Hatch Act faces Supreme Court challenge reshaping civil service politics
The Hatch Act's constitutionality is before the Supreme Court after a lower court struck it down in DC. Meanwhile, federal and other public workers continue to be bound, unions back candidates, and lawmakers weigh reforms ahead of the 1972 election.
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Bonita Siverd
Congressional Quarterly
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
American Postal Workers Union
George McGovern
Nixon
National Association of Government Employees
National Association of Letter Carriers
James Rademacher
Letter Carriers
Civil Service Commission
Cook County
Illinois
Congress
House
Senate
Gale McGee
Wyoming
McGee
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Federal Workers Union
Robert Hampton
Civil Service
Olympics Demand Professional Stance
An editorial urges the United States to reform amateur athletics ahead of Montreal four years away. It condemns rowdy displays by athletes in Munich and Mexico City, calls for stricter controls and loyalty to America, and argues top amateurs may need to compete or be replaced to uphold national pride. The piece emphasizes stricter participation rules and responsible conduct by athletes.
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Montreal
U. S
Wayne Collett
Vic Mathews
Munich
Mexico City
West Germany
Bill Walton
UCLA
America
Fedaayeen in Lebanon Aim to Provoke Israel, Says Buffum
U S envoy Bill Buffum in Beirut reports the Palestinian fedayeen have sought to provoke Israeli reprisals to create an illusion of activity and secure Arab subsidies. He notes internal dissent, disorganized leadership, and increased yet muted rocket fires from Lebanon, with 6 000 commandos in South Lebanon and many more refugees.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Lebanon
U.S
Bill Buffum
Beirut
Arab World
Israel
Hussein
Jordan
Middle East
Buffum
State Department
Fedayeen
Fatah
Syria
U. S
GOL
Lebanese Leaders Seen Delaying Response to Palestinian Threat
Ambassador cites Lebanese officials hoping crisis will fade while fedayeen movements gain ground. Intelligence from Algeria and other nations reports financial aid to PFLP and allied groups, risking regional stability. Footnote recalls PFLP terrorists who attacked Tel Aviv airport, killing 28.
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Buffum
Hussein
Fedayeen
Fatah
Algeria
Iraq
North Korea
South Yemen
PFLP
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Tel Aviv
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
End of Selective Service Nears as Nixon Backs All-Volunteer Force
Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes that the end of conscription seems imminent with a shift toward an all-volunteer military. He cites rising enlistments, higher pay and benefits, and reduced draft concerns as Defense Department forecasts show no draftees after July 1973. The article highlights a hopeful peace outlook and US diplomacy aimed at settlements in Vietnam and the Middle East.
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Washington
Nixon
Defense Department
Vietnam
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Red China
Soviet Union
United States
Middle East
Europe
Asia
Paris
Decatur Daily publication details and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily provides editorial roots with founder editor W R Shelton and notes misstatement policy. It lists delivery terms, carrier and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions, including in and outside trade zones and monthly charges.
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W. R. Shelton
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
Decatur
Ala
Little girl asks how to help mother return to church
A young reader asks how to influence her mother to stop bad deeds and attend church. The response encourages faith, notes many parents drift from faith, and cites Isaiah and Job to boost a child’s spiritual leadership, stating Jesus will guide and work it out.
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Heaven
B. H
Jesus
Isaiah
Job
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