Reform or Disaster in House Reform Debates
The House Democrats split over McGovern era reform plans as they debate openness versus party control. A caucus rejected the reform approach as harmful to the Democrats, risking broad participation and electoral viability. Key figures include Rep. Bella Abzug and Rep. Frank Annunzio, with O'Hara wavering in defense. The piece warns the party risks ruin without broad, inclusive reform.
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Michigan
Bella Abzug
New York City
Frank Annunzio
Illinois
Fasts Through Time Show Hunger as Protest and Media Drama
The piece contrasts ancient fasting with modern protests led by Cesar Chavez and Bronx detention center guards. It notes Chavez’s hunger strike aimed at pressuring government action and compares Gandhi’s ethic to Chavez, while mentioning Bronx guards skipping meals to demand civilian cooks. It questions motives and outcomes, suggesting no starvation occurred.
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Cesar Chavez
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Senor Chaves
Cesar
Chevez
Bronx
New York City
Chavez
Cowboy Mythology Through a Century of Myth and Film
The piece traces the cowboy from a 19th century laborer image to a celebrated modern icon. It notes early terms like herder, then highlights Henry King of Scribner’s Magazine and Prentiss Ingraham’s 1881 bio of Buck Taylor. Bronco Billy Anderson’s 1903 film is cited as among cinema’s first cowboy depictions and the cowboy’s lasting place in American culture.
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Bronco
Billy Anderson
New York
East Side
Opening In Korea Intensifies Cold War Tensions
Ralph de Toledano analyzes ongoing Soviet buildup along the Chinese border and North Korea’s push for phased disarmament and negotiations. He argues Kim Il Sung may seek a double cross while noting U S troops in the South and Red China in the North underpin regional stability amid Nixon's peace offensive.
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South Korea
Far East
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China
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North Korean
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South Vietnam
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Kim Wi Sung
South
Choul
En-lal
Haiphong Harbor
North Vietnam
Kim H Sung
Mushroom hunting grows as outdoor pastime in US
A housewife in Boyne City Michigan collected 286 mar ts in two hours to win an annual hunt. A Minnesota mycophile claims mushroom hunting is the second fastest growing outdoor activity after archery. Reports note dogs and novices, while experts warn there is no foolproof method to distinguish edible from poisonous mushrooms and advise buying from supermarkets for beginners.
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Boyne City
Michigan
Minnesota
United States
National Geographic Society
Towa
Des Moines
Gerlic
New York Mycological Society
Hunters Seek Edible Mushrooms In Autumn Woods
By exploring woods hunters seek edible mushroom varieties among about 2000 species. Experts warn only positively identifiable species are safe and advise using field guides. Mushrooms are fungi lacking chlorophyll and roots and feed as parasites or scavengers on decaying material.
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Echeverria Breaks Protocol With Public Mexican Gripes
Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez on a state visit to Washington defied protocol by presenting Mexico's complaints openly after the conference doors closed. He said the move aimed to bring "transness" into Mexican American relations, criticizing the 1944 treaty and the Colorado River salt issue as part of the dispute.
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the, Jr
Colorado
River
Farm policy battles frame Agriculture’s tiger in Nixon era
A profile of Secretary Earl Butz portrays him as a blunt, aggressive force pushing for farm aid cuts and market expansion. The piece notes his clashes with Democrats, calls farmer votes pivotal, and outlines plans to liberalize policy, trade with Russia, and reduce government intervention while stressing the need for price fairness and rural income growth.
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Asia
Latin America
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Siots
Russia
Brezhnev
Krushchev
Texas
United States
Corn
Great Plains
The McGovern Nixon Debate Over Reason In Politics
John Chamberlain and George McGovern critique political reason in the 1970s. They contrast Nixon and McGovern on military policy, Social programs, and foreign affairs, arguing both parties manipulate voters. The piece warns of electing flawed leaders and urges wary voting choices amid looming global risks.
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