Civil defense urgency urged amid nuclear threat debate
The piece argues that since 1974 US policy overlooked civilian protection against radioactive fallout. It cites Paul Nitze and Defense officials warning the USSR may gain a dangerous edge through stronger civil defense. Opponents warn such programs could spur limited nuclear war, while advocates urge upgrading shelters, drills, and evacuation planning to avoid high risk.
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Soviet Union
Congress
Paul H. Nitze
Defense Department
Nitze
U.S
Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky
Stanford University
Richard Garwin
Thomas Watsom Research Laboratory
Plan for Mars life quandary deserves international forum
A United Nations committee primer argues the question of preserving or destroying organisms returned from Mars should be discussed by an international scientific forum rather than by individual governments. It notes Space Research needs involvement as Mars missions advance.
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Moon
United Nations Committee On the
Mars
Earth
Committee On Space Research
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Appalachia gas study to be funded for five years
A five year, five million dollar USGS study plus educational and industrial cooperation will explore natural gas in Appalachia from New York to Mississippi. The project aims at regional energy resource development and economic improvement for the highland area.
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U.S. Geological Survey
New York
Mississippi
Kissinger Hijinks in Africa Spark Southern Skepticism
In three days of talk and travel in the South, criticism of Henry Kissinger grows as observers charge hypocrisy in his Africa policy. Critics note Mozambique's dictatorship under Machel, land nationalization, mass exodus, and disrupted trade, arguing U.S. support would worsen chrome shortages and push allies toward Carter or Brown.
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Jerry Brown
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Ohio
Extremist PBC scrutinized over Bicentennial aims
A Senate internal security subcommittee report criticizes the People's Bicentennial Commission as a far left group seeking to pervert the Bicentennial for propaganda. It alleges ties to Marxist figures, extensive use by media, and plans for a large Washington demonstration, urging educators and journalists to reassess its benign portrayal.
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No clear news item from scattered quotes
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Watching the watchdogs in the FBI reform era
James J. Kilpatrick argues that congressional oversight of the FBI is essential after decades of abuses under J. Edgar Hoover. He notes illegal wiretaps, forged letters, and dossiers on innocents, while acknowledging some honorable FBI work. He urges careful reform without overreacting, warning no safeguards are fail safe.
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Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Senate
The Love Game in Politics Across the Nations
Holmes Alexander surveys 1976 campaign rhetoric as love themes sweep the field. Ford, Reagan, Carter, Brown, Humphrey, and others are framed in a playful portrait of charm, image, and public affection, with Jimmy Carter emerging as a hopeful favorite amid a nationwide mood of affection for a lovable candidate.
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California
Edmund
Jerry) Brown Jr
Jerry
Washington
Beau
Hubert Humphery
Hubert
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