Penitence and public verdict on Nixon after resignation
A survey of 37 varied respondents finds most oppose granting Nixon immunity or pension benefits in exchange for resignation. Few support exclusive punishment or full impunity, while opinions hardened after his televised farewell and lack of admission of culpability. Demonstrates waning public sympathy and rising demand for accountability.
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Richard Nixon
Washington
Congress
Nixon
Senate
How Inevitable Nudity On California Beaches Spreads
A controversial piece notes California beach nudity rising despite a 12 to 1 Los Angeles City Council vote to ban it on municipal sand. It cites topless lawn mowing by a Concord housewife and traces nudity trends from early swimwear to postwar bikinis and a topless bathing suit.
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California
Los Angeles
Concord
World Population Conference to Meet in Bucharest
Washington reports on the World Population Conference set for Bucharest Romania beginning August 19. Nations will discuss a World Population Plan of Action to curb growth and link fertility with development, amid debate over the role of family planning versus economic progress.
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Washington
Bucharest
Romania
United Nations
Aibone
Ds i
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Developing World
West
Asia
Africa
Latin America
The Extra That Was Not About Its Time
The article recalls the rise and decline of newspaper extras as TV expanded coverage. It details three near extras, including moon landing prep and President Kennedy’s assassination, and explains timing, street sales, and evolving newsroom practices that render extras largely obsolete.
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Extra
Sion
White House
Kennedy
Dallas
Bulletin
Cyprus Crisis and Kissinger Faces Rising Criticism
Washington insiders accuse Henry Kissinger of mismanaging the Cyprus crisis as Turkish forces breach the ceasefire. Cables allege pressure to tilt toward Ankara and warn that Greek democracy and independence are at risk, with Athens urging U.S. restraint while Clerides protests.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Cyprus
State Department
Nicosia
Kissinger
Mediterranean
Moscow
United States
Greece
Nixos Ditto
Dimetriou
Joseph Sisco
Wells Stabler
Athens
Stabler
Arthur Hartman
Glafkos Clerides
Clerides
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Makarios
Nikos Sampson
Britain
Russia
Markarios
London
Apne
Kennedy Chappaquiddick coverage taints 1976 outlook
In a reflection on Chappaquiddick and media handling, the author recalls Kennedy drowning claims, the Times Magazine attack by Robert Sherrill, and questions about publication intent. The essay argues the episode signaled Kennedy would be weakened in 1976 and urged scrutiny of his political prospects.
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Mass
Wood's Hole
Steamship Authority
Ted Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Kennedy
Gargan
Markham
Mary Jo
Chappie
New York Times
Robert Sherrill
Sherrill
Washington
the Nation
Man
Times Magazine
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Times
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The
Fritz Mondale
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