Nixon aims big stick approach on trade policy
Nixon pursues a cautious hard line on trade to curb deficits and avert a global trade war. He seeks AFL-CIO support, possible export boosts, and targeted tariff moves within 90 days, while balancing domestic prices and steel capacity amid broad international tensions.
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Teddy Roosevelt
United States
Japan
European
Vietnam
China
Soviet Union
Labor
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Executive Council
Iran
Middle East
France
Germany
Afl-Cio Council
Congress
Presidentialitis grips Maine senator in 1976 bid
The piece likens politicians to victims of presidentialitis noting Ed Muskie of Maine as a current sufferer who might seek power if offered the nomination in 1976. It cites past cases like Daniel Webster Henry Clay William Jennings Bryan and Adlai Stevenson to illustrate the chronic aspiration for leadership. It ends with a rhetorical question about Wimpy and a hamburger.
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Daniel Webster
Senate
Henry Clay
Kentucky
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas E. Dewey
Adlai Stevenson
Ed Muskie
Maine
Muskie
J. Wellington
Air India greeting Moynihan with playful billboard
In New Delhi Air India offices and staff welcomed Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the new U.S. Ambassador to India, with a humorous billboard reading Oh Danny Boy You're Irish Puckish Controversial Orthodox. The cosmopolitan audience enjoyed the gesture, hoping Indian leadership will echo warmth across the Atlantic.
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Air India
New Delhi
U.S
India
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Mr. Moynihan
Danny Boy
Indira Gandhi
Atlantic
John Chamberlain on China's love affair and U.S. policy
The piece surveys a long, turbulent U.S. China relationship from the 1790s colonial trade to midcentury diplomacy, noting Open Door policy, Henry Luce, Kissinger, and Mao. It weighs whether a renewed China love affair benefits America and regional balance, fearing a strong China reshaping Asia.
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U.S
China
Columbia
Robert Gray
Boston
Oregon
Canton
New England
Henry Kissinger
Chou En-lai
Weit
Franklin Mae Roosevelt
Delaria
Rexford Tugwell
Analysis of Ireland Question Shows Grim White Paper Outlook
A long critique of Britain's handling of Ireland discusses Heath era policy, possible partition risks, and the White Paper's likely failure to satisfy both Ulster Protestants and northern Catholics. It notes past leaders and figures, including Terrence O Neill, Andrew Jackson, and Lord O Neill, and argues that British patience may be tested with little consensus or clear solution.
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England
Republic
Ireland
jBogtish
Studie Ack Lyne
Pany
Edward Heath
Republic of Ireland
Congo
Terrence O'Neil
White House
Andrew Jackson
Calhoun
Lord O.neill
Tan Paisley
South
New York City
O'Neill
Vis
John
Thenglish
Bangladesh
Mujibur ‘Rahman
Algeria
Ben Bella
There Is No Union But Little Cesar Chavez Speech
Ralph de Toledano critiques Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Union over contracts with lettuce growers and Teamsters. He cites alleged lack of worker elections, coercive hiring halls, and secrecy. He argues Chavez seeks control, while media underplays worker interests and calls for Congress scrutiny of UFWU democracy and membership rolls.
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Cesar” Chavez
United
Workers Union
Teamsters Uion
Chavez
Teamsters
UFWU
United Farm ‘Workers Union
Delano
California
Dolores ‘Huerta
Ufws
Congress
Italian man keeps Botticelli painting at home
Gerardo Somma earns under $2000 yearly and refuses $300,000 for a Madonna and Child Botticelli. He explains family ownership for over a century and says he only enjoys looking at the piece. The piece is authenticated and valued, yet Somma prioritizes personal integrity over money.
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Tulsa Ok
Gerardo Somma
Botticelli
Somma
Botticetli
McGovern Nixon clash on foreign policy and amnesty debate
In a tense witness dialogue, Senator McGovern grilled Secretary of State Rogers on Nixon era policy, demagoguery risks, and aid to Hanoi. Amid amendments, Rogers pivoted to legal consequences for draft evaders while Fulbright’s gavel ended the session. The Danville Record notes posturing, party lines, and upcoming renewal notices for subscribers.
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S MeGovern
Rogers
Chai McGovern
D-S.b
Nixon
McGovern
Marx
Mao
North Vietnam
Congress
Fulbright
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