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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1973

Page

16

Editorial Aid to North Vietnam Should Be Grounded in National Interest

The piece argues aid to North Vietnam should rest on advancing America's interest in global peace. It cites former prisoner Philip Manhard, who supports aid to foster stable coexistence, and urges avoiding emotional arguments about past cruelties or wartime actions. The decision should focus on prudent policy rather than retribution.

North Vietnam U.S Philip Av. Manhard Manhard Hanoi South Vietnam America

Public opinion and the Supreme Court shape abortion norms

A Louis Harris poll shows shifting views on abortion since the 1973 Court ruling. In 1972 Nixon and McGovern opposed liberalization, 46 percent opposed, 42 percent favored, 12 percent unsure. A later poll finds 52 percent support, 41 percent oppose, 7 percent unsure. The piece argues Court decisions influence public sentiment and may lead opinion rather than follow it.

Supreme Court Louis Harris Nixon George McGovern Harris Swoman Canour Agang

Letters to the Editor on Highways Smog and Values

Readers argue for more efficient highways and rapid transit funded by users, criticize subsidies for RTD, and urge self-sustaining systems. A UCLA psychiatry claim on X rated films and a Watergate defense of democratic press freedom are also noted. Barbara Gold cites concerns about therapeutic value of adult films for youth. ALG Long Beach expresses gratitude for democratic freedoms and media protection.

Highway Department RTD UCLA White House Long Beach

Abortion Debate Calls for Easy Access and Women’s Autonomy

A provocative note argues abortion should be easy to obtain and that men should withdraw from the issue. It claims women will seek abortions regardless of legality and cites tragic outcomes as proof of the need for accessible services. The piece references Long Beach.

Connally Hesitates to Join GOP Amid Watergate Pressure

Watergate delays John Connally's switch to the Republican Party, with White House pressure and Democratic allies debating timing. Connally weighs self interest and long term fallout, amid debates within Texas donors and Nixon-era staff tensions. A separate Athens News Agency misquote falsely linked Vice President Agnew to praise for Papadopoulos, omitting critical context and Greece's repressiveness.

Washington John B. Connally Connally Nixon White House Teapot Dome Texas Athens News Agency Spiro Agnew George Papadopoulos Iowa Drake University Athens Drake Papadopoulos Agnew

Peace tone urged as Indochina woes endure

The piece argues Asia needs a stronger peace voice. It notes U.S. weapon for enforcing peace in Vietnam, tied to $7.5 billion aid, and criticizes cease-fire terms, Cambodian raids, and the ineffective peacekeeping commission. It warns of possible North Vietnamese onslaught and questions U.S. willingness to renew bombing or provide reconstruction aid.

Vietnam United States Korea Paris Washington South Vietnam Laos Cambodia U.S Haiphong William P. Is Congress North Vietnam Prince Souvanna Phouma Indonesia Canada Poland Hungary South Vietam Indochina Britain

Watergate Lid Blows Off In Explosive Confession Tale

A dramatic Watergate account traces how Magruder directed Liddy and how Dean Ehrlichman Mitchell and Kleindienst confronted the case. The cover up unraveled as Magruder confessed and the lid blew off after the confrontation on April 14.

Watergate Washington White House Justice Department Nixon John Mitchell John Dean Jeb Stuart Magruder G. Gordon Liddy Magruder Liddy Gordon Liddy Richard Kleindienst Kleindienst Burn Mitchell Dean Ehrlichmann Colson Camp David U.S Earl Silbert Haldeman Ehrlichman Silbert

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