Leif Erikson Day Declared by President Nixon
Editorial notes Nixon proclaimed October 9 as Leif Erikson Day honoring the Viking who reached North America around 1000. It argues Erikson’s voyage did not diminish Columbus in 1492, noting Columbus opened the New World for colonization trade and history.
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Crisis of confidence in colleges over liberal teaching trend
The piece argues a growing rift between working Americans and college professors, blaming a shift to ultra liberalism since the 1930s. It cites militant campus behavior, biased history and political science instruction, and calls for careful selection of college leaders to restore patriotism and balance in education.
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Political Science Association
Los Angeles
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous column notes Bennett Cerf's book and satirical bits about modern letters and culture. It mentions Trout Fishing in America and other wry titles, plus a boxing–style quip about a tired fighter and his manager. Author Richard Brautigan is referenced for his unusual humor.
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America
Springfield
Richard Brautigan
Vermont
King Features Syndicate
Look At the Book: The Vinegar Sponge at Calvary
In the crucifixion scene Jesus cries I thirst and a Roman soldier offers sour wine on a sponge. The act mixes brief compassion with mockery, highlighting human reluctance and failure to honor the divine. The piece invites reflection on ingratitude and genuine giving.
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Jesus Christ
New Lift Ahead For U S Aviation Using Helium
A revival in air travel technology may come from helium driven lighter than air craft. Helium, first sourced over five decades ago for military observation balloons, offers a safer alternative with potential global interest.
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Washington
U.S
Weather swings and border firefight mark Alaska report
Record files note a 33 degree temperature change in 24 hours as Leon Sciba describes rugged weather at Humble Oil and Refining Co. in Alaska. The report also mentions a Jordan border patrol post incident with a patrol trooper wounded in a firefight.
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Leon Sciba
Alaska
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Jordan
Ripon Society backs two GOP Senate hopefuls in rare push
The Ripon Society urges White House endorsement of Charles Goodell in New York and Raymond Garland in Virginia, a move GOP strategists see as unlikely to succeed. Nashville-sourced analysis notes Goodell trails Ottinger and Buckley. Garland faces Byrd in a race many expect Democrats to win.
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Central Press
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Virginia
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Vietnam
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George Rawlings
Byrd
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