Editorial on University of Michigan commencement speaker controversy
The article weighs student choices for a commencement speaker at Michigan and critiques the selection process. It notes Kennedy declined, Spock faced rejection, and Robert Young accepted the invitation, while a counter-commencement with Spock was planned. The piece endorses Dr. Welby as speaker and lampoons idealized medical practice.
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University of Michigan
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Benjamin Spock
Spock
The
Peoples Party
Robert Young
Dr. Welby
Young
Medical School
Dr. Spock
Executive Committee
Open airing of Watergate seen as best for public
The article argues Archibald Cox favors a full congressional disclosure of the Watergate scandal, but seeks to limit coverage of sensitive hearings. It sides with Senator Ervin's stance that a complete airing serves the republic and public understanding over punishment, prioritizing evidence shown to the people.
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Department of Justice
Archibald Cox
Sam Ervin
Senate
Sen. Ervin
Republic
This Fellow Has It All An FBI Director Contender
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is praised as the ideal FBI director candidate with calm under pressure, civil rights concern, patriotic restraint, and a suitable haircut. The remark highlights his qualifications and readiness for the role.
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FBI
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Ironically, Pity Is Appropriate in Watergate Aftermath
Henry Kissinger urged no orgy of recrimination after Watergate, arguing compassion can heal a distressed society. He is seen as compassionate, but criticizes a President who seeks the death penalty and resists leniency, yet the public should show compassion for the office he holds.
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Henry Kissinger
White House
United States
Kissinger
Richard Nixon
Before Watergate A Memory On Meat And Politics
A group ponders life before Watergate sharing memories of meat prices and boycotts, amnesty debates, McGovern’s ticket, impounded funds, and FBI leadership. The talk circles back to Watergate, football, and Deep Throat as guests leave unable to escape the era.
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Eaglefeather
Eagleton
McGovern
Humphrey
Sparkman
Congress
FBI
Patrick Gray
Laird Assetts Could Aid or Undermine Nixon White House
The piece lauds Laird as top power in the Nixon White House with broad access and political skill but notes his low principle, inconsistency, and potential to stall or reverse Watergate damage. It also critiques Kissinger Haig and Ziegler while warning Laird’s influence may not restore public trust without the President’s own clear accountability.
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Mel Laird
White House
Defense
Laird
Nixon White House
Henry Kissinger
Vietnam
Joe Alsop
Alexander Haig
Haig
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Nixon
Congress
California
John Slack
House
Pentagon
John B. Connally
Ziegler
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Inner Council
Readers Forum on Nixon Impeachment and Abortion Debate
A letter from Edward Cole argues Nixon should be impeached and removed, while Juanita McDaniel asserts anti abortion views with a detailed fetal development timeline claiming life from conception. The two letters express strong political and moral stances and call for legal action.
No Change in Nixon Era Staff Shuffle Says Washington Star
The president downsizes the Army role of Gen Haig while elevating Melvin Laird to Ehrlichman’s chair and keeps Ziegler as press secretary. Laird aims to warn Congress against impeachment as Nixon’s inner circle signals confidence amid Watergate probes and rising economic concerns. The moves mix reassurance with doubt as revelations from the Ervin committee continue.
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Washington Star News
Washington
White House
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
John D. Ehrlichman
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Ronald L. Ziegler
Laird
Richard Nixon
Ervin Committee
John Ehrlichman
Nixon
John N. Mitchell
Vernon L. Walters
CIA
Watergate
All or None Dictum on Black Advancement Sparks Debate
William Raspberry argues that the postulated rule all or none of black Americans must progress together is limited and dangerous. He notes the history of forced lower-class status, mixed mobility, and the toll of viewing progress as fragile, urging recognition of individual achievement despite collective fears.
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Washington Post
Washington
America
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