China Embargo Eased Prompts Global Optimism
The United States moves toward normalizing trade with Mainland China by ending a 21 year embargo. A broad list of American products may be shipped under a general license, signaling potential thaw in cold war tensions and a push for China’s UN membership and broader global integration.
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United States
China
Asia
Nixon
U. S
Hills
Indochina
United Nations
Put the Shoe On Other Foot
Sen Adlai E Stevenson TV will address a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Charleston this weekend and sponsor legislation to authorize a congressional delegation to observe South Vietnamese presidential elections. The proposal aims to curb electioneering tricks but odds of success are zero.
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Adlai FE. Stevenson
Jefferson Jackson
Charleston
Saigon
South Vietnam
National Assembly
United States
Chicago
Stevenson
Buff's Charge Needs Proof On Emphysema Claims
Unverified accusation by Dr. J. E. Buff that Kanawha Valley has the nation's highest emphysema rate prompts calls for confirmation. Residents, local groups, and industry face scrutiny as officials and physicians debate health hazards from chemical discharges near Union Carbide's Institute plant.
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Union Carbide’s Institute
St. Albans
J. E. Buff
Kanawha Valley
United States
Charleston
West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission
Chamber of Commerce and Committee of 100
Buff
Job Hunter Letters From Various Applicants
A collection of mock letters shows applicants applying to firms in Glucksville and other towns. Edward Kase touts advanced physics credentials, only to be told he is overqualified. Other letters feature hopefuls with limited formal education seeking any responsible role.
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Harrington Co
Edward Kase
Mr. Kase
Merriman Haselblad
Jessel International Systems Crewcnt
Mich
Hardy Landsdowne Personnel Dept
Geis & Waterman Inc
Ziegfried
Kase
Westminister
Carson Peters
Readers' Forum on Distorted News Values Debate
J. David Gettman of 16002 Washington S. E. City argues that syndicated cartoons and sensational reporting distort public perception. He contends trials and juries are affected by media focus on outbursts and controversy rather than facts, warning of increased polarization and misleading coverage.
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J. David Gettman
Washington S., E. City
New York City Strikes Highlight Governance Mess
Tom Wicker argues municipal worker strikes reveal deep flaws in late 20th century American society. He cites traffic paralysis pension disputes and civil rights questions, noting power Far beyond voters. He links wealth concentration, tax structures, and bureaucratic islands to incivility and ineffective governance.
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New York Times Service
New York
New York City
America
Washington
National Guard
United States
Victor Gotbaum
Lindsay
Two Political Dinners Split by Party Lines in West Virginia
Democratic Jefferson Jackson Day festivities in Kanawha County aim to raise funds for the party with golf, a picnic, a Stevenson reception, and a Civic Center dinner. Republican counter event titled Salute to Gov Moore costs up to 125 dollars, with proceeds reportedly benefiting Arch Moore 1972 campaign. questions about beneficiaries and ticket sales.
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Jefferson Jackson
Rudolph L. DiTrapamo
J.J
Evert
Gov Moore
West Virginia
Gov. Moore
Arch A. Moore Jr
New Edgewood
Sissonville Road
Bob
John Kelly
Kanawha County
U. S
Adlai Stevenson III
John D. Rockefeller IV
Jay
Sharon
Civic Center
Democratic
Barberry Lane
Rockefeller Cottage
Rockefeller
Jayland
Aines
Moore Tay
Republican State Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Arch Moore
Intercepted Message From Poormouther in Washington DC
A terse intercepted note dated June 1 1971 from Robert J Brown of Washington DC addresses Bob and derides West Virginia as the Poverty Capital of the World. The piece notes a related story on page 6.
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Bob
West Virginia
Robert J. Brown
Poormouther
Washington, D. C
Moment of Truth in Democratic Presidential Race
Washington column notes mounting financial strains among Democratic hopefuls as the first primary nears. It discusses Muskie McGovern Bayh Jackson Hughes Proxmire Mills Kennedy Humphrey and O Brien concerns, Nixon fundraising, and the potential for a self imposed cap on primary spending to curb costly campaigning and preserve party health.
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Washington Post
Washington
Capitol Hill
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
Birch Bayh
Henry M
Jackson
Harold Hughes
William Proxmire
Wilbur Mills
New Hampshire
California
Ted Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
Humphrey
Bayh
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Lee Nunn
O'Brien
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Harry Hoffmann
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