Editorials On Church State Separation At West Point
The Burger Court upheld voluntary religious attachment and opposed compulsory chapel at West Point, arguing for strict church state separation. The piece condemns government sponsored religion and argues that public institutions should remain apart from faith, warning that tax support or Bible readings undermine liberty and genuine belief.
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Burger Court
Warren Court
West Point
Madelyn Murray O'Hair
Stritera
Vietnam
Kanawha Faces United Fund Shortfall In 1972 Drive
The Greater Kanawha Valley United Fund lags by about 63 500 as the 1972 campaign resumes January 2 to 4. Officials aim to finish last fall’s drive, with 35759 yet to be collected from 1971 donors, hoping the abbreviated mop up will boost totals.
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Kanawha
United Fund
Robotic scheme targets hospital payments and rounds
A letter describes a fictional plan where robots admit patients based on ability to pay and replace doctors on rounds with computer voiced checks. It outlines charging patients 12 per visit and claims malicious efficiency, warning of ethical and operational concerns.
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Charleston General Hospital
Charleston
Weather Words Broadcast Sparks Continental Guffaw
In a pre television era vignette, a humorous broadcast mocks weather anxiety across the United States. The chatty weather map segments mention cold masses from Canada and warm air from the South, prompting banter about Nixon and political weather wars. Local reporters encourage lighthearted skepticism about meteorology’s reach.
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North American
Canada
Harry Damsky
Tf Nixon
Bird
Dalinsky Sae
Carey Winston
South
Nixon
Jim Symington
Dalinsky
Midwest
Rockies
Boondoggie Bridge and public trust in Elk River
A Readers' Forum letter criticizes Harry Koffmann for calling Elk River Bridge a example of political backscratching. The writer defends Webster County efforts for a modern highway along Elk River, noting years of planning and a multi county study by competent planners.
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the Gazette
Harry Koffmann
Hoffmann
Elk River Bridge
Webster County
Elk River
Hans McCourt
Webster Springs
Elk
Nixon's War Power Faces Congress and Public Scrutiny
James Reston argues the Nixon administration pursues an aerial war with limited targets and rising costs while seeking to shape peace talks. He criticizes the White House for sidestepping Congress, blurring war goals, and using power without consultation as debate over ceasefires and truce terms intensifies. He cites Kissinger and Ziegler, notes U.S. public and legislative strain, and highlights Webster County voice Calvin McCormick defending local bridge projects amid political manipulation concerns.
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New York Times
Washington
Nixon
North Vietnam
United States
United States Command
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Congress
Senate
Henry Kissinger
Paris
Saigon
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Kissinger
Tam
Ziegler
Nixon Agnew thesis clashes with press and war coverage
A historical critique argues the Nixon Kissinger strategy shaped press reporting during Paris peace talks. It contends anonymity and official sourcing skewed coverage, while White House framing dominated headlines, masking Nixon’s and Kissinger’s management of information and truth.
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New York Times Service
New York
Harry 8
Truman
White House
Richard Nixon
Pat Buchanan
Herb Klein
Clay Whitehead
Nixon
Paris
Kissinger
American Press
Particu
Secon
Saigon
Associated Press
Key Biscayne
Hanoi
Intercepted Message Story On Page 1A
A brief item references an intercepted message and directs readers to Page 1A for the full story. The note signals a lead story focus while not providing details in the snippet.
ITT Executives Pressed by Memo on Affirmative Action
ITT executives face a leaked memo calling a job search for more women in top posts “bloody over reacting.” The missive, linked to John Hanway and Tim Dunleavy, disputes by Cherie Geneen and others about downsizing male incumbents. Kissinger's truce handling draws Vietnam scrutiny, and Democrats seek Edward Williams as treasurer.
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Washington
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
Dita Beard
ITT
Pal
Harold S. Geneen
Denver
William R. Merriam
Europe
Francis J. Dunleavy
Tim
Park Avenue
New York City
John Hanway
Frank J. McCabe
Hanway
McCabe
Albel
Howard J. Albel
HSG
Geneon
South Vietnam
Thieu
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
State Department
Bob Strauss
Edward Bennett Williams
Watergate Hotel
Senate
Walter Mondale
D-Mich
Adlai Stevenson
D-I
Senate Finance Committee
Fred Harris
D-Okla
Penalists Institute
Rockefeller Public Service
Lawrence N. Woodworth
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Rockefeller Oi
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Art Buchwald
Los Angeles
Neck of the Woods
Billings
Mont
Fitchfork
Newfoundland
Collins Bird
Winston
Middle West
Texas
Oklahoma
Symington
Fla
James Reston
West Virginia
Calvin McCormick
Church &J
Tom Wicker
Nixon-Agnew
Larly
Pentagon
Jay
Yours
Yeorge
J. D. Rockefeller
Academician
Jack Anderson
New Memo
R. W. Pausig
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