Editorials Having sport with Spiro The vice president as fan
A satirical piece contrasts Spiro Agnew’s sports zeal with his political fealty. It mocks advocacy journalism in sports reporting, recasts a news story in a Agnew friendly tone, and imagines federal judges clashing with the Times and Post as a stadium sideshow. Ted Agnew cheers lone spectator.
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United States
New York
Albuquerque
Vietnam
Spire Agnew
Tes Maines
Agnew
Angels
Milwaukee
James Fregosi
The
Jim
Fregosi
Washington
New York Times
Washington Post
Punch Sulzberger
Times
John Mitchell
Engin Griswold
Nixon urges doctors to curb drug abuse in medical practice
The passage quotes President Nixon addressed to the American Medical Association urging physicians to examine their own prescribing habits and the culture of pill reliance. He warns that drugs can mask underlying problems and calls for a program against abuse, highlighting doctors as allies in addressing medical and social concerns.
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Nixon
American Medical Association
Richard Nixon
War era books by Hesse and Holub in new editions
A catalog note reviews two volumes: If the War Got On by Hermann Hesse translated by Ralph Manheim priced $6.95 cloth and $1.95 paperback, with critique of his wartime stance. Although by Miroslav Holub translated by Ian and Jarmila Milner priced $3 cloth and $1.40 paper, highlighting the Czech poet's wit and themes of freedom and futility amid tragedy.
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Hermann Hesse
Ralph Manheimtar
Straus and Giroux
Miroslav Uolub
Ian and
Jarmila Milner
Grossman Cape Editions
Holub
Firemen police pay dispute letters voice long Beach view
Readers defend Long Beach police over pay while criticizing firemen for perceived extra hours and perks. One letter lauds police duty, cites court time and dangers, and disputes pay parity with firefighters. A second letter questions tax free foundations impacting property taxes and California land value loss.
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Ue Reven
Long Beach
Queen Mary
Watts
California
Lax Free Foundations
Lax Free Foundation
Welfare reform and family assistance proposal from Brimmer
A discussion by Andrey F. Urimmer on welfare, the Brimmer critique of the current system, and support for a Moynihan Nixon era family assistance plan. Details of the proposed basic allowance, earned income adjustments, and incentives for self-sufficiency illustrate how the FAP could lift families toward work and training while avoiding substandard jobs.
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Brimmer
Brimimer
Daniel P. Moynihan
Nixon
FAP
Chip Bohlen cites no clear evidence of deliberate deceit
The former secretary of state and Russia expert told a Women’s Democratic Club audience that published Vietnam papers show no decisive proof of a deliberate attempt to mislead the American people. He praised Wilcox and argued for an enlarged NSC and tighter congressional questioning of executive actions.
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Forimer Linder
Charles “Chip” Bohlen
Pentagon
New York Times
Bohlen
Russia
France
Philippines
Vietnam
Woman's National Democratic Club
Francis 0. Wilcox
Congress
Wilcox
Johns Hopkins Advanced School of International Studies
Yam
Ave SH
Washington Post
Tr. Wilcox
National Security Council
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