IWY Conference Sparks Hair Pulling in Houston
The planned International Women's Year conference, funded with five million dollars, faces a polarized clash between pro feminist and antifeminist factions as delegates prepare for a volatile debate on rights and social policy. Wary observers warn the event may squander a historic chance to voice women’s views across the nation.
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Houston
Texas
Congress
Carter
Iwy
Phyllis
Schlafly
Jesse Helms
Congressional
The Different Veteran: Vietnam War Uproar and VA Reforms
Editorial examines Vietnam era veterans, their neglect and psychological impact. It notes studies by Wilson and Figley showing high rates of alcohol and drug problems, nightmares, and distrust of authority. Carter appoints Cleland as VA administrator and creates a discharge review program with evolving upgradings.
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Marc Leepson
Washington
Indochina
America
Vietnam
Carter
John P. Wilson
Cleveland State University
Ohio
Wilson
Charles Figley
Consortium On Veteran Studies
Purdue University
Figley
Joseph Maxwell
Max) Cleland
Veteran Administration
Cleland
Special Review Board
Congress
Special Board
A Conservative View on South Africa and Revolution
A columnist argues two sides exist to South Africa's crackdown on alleged revolutionaries. Pretoria regards jailed leaders as revolutionaries, while critics see racist tyranny. The piece warns against American hubris and urges humility in judging apartheid progress and potential reform.
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South Africa
Academia
Capitol Hill
Pretoria
Vorster
Watergate origins tied to Ellsberg leak and Richardson links
Investigative notes trace a 1970 State Department inquiry into a Washington Star piece drawn from classified cables. Daniel Ellsberg leaked Pentagon Papers after no action was taken, potentially altering Watergate. Key figures include Elliot Richardson, Charles M. Cooke Jr., and Secretary Rogers, with differing recollections of meetings and oversight. A separate Ethics Committee look at Rep. George Hansen finds no ethical breach despite past legal issues.
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Washington Star
Daniel Elisberg
Elisberg
Pentagon
New York Times
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White House
Ellsberg
Elliot Richardson
Richardson
Charles M. Cooke Jr
Daniel Ellsberg
W. Donald Stewart
Jack Anderson
Stewart
Cooke
Rand Corporation
William
Rogers
Richard
Book on Korean gifts sparks ethics committee critique
A columnist cites Dr. Paul Shields Crane's Korean Patterns to argue the House Ethics Committee should study how gifts are dispensed in Korea. The piece suggests a scenario where a death in a congressman's family could lead to receipt of a white envelope of cash and urges immunity if such a gift occurred.
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House Ethics Committee
Paul Shields Crane
University of Washington Press
Crane
Leon Jaworski
U.S
CIA
Canoga Park
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