Nixon Returns From World Tour on Eve of Independence Day
President Nixon lands in Maine after trips to Moscow and abroad aimed at easing tensions and pursuing peace. He signs trade and cultural exchange protocols with Brezhnev and pledges continued effort on arms control. Back in Washington, focus shifts to domestic issues and the impeachment inquiry, with public sentiment mixed and supporters urging resolve.
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Last Fourth in Washington Dents Firework Beliefs
Washington reports suggest Independence Day may fade as a celebration in the South, where explosives bans loom. Firecrackers and fireworks were scarce in late June and early July, with Southern sales shifting to Christmas goods. Virginia and Memorial Day customs intertwine as the nation debates a ban to curb noisy commemorations.
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Gerald Ford and the Impeachment Question Explored
Buckley examines Gerald Ford's cautious stance on Nixon impeachment and presidential prerogatives. He compares Ford to the Prince of Wales, noting restraint and loyalty while suggesting the public learns little about policy. The piece weighs Ford's possible moves if Nixon’s case went to the Senate and hints at political calculation.
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Eating Like the Chinese and the Soybean Debate
A Washington hearing on world nutrition during Senator McGovern’s committee raises fears about federal policy mandating diet shifts toward soybeans and beans, with critics arguing not all hunger issues justify U.S. dietary change. Experts claim meat and dairy are inefficient, while India’s food problems stem from governance and population pressures.
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Watergate era politics and ITT under scrutiny
The column argues Watergate taints Nixon era actions, praising common sense but condemning White House tactics. ITT tried to block Chilean nationalization, Hartford acquisition issues arise, and milk price politics draw critique. Ellsberg and milk scandal are folded into a broader warning against executive overreach andCongressional inaction. The author advocates a major political clean-out next November.
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Tax Reform Hurts Russell Kirk Library Donations
Analysis argues that 1969 tax reform abolished deductions for gifts of personal papers to libraries, discouraging authors and public figures from donating. The author cites his own donations to Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University, notes ongoing gifts despite no tax benefit, and calls for restoring deductions and better value assessments to prevent harming research libraries nationwide.
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