Mansfield successor eyed as next Senate majority leader
Editorial notes Senate dynamics after Mike Mansfield. It argues the next majority leader will differ in style from Mansfield and from Lyndon Johnson, likely challenging the President in public debates. Possible contenders include Edmund Muskie, Robert Byrd, and Hubert Humphrey with varying prospects and strategies.
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Thhough
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Muskie
Byrd
Humphrey
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
Kennedy
The
Should Esquire Follow Women Lawyers in New York
New York lawyers debate whether women should be styled with Esquire after their names as male lawyers are. A legal secretary sparked a flood of letters in the Law Journal arguing the title historically belongs to men. Some urge using plain Mr or Ms until consensus or court action settles the matter.
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New York
Esquire
Sheila Jones
John Jones
Perhaas
Gerald Ford
Los Angeles
Les
Pentagon figures show Arabs far outgun Israel in war power
The Pentagon and CIA assess Arab nations led by Egypt and Syria hold overwhelming air, naval, and missile superiority over Israel. Arab air forces include 1,503 fighters to Israel's 425, with 8862 latest Soviet aircraft versus Israel's 347 supersonic jets. Arab navies vastly outnumber Israel, while anti aircraft missiles vastly outnumber Israel's. The assessment notes possible high Israeli casualties in any outbreak, though Israel might win a costly victory. Florida odds favor Ford over Reagan in the GOP primary per Jimmy Snyder.
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Israel
Pentagon
Central Intelligence Agency
United States
Seret
Seraet
Sinc
Syria
Jimmy
Greek Snyder
Ford
Florida
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Review of Long Beach reserve corps clash ends with costs and worries
The Long Beach Police Reserve Corps loss in paid jobs leaves uniforms safety gear and workmen compensation funded by the city. Critics note the reserve saved about $183000 yearly, while the city now bears $154240 in costs for school district, uniforms, and equipment. Wives of reserve members anticipate more home time and safer duties.
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Warry Duple
Long Beach Police Officers’ Association
Long Beach Police Reserve Corps
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Trate
Reserve Corps
Harry Duple
Banbarah
Pahaney
Mansfield's Retirement Marks Loss of Moral Senate Leader
Washington mourns the retirement of Senator Mike Mansfield, whose 15 years as Democratic leader earned respect across parties for integrity and private counsel. His departure shifts power to successors like Senator Robert Byrd, with Mansfield's balanced approach portrayed as a rare national spine in a partisan town.
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House of Representatives
Mike Mansfield
Senate
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Robert Taft
Capitol Hill
Mike
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Pring -Up
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New York
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Florida
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Maureen
Reen Hayes ‘Mansfield
Robert Byrd
West, Virginia
Hubert Humphrey
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Tesla
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Caponry
Bill Fulbright
Arkansas
Foreign Actions Committee
Thomas E
Doc) Morgan
House International Relations Committee
Hugh Scott
Paul Fannin
Arizona
Hiram Poog
Hawaii
Palip Hart
Michigan
Jitore
Rhode Island
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Bilt Mansfield
Montana
Bib
George Aiken
Vermont
Mike Tira
ERA fears and Schlafly cited as states examine ratification
Phyllis Schlafly portrayed as a leading figure opposing the Equal Rights Amendment. Several states that ratified ERA consider revoking action amid warnings that ERA would upend private schools and child custody, while a Glendale reader argues coed detention camps would worsen youth behavior and fairness.
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Phyllis Schlafly
ERA
Walk for Justice praised critic Mark Clutter by readers
Readers praise editor Mark Clutter for objective, thought provoking religion coverage in challenging times. They urge broader disarmament ideas and critique Ellsberg's proposed continental walk ending in Moscow rather than Washington, urging publication in Pravda and setting a more provocative venue.
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Mr. Clutter
Daniel Ellsberg
United States
Kre Moscow
Washington, D.C
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Pravda
Artele
Bes Ning
Lithuania
Endif
Moscow
Equal Pay Debate: Easter Bunnies Versus Santas
A fragment argues for equal pay for equal work, noting perceived gender roles in Easter bunny and Santa positions. It contends women and men deserve the same wage, citing Santa and bunny tasks as equally valuable regardless of gender.
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Peuey Gee
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