Daley meets McGovern amid Chicago convention chatter
Editorial notes Daley gave a nap reprieve and welcomed McGovern in his hotel suite. It marks a civil shift as Daley signals possible support for McGovern, amidst past caution toward other candidates and a broader effort to unite Democratic mayors behind a likely nominee.
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Airline pilots urge action on air piracy threats
The piece argues pilots should press for stronger measures against hijacking. It cites past hijackings, safety lapses at airports, and the need for better weapons detection and security training. It notes boycotts have pressured states before and urges government and airline support for pilots.
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June in Carolina Elf Keeps Open Garden Grin
The Wittston-Salem Journal editorials celebrate June as moonlight and roses with a misty ode by a playful elf. The piece lists seasonal delights from honeysuckle to fresh garden produce, while humorously noting what the elf forgot like robins, stars, and wedding bells.
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Panama Canal treaty talks stall amid Panamanian election
In Washington a Panamanian ambassador and U.S. officials discuss replacing the 1903 canal pact with terms limiting U.S. control. Panama’s Aug 6 election under Gen Torrijos could trigger a new constitution and leadership, with demands for ending perpetuity, a time limit, force agreement, fewer U.S. troops, higher rent, and U.S. concessions over zone commerce and lands. The United States signals willingness to loosen monopolies and extend the treaty beyond 2000.
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Panama Canal
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Panama
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Torrijos
Canal
Canal Zone
Spain
Confessions of a lonely conservative letter grows
A reader writes that she has discovered her conservative leanings amid modern politics and media ads. She recalls watching a milk commercial promising a “new you” yet prefers the current self, fearing a changed, more fragile identity amid sweeping campaigns and national branding.
I Like the World the Way It Is Newness Skeptic’s Letter
A writer rejects TV driven novelty and the new politics, preferring old lefts and journalism that reports yesterday's scores. He dislikes new chicken and coffee, dislikes newness as a smokescreen, and favors politics and culture with familiar roots. He questions forming a movement.
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