Frisco And Washington Strikes Create National Tension
San Francisco municipal workers strike on day one disrupting city operations while violence leads to charges against some. In Washington, three Democratic presidential hopefuls skip a speaking engagement after NBC technicians strike, signaling labor influence. Candidates pledge to repeal Taft Hartley Section 14 B and advocate Right to Work to protect individual choice.
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San Francisco
City Hall
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Washington
NBC
Henry Jackson
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Morris Udall
ASNE
For Less Fruit, More Vegetables in Virginia Forecast
Warm Southern Virginia day amid two killing frosts earlier in the week. Gardeners lost tender plants like tomatoes and beans but may replant in a month. High frost hit apples and peaches from Patrick to Charlottesville to Winchester, reducing harvests. Extension agents urge more vegetables to offset fruit losses.
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Virginia
Patrick
Charlottesville
Winchester
Turmoil in China Signals crack in one party rule
A historical essay argues that mass dissent and recent riots in mainland China challenge the inflexible one party system. It likens events to revolutions against czars and kings, noting soldiers in Beijing and ongoing underground plotting, predicting continued rebellion until justice prevails.
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China
Soviet Union
Red China
Nicholas II
Louis XVI
Peking
Parting Shots on Aging and Culture
A reflective piece questions modern longevity and delayed maturity while noting a truck strike disrupts CB radio programs. It lauds baseball as the national pastime and jokes about boys joining for a four-year million-dollar contract, reflecting playful social commentary.
Overkill Law Threatens Intelligence Committee Rights
Washington opinion denounces S Res 40 to create a Senate Standing Committee on Intelligence Activities. It argues six year terms and broad access would spread sensitivity, risking privacy and civil liberties while expanding legislative control over CIA disclosures. The piece criticizes liberals and asserts better outcomes come from enforcement of existing statutes.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Pr Sennte
Inteliiz
Committee On Inteligence Activites
Assutes & Comittee
Roskies
Intelligence Committee
Moscow
Jay Sourwine
Internal Security Subcommittee
Carl Marcy
Foreign Relations
CTA
Chrome Dependency and Rhodesia in Western Defense
A stark defense column argues chrome is vital to high tech industries and the Western military, detailing Rhodesia’s dominate chrome supply, UN sanctions, and the Byrd Amendment. It warns that losing chrome would cripple space programs, subs, jets, missiles, and communications, urging stockpiling despite political pressure.
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West
Rhodesia
Russia
Turkey
South Africa
U.S
Cyprus
Ian Smith
Smith
Pennsylvania
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Members of Congress For Peace Through Law
Jan Smith
West Germany
Chrome
Moscow
Harry Byrdle
Deterte
Decline of Jimmy Carter Sparks Political Debate
The piece critiques Jimmy Carter’s handling of race and housing policy. It recalls his comment on ethnic purity, the backlash from Black Caucus members, and his shift toward affirmative action. The column also cites Udall’s reactions, Carter’s stance on integration, and later support for Humphrey Hawkins measures amid debate over black pride figures.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Borhood
Black Caucus
Congress
Jimmy
Udall
Mr. Udall
Humphrey-Hawkins
Jesse Jackson
Wilson Rule
Out Of The Mainstream To The Editor
Column criticizes Helmut Sonnenfeldt for urging Eastern Europeans to accept a strained Soviet led relationship. The piece argues independence in Africa and Asia shows Eastern Europe should seek true autonomy. Dr. Alexander V. Berkis, Farmville.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington Post
Henny Kissinger
State Department
Helmut Sonnenfeldt
London
U.S
Soviet Union
Sonnenfeldt
Africa
Asia
Alexander V. Berkis Farmville
Media slips in Wisconsin vote toss up sparks rebuke
Washington column criticizes NBC ABC for declaring Udall winner from early precinct returns in Wisconsin. Carter won after final tallies, exposing how projections shape perceptions. Calls for restraint on fast projections and reliance on actual vote data.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Wisconsin
Morris Udall
Arizona
Gov. Garter
ABC
NBC
CBS
Carter
Harry Truman
Udall
Thomas Dewey
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