Nixon three years in the White House in 1969 era
The article reflects on President Nixon nearing three years in office, noting foreign policy wins and mixed domestic results amid Democratic majorities. It cites Congress’s partisan dynamics, pivotal debates over missiles, Cambodia policy, Europe forces, and Vietnam, plus mixed success on tax reform and welfare.
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Senate
House
Mike Mansfield
Cambodia
Europe
Vietnam
Virginia lawmakers heed budget bids ahead of session
As Virginia gears up for the legislative session, legislators from Accomack to Wythe rally for larger revenue shares for education and highways. Delegates cite schools seeking 36 percent more and colleges an 91.6 percent rise, while the Highway Commission presses for more funds to sustain road projects. Governor Holton’s budget division weighs essential needs against desirable items amid proposed gas tax talk and looming public feedback. The lawmakers are listening.
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Sea of Galilee
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State Highway Commission
Kentucky Constitution Eyes Reform After Election Day Arrests
A Lexington court vacated Cathy Brandenburgs conviction for running a red light on election day citing a Kentucky Constitution provision that voters are privileged from arrest while attending elections and returning. The case prompts discussion of possible constitutional changes to prevent election day arrests from nullifying votes.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Cathy Brandenburg
Cathy
Butz Farm Policy Split Sparks 1972 Debate
A historical assessment argues liberal Democrats push the notion that Earl Butz favors corporations over the small farmer. It traces farm policy roots to Louis Bean and Henry Wallace era, noting tensions between big farm interests and family farms and predicting electoral impact in farm states for Nixon and the 1972 election.
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KFS
Virginia
Earl Butz
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Purdue University
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Henry Wallace
Ouce
Eisenhowe
Ezra Taft Benson
Harry Truman
Truman
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Nixon
Holmes Alexander on Sex Politics and Integration in America
Washington column argues that rape and racial tension reflect deeper societal clashes not just isolated crimes. It critiques political figures including Muskie and Nixon allies, warns of racially charged discourse affecting integration, and questions whether genocide-like fears exist amid national debate on civil rights and schooling.
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Washington, D.C
United States
America
Jerry Wilson
Herod
Hitler
North
South
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Epartment
Ed Control Board
Muskie
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Ervin
Liberty Pro-Jand
Nixon
Parting Shots on Life, Fates, and Government
A veteran citizen jokes about forgetting presidential candidates while recalling past votes. The piece critiques political rhetoric and bureaucracy as it muses on life style slogans, tax cuts, and merit raises. It uses aphorisms to lampoon official actions and public sentiment.
Public Affairs and the University’s Role in World Affairs
A former Columbia student recalls a professor’s wish to produce public-minded citizens like Walter Bagehot. The piece critiques U S higher education for nurturing private interests over informed opinion on foreign policy, citing Nixon era debates, inflation, and the Vietnam conflict, and warns of future strategic risks if colleges fail to educate citizens capable of global understanding.
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Columbia
Walter Bagehot
United States
Jton
Dartmouth
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East Asia
Pacific Basin
China
North Korea
North Vietnam
Indonesia
Sukarno
Asia
Japan
Philippines
India
Australia
Walt Rostow
Vietnam
Derwinski Urges U N Backing For Baltic Freedom Rights
Representative Edward Derwinski assails Soviet actions in the Baltic region and defends Baltic self determination at the United Nations. He cites deportations and emigration restrictions and condemns Soviet imperialism while urging US resolve to uphold human rights and freedoms3.
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United States
Edward J. Derwinski
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U.N. General Assembly
Derwinski
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Ed Derwinski
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