Heroic Stranger Rescues Fallen Driver From Flooded Car
A Pennsylvania passerby, John Barkley of Somerset, leaped from his car to save Floyd Robertson from a sinking vehicle in nine feet of water near Keller Memorial Bridge. The act, performed with others’ help, underscores the courage of ordinary people and prompts readers to share opinions.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Pennsylvania
Floyd Robertson
Mr. Robertson
John Barkley
Robertson
Mr. Barkley
Somerset
Folsom Appointment Withdrawn Amid Nepotism Debate
Governor George Wallace has withdrawn Fred Folsom's circuit judge appointment pending a state Supreme Court ruling on his eligibility due to a questioned family relationship with the governor's wife. The dispute centers on affinity limits and the action aims to protect Folsom, his critics, and Alabama's people until the matter is resolved.
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George Wallace
Fred Folsom
Cullman
State Supreme Court
Mr. Folsom
Wallaces
Bear Bryant Gives 100000 For Alabama Scholarships
Paul Bryant donates one hundred thousand dollars to the University of Alabama for a scholarship fund. He says he owes the school and wants scholars who are sons and daughters of players and academically qualified physically handicapped students to be considered.
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University of Alabama
Alabama
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Bryant
Meany Courtship With Nixon Fuelled By Disputed Spy Reports
Washington reports reveal Nixon courted AFL-CIO President George Meany during 1972 using spy summaries claiming Meany was hostile to leading Democrats. Haldeman opposed outreach, Freidin’s files dispute the claims, and Meany denied knowing the source. Also notes on Nixon's limousine use and Hank Greenspun defiance of prosecutors.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Nixon
White House
H R. Haldeman
Meany
Seymour Freidin
Freidin
Aflcio
AFL Cio
Jay Lovestone
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Hubert
Agnew Case Sparks Family Feud Within Nixon Admin
James Reston outlines a growing clash within the Nixon administration as Vice President Spiro Agnew faces extortion and conspiracy charges while President Nixon seeks to manage the dispute. The judiciary orders Agnew’s lawyers to compel testimony on leaks, prompting questions about accountability among White House staff and Justice Department officials.
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James Reston
NYT
Nixon
Agnew
Petersen
Richardson
Justice Department
Executive Branch
Federal District
Walter E. Hoffman
Ervin Committee
White House
Pension Reform Debate Seeks Adequacy of Private Plans
Senate moves to regulate private pension plans after decades of study. The measure would grant workers with five years service 25 percent of earned benefits and full benefits after 15 years, set minimum funding, and expand options while preserving employer flexibility. Proponents cite growth from four million to over 30 million in coverage and argue reform is needed though critics say current flaws are overstated.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Senate
Congressional
House
Philip A. Hart
Labor and Treasury Departments
Congress
Pension reform proposal targets concentration of funds
A proposed pension system would let workers select a public fund, decide retirement age, and require employers to contribute for each dollar invested. It aims to curb economic concentration by moving control away from a few banks and corporations holding large pension assets.
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Congressional Quarterly Inc
Portrayal of Prayer in a TV Special Provokes Reflection
The reader critiques a TV drama about a Viet Nam veteran blinded by war, noting family strain and a mother’s prayerful yet conflictive stance. Cites Dr. Paul Rees on Paul's dynamic prayer, urging a faith-filled life and Jesus name in prayer over secular, hypocritical portrayals.
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M.V
Jesus Christ
Paul Rees
Apostle Paul
Decatur Daily publication details and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and credits Associated Press. It states misstatements are investigated and redress provided. Subscription rates by mail and carrier are given for daily and Sunday editions with yearly and monthly options.
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W. R. Shelton
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Las Vegas Sun
Watergate
Greenspun
Howard Hughes
Hughes Organization
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Lanasados
Agnew Case
Baltimore
Henry Petersen
Criminal Division of Justice
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Decatur
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Decatur, Asa
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