Editorial Page Note From The Daily Review October 17 1973
The Daily Review publishes opinions only on its editorial page. Columns letters to the editor and other editorial matter do not necessarily reflect the paper's positions. Charles Peterson and Leann Ward are credited as Managing Editor and Associate Editor respectively.
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Our Own Greek Tragedy After Agnew’s Fall
Morrie Ryskind reflects on October 10 as Black Wednesday and examines the Agnew affair. He notes his early support, media bias accusations, and the mixed reactions from friends, opponents, and readers while stressing the human Trump of a vice president under cloud. He recalls letters, sympathy from Cronkite, and partisan jubilation.
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Crystal Ball
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Internal Revenue
Where to Put Nuclear Plants in California
A California Energy report urges new major power plants within the next two decades to meet rising demand, with a strong emphasis on locating nuclear plants away from coastlines and into the more stable Central Valley to avoid earthquake risks and ease siting bottlenecks.
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Escondido Mayor Ousted Amid Ethics Demand Wave
Citizens rallied across levels of government for honesty and fair dealing. Escondido voters recall mayor Wil Mason by nearly two to one after accusations from a citizen group of intoxication at a city council meeting, a rare but noted offense among public officials.
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September 1 1973 newsday snapshot of headlines and crimes
A montage from September 1 1973 covers a drunken arrest of Rep John Melcher D Mont, a govern ment official resignation talk by Sen Harold Hughes, and varied incidents. The day also notes political shifts, scandals, robberies, and unusual ethics stories across U S states and federal bodies.
Washington window Catholics and pacifism
The Vietnam era strained U S Catholic institutions as the church split between war backing hierarchy and pacifist clergy. A USCC dialogue examined just war versus pacifism, presenting three objector paths, with no final shift, while debating duties of defense and conscience across Christian groups.
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Letter to the editor on road hazards and driver care
Judge Joseph W. Jay Jr. commends an Oct. 3 editorial that highlights the link between negligent driving and hazardous road conditions. He cites Fremont 1974 traffic deaths and injuries, calls for reevaluating road design and warnings, and urges ongoing newspaper guidance to educate motorists and reduce crashes.
Ford VP pick scrutiny and 1976 election fears voiced
Editor voices concern over Nixon era policies and the possible Ford Reagan 1976 victory. The piece cautions against continuing Nixon's actions and urges vigilance among the American public.
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Spiro Agnew criticism echoes in press fury over pardon
The piece blasts Spiro Agnew as a crook who betrayed the nation yet dodged real punishment. It denounces the Nixon era rhetoric and former attorney general Elliot Richardson for labeling Agnew's penalties as a sufficient consequence, arguing that public outrage over corruption remains.
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