Political rhetoric and a Bangkok opium hoax recounted
An opinion piece contrasts calls for candor in 1972 politics with skepticism about McGovern and Nixon. It cites a July 1972 pledge and notes Thailand's 26 ton opium bonfire as a public display later exposed as a hoax involving smugglers and fake opium, aided by Chinese and U.S. funds.
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Larry O'Brien
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George McGovern
Barry
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Bangkok
Thailand
U.S
CIA
Opium Hoax and Armor Debacle Reveals Military Failures
The piece alleges Thai officials burned opium and covered it up while burying ashes. It links this to broader claims about Vietnam war armor, citing GAO findings that Army vests and helmets offered limited protection and insufficient training. It cites Sen. Mathias pushing for GAO inquiry and contrasts Army and Marine vest usage.
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Marine Corps
NBCs many presidents In a witty NBC News reminiscence
Reuven Frank recalls the wide leadership span at NBC News and the scale of coverage when reporters travel abroad. He notes the clash of roles from editors to drivers, and recounts anecdotes from trips to Russia and China, including currency surprises and language misfires, ending with a playful jab about Beijing haircuts and a barber’s joke.
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China
Nixon
Russia
Peking
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Shanghai
Warsaw
John Chancellor
Dick Valeriani
White House
Nationalities Hotel
Recreation meeting urged in Corry with state planner
Letters flood Corry urging civic, fraternal and industrial groups to attend a Nichols Lodge meeting next Monday night at 8 o clock where a state authority on city recreation planning will discuss the proposition. Canadohia Lake has nearly doubled in size and now features 530 cottages along the shoreline. Mrs E A Williams entertained her grandson Terry Williams and his Little League Elks teammates at a party yesterday.
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Sully and the punchy man of many tales
New York AP column captures Sully a punchy old fighter who never rose to a main event. It details his oddities kindness and stubborn humor, plus a Jewish Christian clash with a priest and a mock biography offer. Penguins and mail reveal odd facts as well.
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Mama
Everyday hazards and oddities in a mixed bag of quotes
A collage of remarks covers embezzlement losses, sun temperatures, frequent US tornadoes, and stage actors earnings. A humorous vignette recalls a Manhattan Seventh Avenue sign, a parakeet angel joke, and a priest’s marriage mishap. Psychology chats compare short and long sleepers. Josh Billings quip closes.
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