Gazette apologizes to U S Attorney Field for editorial sting
The Gazette apologizes publicly to U S Attorney John A Field II and his staff for any wording in a Friday lead editorial that might be seen as impugning their motives or performance. The piece clarified it did not reflect on the U S Attorney's Office and sought to restore understanding.
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Lesser Role Would Be Best
The piece argues both North and South Vietnamese forces jockey for position post peace accord. It suggests US bombing of Cambodia aids North Vietnam and warns against renewed American involvement in Indochina, stating the United States never had its national security at stake and should reduce and avoid reinvolvement.
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Should Doubters Be Prosecuted in a War Remnant
An American serviceman accused of aiding Hanoi while a prisoner of war defends his stance against U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He notes the draft drew doubters of morality and argues amnesty for war resisters and POWs would reset national wounds amid an undeclared war and Tonkin-era politics.
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Nixonite jargon inoperable in White House memcoms
Former aide John Ehrlichman used memcons to mean memorandum of conversation. The piece questions the Nixon White House jargon and urges it be declared inoperable, reflecting a stylistic critique of administration language.
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Congress Bombs Out The President’s Bombing Prerogative
Art Buchwald argues Congress overstepped by cutting funds to bomb Cambodia. He contends presidential war powers let Nixon bomb Indochina above politics, warning the move could deter qualified candidates and weaken U S strategy. He stresses the threat to executive authority and national security in harsh, opinionated tone.
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Readers Forum Letters on Boycotts and Rates
Readers comment on meat price boycotts as ineffective and inflation blamed on politicians. Others propose energy billing reforms to curb waste, shifting costs to large users, and call for public action to curb corruption in government officials. Letters from Gary Allen, Charles Davison, and Charles A. James.
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Smell of Suez shadows Nixon era crisis in Washington
The piece links the 1956 Suez affair and Anthony Eden to today with Richard Nixon, noting the dollar devaluation, secrecy in government, and mounting investigations. Melvin Laird’s arrival signals change, but the core problem remains a cloud of doubt over Nixon. Archibald Cox’s probe progresses amid White House tensions and public scrutiny.
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WCC official defends aid amid Africa revolt rhetoric
Potter of Geneva denied WCC funds fueled arms in Rhodesia violence. He argued the church backs change through theology and education, while critics cite Uganda’s Indian deportations under Idi Amin. Potter framed his Haiti and Brazil efforts as peaceful Gospel work amid global church politics.
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New Federalism and the Governors Conference 1973
James Kilpatrick surveys the 1973 National Governors Conference in Nevada. He notes governors resist federal overreach while seeking discretion amid Watergate, with states pursuing no fault auto insurance child care tax reform and energy environmental fixes. The piece questions Nixon's new federalism and predicts continued state experimentation despite federal lead.
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