Editorial on Article V and a proposed constitutional convention
The article notes Article V calls Congress to a constitutional convention if two thirds of states petition. It reviews past momentum in 1967 over one man one vote, Dirksen's role, and current revival around revenue sharing. Sen. Ervin proposes rules for a limited convention and ratification by states. The piece warns of risks to the Bill of Rights.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Il
Dirksen
Sam Ervin
D-N.c
Sen. Ervin
Overheard anecdotes and quips from society columns
A collage of witty lines from public figures and clubs. Includes a dental museum joke about eighteen cavities and a Yale Club quip about driving. Also mentions Duke of Portland’s London club choice and a Hollywood star’s complaint about suitors in 1971.
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Frank Crowninshield
Duke of Portland
London
Albermarle
Yale Club
Hollywood
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Almanac notes and historic milestones for February 26
February 26, 1971 marks the 57th day of the year with the moon between new and first quarter. Notable events include Napoleon’s Elba 1815 voyage and 1870 Congress salary boosts for top officials, with further history referenced.
Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote Puzzle
A compact list presents crossword hints for across and down clues with enumerations and grid navigation, followed by a cryptoquote puzzle. It includes sample code and a quote about heart and soul, indicating a daily newspaper puzzle page.
Conservatives Back Revenue Sharing but Watch Local Politicians
Washington conservatives back the Nixon revenue sharing plan to shape its details while cautioning that state and local officials may be less trustworthy than federal counterparts. Examples from Illinois New Jersey West Virginia and Maryland illustrate widespread kickbacks and corruption in politics and public contracts, prompting concern over unconditioned federal funds.
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Henry Cathcart
Central Press
Washington
Ashington
Illinois
Paul Powell
Powell
New Jersey
Newark
Hugh Addonizio
Addonizio
Hudson County
John V. Kenny
Jersey City
Thomas J. Whelan
West Virginia
W. W. Barron
Barron
Maryland
Grand Canyon Park and Luftwaffe outbreak noted
The fragment notes Grand Canyon Park in Arizona and Germany’s 1935 Luftwaffe operation under Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering. It includes a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote about reward for a task well done and a brief line about Record Want Ads bringing results.
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Grand Canyon Park
Arizona
Germany
Luftwaffe
Reichmarshal Hermann Goering
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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