Editorial Doublespeak on SALT Arms Race Policy
Editorial critiques President Nixon and Defense Secretary Laird for conflicting signals on SALT. It argues the administration seeks congressional approval for SALT while pushing billions for new offensive weapons, risking a renewed arms race despite calls to limit it. It notes congressional skepticism and warns against funding more missiles and bombers as a counterproductive incentive.
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Congress
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
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House
Senate
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Laird
U.S
George Mahon
Conserv
Defense
Russian VIPs Are Bombproof in Hanoi Visit
The article notes U S bombing of Hanoi halted during President Podgorny s visit amid concerns Moscow might oppose bombing a city hosting a Russian leader It suggests U S restraint to avoid infuriating Russia and contemplates risks of targeting Podgorny s hotel with laser guided bombs or past napalm incidents The piece alleges Nixon may be outsmarted as Hanoi keeps inviting Russian and Chinese VIPs to stay in the city
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Nikolai V. Podgorny
Hanoi
Nixon
U.S
Podgorny
Podgorny’s
Preskent Nixon
Honorary degrees and their oddly worn hoods
Russell Baker critiques honorary degrees as largely symbolic fun. He notes hoods with colored linings, the impracticality of flaunting titles, and the rarity of controversial or prominent recipients. He suggests broadening honors to include figures like Sinatra Cosell and Leo Durocher.
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MGM
America
Smith
Ll.d
Harvard
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Howard Cosell
Leo Durocher
World
Oaksapp U
Walton Retaliation Critique in Readers' Forum
Lavinia Carney of City T writes criticizing Mary Walton for pushing a neighbor’s car and condemns escalating hostility. She cites prison reform, bail affordability, and perceived national crime issues, arguing many are victimized by violent inmates and poor legal options.
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the Gazette
Mary Walton
Miss Walton
Dasovich
West Virginia
Nixon's May 1968 bombing plan and its questions
A New York Times analysis cites Charles Mohr on the vast air campaign in Vietnam. It argues air power delayed Hanoi's offensive, questions civilian destruction, and links mining North Vietnamese harbors to Nixon's broader strategy to force North Vietnam into concessions.
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Washington
Vietnam
Charles Mohr
New York Times
Pashandle
Panhand Ion
North Vietnam
North
South Vietnam
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Johnson
P. Mack
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Acre
Sen. McGovern
Les. Humphrey
Secre Defense Laird
Mohr
Hanoi
South
Saigon
Stockholm
White House
Adm
Mack
Indochina
Mary
General May
The Winning 'Loser' McGovern Emerges In Democrats Debate
The piece argues that party regulars fear a McGovern nomination for president but notes signs of shifting opinion. It cites critics predicting disaster in Texas and West Virginia while Newsweek and others acknowledge McGovern's rising strength. It profiles McGovern's background as bomber pilot, congressman, and organizer, plus supporters who see him as a strong, honest leader.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
South Dakota
George McGovern
Oley H. Hedrick
Fairmont
West Virginia
McGovern
Redrick
Marion
Monongahela
Senate
Oldstimers
Sen. McGovern
Newsweek Magazine
Nixon
Knight
Dakota Wesleyan University
Democratic Party
Young McGovern
Erga
United States
Sen
Straight Arrow
Patrol Roads Home Note from Jeff Pratt Tender Jailer
A brief note from Jeff Pratt, titled Tender Jailer of Madison, asks readers if they patrol roads on their way home, with a photo referenced on Page 1B.
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Jeff Pratt
Madison
Lavelle Case Highlights Government Double Standard
James Reston argues the Lavelle affair exposes a double standard in U S policy. He notes conscription pressures on young men and punishment for soldiers while Lavelle receives a cushy retirement for unauthorized bombing. He warns the incident reflects broader government deception and risks for civilian authority over the military.
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