Vietnam War Excerpts Stir Debate Over Government Secrecy
Pentagon study glimpses of origins and escalation of Vietnam War spark legal clashes as The Times and The Washington Post seek broader declassification. Questions arise about national security, press freedoms, and truth versus public trust in government.
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Eight Scientists Warn Internal Body Pollution Threat
Eight eminent international scientists urge the scientific world to combat internal pollution from long term ingestion of chemicals in medicines and food additives. They warn many in developed countries face daily drug regimens and rising additives, but say prevention is feasible and economical with recognition now.
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Minority Party Unity Emphasized By Senator Dole
Senator Robert Dole, chairman of the Republican National Committee, urges colleagues in the minority to avoid exclusionary or divisive tactics and to stay united. His stance stresses disciplined, cohesive action within a minority party.
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Secrecy and Security Clash Over Pentagon Vietnam Archive
The Justice Department seeks to block further Times publication of Pentagon Vietnam documents citing national defense harm, while the Times says disclosure informs the people. The piece recalls Kennedy era debates on voluntary censorship and past leaks around Cuba and the missile crisis.
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Dole Faces Probe Over Chicano Critic and Grant Use
Chicano leader Manny Fierro accuses Senator Dole of retaliation after Fierro criticized the Kansas Republican. GAO investigates a $70,000 Office of Economic Opportunity grant to the Kansas Human Needs Corporation linked to Fierro. Kats denies threats, both men offer witnesses, Fierro proposes lie detector test.
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Fierro confronts harassment amid fallout from Dole clash
The piece recounts Fierro facing anonymous calls and police harassment after criticizing Dole in Kansas. Deputies arrest him for trespassing and speeding, a rock damages his kitchen, and his landlord moves to evict as he faces pressure from officials and politicians. He muses on what it means to be a Chicano in Kansas.
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30th reunion of High Point High Class of 1941 draws big turnout
The 30th reunion of High Point High School's Class of 1941 was a lively event held Saturday with 224 at the luncheon and over 200 at the dinner. Dr. Arthur Kaplan proposed five year reunions, later adopted, as attendees from far and wide recalled past days and a ’41 film drew laughs at fashions, cars, and 20 cent admission era notes.
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