Japanese papers sign press accord with Peking prompts backlash
Major Japanese newspapers and a wire service agreed to host Chinese Communist domains for access to Beijing correspondents. They pledged not to publish hostile or critical content toward China and to avoid straining Tokyo Beijing relations. Critics say such editing undermines credibility and limits independent reporting amid Nixon's visit.
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Peking
China
Taiwan
Tokyo
Nixon
Constitution vs Charter Clash Over Supremacy in Chrome Case
The article outlines a 1972 U S government chrome import dispute sparked by Rhodesian ore and UN Security Council commitments. Led by Rep. Diggs, a suit seeks to halt chrome imports citing UN and treaty obligations, before Judge Spottswood Robinson. The stakes mix constitutional supremacy and race dynamics as the case proceeds.
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U.S
Burnside
Congress
Charles Diggs
D-Mich
U.S. District Court
Washington
Union Carbide and Foote Mineral Co
Rep. Diggs
U.N. Security Council
Johnson
United States
United Nations
Spottswood Robinson
Pressure awaits Hoover successor
Washington report outlines the immense political pressures a new FBI director will face. It cites past attempts to use FBI files against opponents, Hoover’s defiance, and fears of expanding federal police powers on campuses and in crime.
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Washington
Nea
FBI
U.S
Tf J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Itician
Congress
Hoover and the FBI's role against a national police force
The passage argues Hoover resisted turning the FBI into a national police and warned successors to avoid political infiltration. It praises his stance on keeping the FBI as information and support to local police, while acknowledging his flaws and strengths.
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Hoover
FBI
Congress
PBL
Hera Hoover
McGovern Isn’t Funny In Washington Humor Session
An ad hoc panel of humorists and cartoonists met in Washington to address Sen. George McGovern as a possible viable Democratic candidate. They worried about how to satirize him without a base set by four years in the presidency.
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Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Viet
Nixon
Ryou
South Dakota
United States
American Airlines
Wallace
George
Vietnam
Peanut Gallery
Humphrey Vale
Humphrey
Humphrey-Wallace
Agnew
Ronald
Reagan
William Douglas
Supreme Court
George Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Cartoonists and writers mock McGovern in meeting
A satirical gathering discusses creating jokes and cartoons about George McGovern as the 1972 presidential race shifts. Writers and cartoonists debate themes, exchange ideas, and struggle to produce material within an 80 minute session.
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Aes Wallace
United States
George McGovern
Wallace
Huzzah
Humphrey
McGovern
Voles
Columbus Nebrads daily freedom manifesto excerpt
The piece proclaims freedom as self control and individual liberty rather than government grants. It cites moral guides including the Covering Commandment, the Galion Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as foundations. Dated Thursday May 11 1972 in Columbus Nebraska.
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Columbus, Nebraska
Ask the Doctor on Sexual Drive and Blood Pressure Medicine
A reader asks about a man with 200/120 blood pressure who suspends sexual ability due to medications. Dr Lamb notes life saving medicine, urges discussion with his doctor, and cautions changes may not help. Another reader shares a hot water shampoo remedy for hair loss and hair health.
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Lawrence. Lamb
Dr. Lamb
Vietnamization’s limits and the north south asymmetry
The excerpt argues Vietnamization has not yet been truly tested militarily or politically. It notes a key asymmetry: the Soviets supply North Vietnam with long range artillery and air defense while the United States retains bombing superiority for Saigon. It highlights Saigon’s lack of a northward bombing capability and the need for air power akin to the Phantom jet in ongoing fighting and morale.
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North
South Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Middle East
Egypt
Suez Canal
Vietnamization Formula. North and South War Dynamics
The author argues Vietnamization hinges on balanced military capability. If North Vietnam can threaten Haiphong and strike South Vietnamese population centers, Hanoi risks lessening divisions southward. Without restored symmetry, the South bears punishment while Hanoi pursues risk taking in future invasions.
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Haiphong
Forth
Hanoi
Humphrey Wallace ticket debated in 1972 election
The piece weighs a Humphrey Wallace pairing and its impact on Democrats facing Nixon. It notes Nixon's broad center appeal, Wallace's centrist pull, and Humphrey’s civil rights record while speculating on potential ticket dynamics and outcomes in a campaign environment.
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Boe Big
Éliies
Nixon
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Edite
Humphrey
Wallace
William Buckley
Victimless Crimes Scrutiny After Supreme Court Ruling
A 7-0 Supreme Court decision in Jacksonville, Florida, struck down vagrancy loitering and similar laws as unconstitutional. The piece notes victimless crimes burden courts and prisons and ponders whether gambling or drunkenness will follow. It cites a 1967 presidential Crime Commission report on morality based offenses and their societal impact.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Jacksonville
Fla
Fragmented Old Mexico Window Puzzle List
A damaged OCR style listing shows scattered phrases and clues such as Mexico, Primates, Flower Hebrew aeration, Opera abbreviation selenium, Horsemen jeopardy, Bird's home slang, lampreys, demolish, and male chill. The fragmentary items hint at a general word puzzle or crossword grid without a clear single event or narrative.
People Speak Letter Supports Local Police in Columbus
A Columbus reader urges community backing for the police, urges parents to teach children responsibility and respect, notes kids should earn spending money, and emphasizes halting and obedience to authorities, calling for united support for law enforcement.
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Columbus
Telegram corrects errors in recent editorials
The Telegram acknowledges mistakes in its Wednesday editorial page. John Chamberlain’s tax credits for private schools column and Don Oakley’s Oscar Cooley column were miscredited. The paper apologizes to the authors and readers.
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John Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Oscar ‘Cooley
Don Oakley
Questions and Answers on Congress and Dreams
The document presents two Q A items. One states that the annual salary of a member of Congress is 42500 dollars. The other notes scientists find people dream four to six times nightly, with each dream lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
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U.S. Congress
Congress
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