administration faces a difficult border crackdown on marijuana and other Mexican drugs. The policy balance pits halting illegal importation against risking social harm by pushing youth toward hard drugs. Government officials acknowledge penalties are excessive and enforcement slow, with experts split on pot’s dangers and calls for reform.
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Ashington
Mexico
Mafia
United States
United Fanlure Syndicate
In Nixon Era Law Firm Growth Sparks Washington Ties
The Wall Street firm Mudge Rose Guthrie and Alexander expands in Washington after Nixon's rise. Leonard Garment moves to a White House staff role while remaining tied to the firm, drawing $15,000 yearly as a special consultant on human rights and the arts.
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Nixon
Washington
Nixon, Mudge, Rose
Mudge-Rose
Leonard Garment
Garment
White House
Leonard
Mudge-Roge
Weth McClure
Inflation anger grips broad middle in Nixon era
A Harris poll shows 8 in 10 families feel incomes lag behind rising living costs, with taxes and government spending fueling discontent. The study notes widespread alienation across age and income groups, especially among those under $10,000 and seniors on fixed incomes, and signals political repercussions for the Nixon administration.
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Louis Harris
Harris
Cgaascape
Nixon
Rodthee Weagrive Helser
Vietnam
Middle West
Cibeko “Testorm
New ‘York
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William 5. White
Nave
Rio Grande
Richard Kleindinst
Alwys
By Jack Anderson
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Vector Rapids Cit
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Des Moines
Hardlette Schmickle
Glenn Langton
Alan Taylor
Ralph Fisher
Orman
O. L. Becker
Rupert Downing
Guild Theater
Alfred Lunt
Lynn. Fontaine
Guy Gillette
George Clark
Peices
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