Thoughts for Today from Psalm and Bertrand Russell
A compact meditation cites Psalm 37 37 urging marking the blameless and noting posterity for the peaceful man. It adds Bertrand Russell’s claim that humanity holds its long term fate in its own hands deciding between disaster and ascent.
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Psalm
Bertrand Russell
Tomorrow's election yet again a party and bond issue mix
The Enterprise weighs in on tomorrow's city election with party designations and four ballot issues. It endorses yes on School Facilities Bonds Clean Water Bonds and the liquor by the drink item while supporting an elected city Board of Education. Eighteen candidates survived intraparty battles and face voters. The piece urges high turnout to reflect the community’s support for those willing to serve despite demanding duties.
Nice Guys Finish Last In World Oil Clash
The writer argues that the United States should press its own economic interests amid rising oil prices and oil supply disruptions. He cites Canada Venezuela and NATO allies as examples of external pressure and urges a tougher dollar diplomacy stance to protect American needs.
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Uncle Sam
Law of Supply and
Venezuela
Canada
NATO
Israel
EEC
The
Netherlands
Ain Oll
America
Impeachment as a Congress power in 1868 and 1973
The piece contrasts impeachment use in 1868 during Reconstruction with Watergate era 1973, noting its political nature, the House's role in bringing charges, and the Senate as court. It highlights the rarity of successful prosecutions, the sole presidential impeachment in U S history, and differing interpretations by historians while urging cautious views on its abuse.
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Congress
Nixon
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Andrew Johnson
Irving Brant
Brandt
Johnson
Benjamin F. Wade
Ohio
Spiro T. Agnew
Carl Albert
Okla
James O. Eastland
Miss
Raoul Berger
Berger
Nixon’s top blowing a calculated press conference moment
A veteran observer analyzes Nixon’s abrasive press conference performance. He notes tense, bloodthirsty journalists, Nixon’s controlled fury, and the strategic aim to appear in command while portraying a vendetta against him. The piece questions impact on American trust, suggesting many see politicians as more deceitful than journalists.
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Nixon
Jack Kennedy
Washington Press Corps
White House
Spiro Agnew
John Mitchell
Harding
Grant
Rebozo
Howard Hughes
Project Sunrise at San Clemente Reveals Taxpayers’ Burden
Investigative notes allege government officials resisted FOIA, hiding a cover up of how funds funded renovations at President Nixon’s San Clemente estate. Documents show misused public money, secret code names, and attempts to misplace files while Brit Hume questioned contracting officers.
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Washington
Nixon
San Clemente
Carl Davis
Brit Hume
Brit
General Services Administration
William Robinson
Hume
Jack Anderson
Bill Robinson
White House
Bill
GSA
E. W. Baughman
Baughman
Talso
Ernest Garbarino
Western
Fernie
Davis
Ernie
Sanclemente
Secret Service
Harold Lynch
John Ehrlichman
John F. Galuardi
Washington Six case highlights decriminalizing public drunkenness
A Washington DC prison survey exposed six men arrested 1,409 times for public drunkenness and costing taxpayers 600000. Critics urge treating alcoholism with psychiatric care rather than criminal sanctions, noting public drunks are a social health issue and not a crime. States like Minnesota move toward detox centers and decriminalization. Former officials back Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxification Act with treatment provisions.
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Alliance
New York
Catonsville
Chicago
Seattle
Harlem
Washington
Sol Wachtler
New York State Court of Appeals
Newsweek Magazine
D.C
Minnesota
Elliot Richardson
A Wonderful Mistake
A letter to the editor reflects on U S political and social issues over the past decade. The writer criticizes Watergate era politics, praises Supreme Court decisions, notes perceived peace after Vietnam, and comments on unemployment, meat prices, and comparisons to Japan. The piece ends with a call to elect another president like the current one.
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Vietnam
Supreme Court
Japan
America
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