U S Public backs military lead against Soviet power
An Opinion Research poll shows 68 percent want U S military superiority over the Soviet Union with 56 percent endorsing a $20 billion yearly boost. Voter impact favors candidates supporting a strong defense, especially among older voters. nonwhites favor superiority more than whites.
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Odds and tensions mark Nixon win bets and Soviet pullback
A Fox News style roundup reports Jimmy the Greek’s polling odds placing Nixon as a heavy favorite over McGovern in November. It covers Nixon advantages in support issues and image, Chou En-lai’s Geneva handshake snub, the Ugly Russian trope, and Sadat’s expulsion of Soviet advisers amid U.S. reactions.
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Fonda Treason Charges Aired Amid Satirical Commentary
The column lampoons Jane Fonda and the antiwar movement, notes treason charges in Washington, and critiques equal rights debates. It also parodies a bird-watcher feature with a fictitious Spoon-billed Nixibird and satirical descriptions of politics and media. The piece ends with a tangential jab about corporate power.
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Worry Clinic: Gallbladder Surgery Pressure and Caution
Dr. Crane argues excessive surgical rates in modern medicine. A reader fears gallbladder stones reported on X ray and faces pressure to remove the organ. He cites studies claiming many surgeries are unwarranted and urges caution, advocating low fat diet and surgery only as a last resort.
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Almanac notes for July 25 1972 and historical milestones
July 25 1972 marks the 207th day of the year with events including Grant’s 1866 general rank milestone and Mussolini’s 1943 ousting, plus Austria’s 1934 assassination and Puerto Rico’s 1952 move to self government. Notables born on this date include artist Maxfield Parrish.
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Asmat Afterlife Beliefs Reported by Western Observer
The Asmat people of New Guinea believe death reverses earthly life with sand replacing mud and dark skin turning white in the spirit world. Upon first contact, they believed Europeans were beings from the other world.
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