No Privilege To Despoil Rennie Davis Rally
Davis threatens disruption at Honor America Day in Washington as antis protest plans for the 294th birthday celebration. Committee leaders Truman Eisenhower Johnson support a bi partisan, non political event to honor America and its freedoms.
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Congress Overrides Nixon Veto Vote Surprises House
The House voted 279 to 1098 to override Nixon's veto on a 1.25 billion hospital construction bill. Republicans joined Democrats to achieve the two thirds. the Senate must also approve. The plan extends the Hil Burton act for federal aid to build and modernize hospitals, drawing objections over funding and debt.
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Dominic Mastro's Car Becomes Richmond Convention Symbol
A Portsmouth electrician, Dominic Mastro, parked a decrepit car with a hand lettered sign outside the John Marshall Hotel in downtown Richmond. The piece drew attention amid Republican senatorial nomination signs, and the vehicle risked towing if left beyond quiet hours or in a hotel zone. The episode highlights tensions between protest and parking rules during the convention week.
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The Chronic Lad Op Ed on Sadness and Sympathy
A Danville Virginia newspaper page includes subscription details and a reflective essay on sadness. It contrasts melancholy with convalescence and urges heartfelt sympathy, urging readers to offer hope and renewed interests to those grieving.
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New York Tourists Face Soaring Costs for Meals and Shows
In a costly shift, visiting diners confront steep New York prices with meals and entertainment rising, leaving the tourist unable to indulge as before. The lament notes a disheartening effect on the traveler unable to enjoy even basic experiences.
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Is God Silent When We Cry Out Furman University Letter
A letter from two Furman University teachers questions why God seems silent to the faithful. It argues glib answers fail to comfort those who pray in doubt, urging careful use of Scripture and human empathy to address pain, loneliness, and the sense of divine silence.
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West German inflation and labor shift strain economies
West Germany faces rising costs driven by a 11 percent wage rise and a 4 percent rise in living costs, with 9 percent inflation in capital goods and 5 percent in consumer goods. Despite a 1969 profit uptick, private enterprises expect a hefty squeeze by next December as government retrenchment hits projects. A labor shortage supports imports of foreign workers, while unemployment remains tiny and tax pressure fears loom.
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If 1938 repeats in 1970s Washington over Middle East
The piece compares Nixon era policy to Chamberlain’s appeasement before World War II. It warns that delaying action on Soviet influence and Middle East oil risks war and a damaged second term. It argues for a firm U S stance and criticizes State Department appeasement and oil influence.
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Russian science in crisis shaping SALT talks
The piece argues Soviet science policy shows centralization and bureaucracy under party control, hindering innovation in agriculture, computing, and industry. It notes a shift from need to choice, with Russia facing high costs in Vietnam and the Middle East while domestic production lags. The author links these dynamics to SALT talks, suggesting future decisions may influence negotiations more than American input.
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