Truth as a tool to ease racial tensions urged
An editorial argues truth can ease post‑violence race tensions between police and Black Panthers. It notes distrust and calls for an independent commission led by Arthur Goldberg and Ramsey Clark to investigate clashes and push civil rights officials to act.
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Black Panthers
Supreme Court
Arthur Goldberg
Ramsey Clark
Goldberg-Clark Commission
Civil Rights Division
Justice Department
National Commission On
Optimism Mixed as Seventies Loom in Capital View
In Washington a 1970s outlook is described as menacing yet manageable. Seers and magicians foresee surprises ahead, with a puzzling mood in the capital.
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Washington
Optimistic forecasts for the 1970s amid global tensions
James Reston surveys balanced views in Washington as experts expect limited wars and fewer catastrophes. He notes potential Middle East power plays, rising inflation, and growing world populations, while seeing a cautiously stabilizing balance of power through the 1970s. He cites shifts in Europe, Vietnam deescalation, and U S Soviet caution as signs of restraint.
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Vietnam
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
Soviet Union
Europe
China
Southeast Asia
Hohenzollern
Hapsburg
Bohr
de Broglie
Einstein
Freud
West
National Panther Hunt Spurs Police Raids and Deaths
Twenty eight Black Panther members have been killed by police in major cities since last year amid raids on headquarters. Some policemen were killed. raids cited as searches for fugitives guns or narcotics though reasons varied. The Panthers describe themselves as a revolutionary group calling for black arming, while officials dispute lists labeling them dangerous.
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New York
Black Panther Party
Panthers
Department of Justice
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Debate over FBI role in Panther confrontations sparks national questions
The article discusses reports of FBI and Justice Department involvement in Panther investigations and police actions. It notes Congressional gun controls, Chicago shootings, and concerns about a national campaign against the Black Panther Party. Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark advocates independent inquiry to prevent radicalization and protect rule of law.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Justice Department
Panther
John Mitchell
Bob Hope’s Christmas USO Tour Warmly Buffets U.S. Troops
The article recalls Bob Hope’s 19th annual Christmas show for American servicemen overseas, noting his 83 member troupe and decades of morale-boosting visits since World War II. It contrasts Hope’s fame with countless unsung performers who support troops year round.
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Santa Claus
Bob Hope
U.S
Hope
John
Letters to Editor Abreast of law
The writer challenges judges who dismiss lewd conduct charges and argues for equal time for established truths in rebuttal to unscientific theories. He defends the Bible as scientifically testable and rejects evolution as a fact, stating he is a scientist and Bible student from Long Beach.
Sidewalk Senate: Perspectives on Friendship and Understanding
Kathy Stein explains why she and a publicist think alike, while Don Frazier and Travis Baker reflect on shared passions and the challenge of choosing friends. They emphasize common interests, calm disputes, and the value of a true friend.
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Kathy Stein
Fragmented note on friendship and trust roles
Don Kirkland Betty Davenport discuss friendship defined by mutual support and non coercive guidance. Gar Freeling notes time together as core to friendship and emphasizes action over words in communicating care.
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