Greece aid clash exposes Cold War tensions in Congress
The House voted to withhold 118 million in Greece aid amid a broader push to promote democracy while critics accuse the administration of meddling. The vote 122 to 57 paused the package as the revised foreign aid bill moved 200 to 192 in the Senate, with a possible presidental extension under security interests. Greece remains the Mediterranean ally cited as justification for U.S. intervention.
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Bankers, Crime Ring Tied In Nationwide Probe
Edward H. Wuensche a Philadelphia con man now in Miami testified to the Senate subcommittee that a wide underworld influence has corrupted many bankers in respectable institutions. He said about 25 banks nationwide are under inquiry as part of organized crime probes.
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Kennedy cites assassination fears in 1972 bid decision
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says the risk of an assassination attempt weighs heaviest against running for president in 1972. He cites family fears, especially his mother who lost two sons to assassins, and says he will not discuss the presidency with family, noting pressures to follow the brothers but feeling it is too early. He leaves a door open for a later, self determined run.
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Letters on Danville library conduct and memorial donations
Mary Lee Edmunds Gravely comments on unreturned books and library practices in Danville Virginia. She critiques shelving, new book access, and a library sale that priced a memorial gift at thirty five cents, while praising staff kindness and urging improvements.
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England And The Pornographers Buckley On Oz 28 Case
William F Buckley Jr discusses the Oz number 28 obscenity case in London. A 27 day trial led to guilty verdicts against three editors aged in their twenties, with the prosecution seen as disciplining pornographers and highlighting English pragmatic legal culture versus American approaches.
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Balance of power reshapes postwar world says Hart
Jeffrey Hart argues that a five power system led by the United States Russia China Japan and Western Europe will replace U S Soviet bipolarity The erosion of ideology follows and nations may seek practical alignments with less regard for pure revolutionary morality He warns that Greece Portugal South Africa and other regimes will face shifts as balance of power politics rise and moral critiques wane.
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Wall of separation fears over state aid to church schools
Supreme Court in June ruled against state aid to independent schools, warning entanglement of church and state could spur religious political activity. Pennsylvania and Rhode Island petitions seek a reargument, arguing religious groups should speak on public concerns and criticizing the court’s entanglement doctrine.
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Acheson recalls the 'good old days' in politics
Holmes Alexander Acheson, at 78 and retired, reflects on Kennedy and Johnson era fame and flaws. He critiques executive privilege bills as Ervin conducts hearings, condemns modern partisanship, and venerates the Truman era giants Connally and Van denberg as he contrasts past bipartisanship with today.
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Chief Justice Burger Defends Civility in Law Practice
Barry Goldwater era remarks highlight Chief Justice Burger urging disciplinary action against a small minority of lawyers who exploit the system. He warns that disrespect for court rules and Fourth Amendment protections threatens law and order, urging restraint by lawyers, judges, and the press to restore stability.
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