Oil policy and Middle East balance risk U S interests
The piece argues that U S oil and Middle East policy create a fragile balance between Israel and Arab states. It warns that backing Israel too weakly or too strongly could trigger a collapse in the regional power structure, affecting oil access, with Russian and French support threatening Western interests. It notes Nixon shelved a task force recommendation for oil import controls.
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Israel
Middle East
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Libya
Algeria
Milquetoast diplomacy on oil and Middle East ties
A critique argues for stronger U S support of Israel and tougher stance toward Arab states to secure oil sources. It warns against overreliance on foreign supplies and advocates promoting domestic oil, Alaska fields, and Arctic shipping to deter pressure from Arab and Soviet interests.
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Iraq
Opening Ball Debate Sparks Constitutional Showdown
Washington article covers a feud over who throws the opening pitch for the Senators. Frostieul Mixon initially planned the honor, then designated Vice President Spiro Ayhew, while Sen. Robert Griffin urged allowing the VP to attend the Senate for Carswell. The President challenged Senate approval of any alternative, citing executive versus legislative powers on opening day. The piece cites a constitutional clause about replacement if the President cannot throw the first ball.
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Senate
Carswell
Fils
William Saxbe
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United States
Senate rejects mediocre nominees to throw first baseball ball
The piece notes senators have rejected presidential nominees for the ceremonial opening pitch, citing past rejections from Washington to Johnson. It cites Nixon's pick drawn into debate as a southpaw and argues for balance, with Roman Hruska defending the nomination amid league scrutiny.
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Polk
Tul Sen
Roman Hruska
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Men and Cooking Skills Debate Inside College Life
A New York academic fellow jokes that college men should be taught biscuit making rather than lab work in basket weaving and Mop Indian flory. He predicts masculine resistance to cooking training and jokes about natural male roles while praising his own cooking prowess before proposing study of Thomas J. Jones's food methods.
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NHA
Ana
Thomas J. Jones
Grandfather Jones Offers Simple Meat and Veggie Dishes
In a playful book aimed at men, Mr. Jones profiles a masculine approach to cooking. His recipes for creamed corn and carrots, hamburgers, and quick-dish treats are presented in blunt terms with water added for heat and serving suggestions. Bon appetit.
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Mr. Jones
New York
Jones
Hones
How the black widow spider got its name
The name initially described the female spider for eating the male, and the young sometimes devour one another. The term now refers to the male and female of the species.
The Telegram Let Peace Begin With My Tuesday
A brief Columbus Nebraska item notes an event titled Peace Begin With My Tuesday observed on April 7, 1970. Details remain sparse in the OCR fragment, but the notice signals a local observance or program linked to the date and community.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Doctor's Mailbag: Spleen Removal and Purpura Treatments
Reader questions on idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura note spleen removal relief then relapse and cortisone side effects. Answer cites azathioprine as alternative, plus emphasis on avoiding offending drugs to treat drug induced purpura and guidance on evaluating purpura signs.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
Scrambler AcKOSS and Related Word Puzzles
A scrambled word puzzle list outlines mixed forms and clues including Constellation, Weathercock, and other odd terms. The text pairs unusual phrases with numbers and partial definitions to guide solving a word bank puzzle.
Claim for flood damage filed with Platte County board
James Sullivan tenant on a Lost Creek farm filed a $225 claim for flooding damage to crops and pasture, including 20 tons of hay and silt losses. The board referred the claim to the county drainage committee led by Supervisor Jolson, with Sullivan promising to pursue half the total from the Loup River Public Power district.
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Platte County Board of Supervisors
James Sullivan
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Sullivan
Loup River
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sidney
Grand Island
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Daily Telegram
Nixon welfare plan raises fears of guaranteed annual income
A long list of questions and answers from the American Conservative Union questions the Nixon administration’s proposed family guaranteed annual income. It warns of higher taxes, a 12 million addition to welfare rolls, lack of need checks, and rising federal costs while arguing the plan would create a permanent welfare class and expand government payrolls.
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American Conservative Union
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