West Germans form center coalition after election
West Germany shows political maturity as SPD and FDP ally to form a centrist government led by Willy Brandt. CDU falls slightly, NPD gains little, and voting age may drop to 18. Coalition hints at reduced ministries and tax relief for low and middle earners amid a balanced, stable shift. Formal chancellor election set for Oct. 21.
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Europe
East Germany
German Federal Republic
Willy Brandt
Social Democratic Party
SPD
Free Democratic Party
FDP
Brandt
Karl Georg Kiesinger
Christian Democrats
National Democratic Party
Bundestag
Mans
Adolf
Free Democrats
Nixon
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Kiesinger
GOP must invite all to its party
The Nixon administration faces criticism over its breadth and unity as it seeks middle ground. It honors a national appeal while distancing itself from a controversial book. The piece notes the tension between inclusive policy aims and internal endorsements, urging clearer stance from the President.
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GOP
Nixon
Daniel Patrick Monynihan
James Farmer
Kevin P. Phillips
John N. Mitchell
Phillips
Walter Scott
Parade Magazine
Dream of reviving small towns in Southwestern France
In Cahors and other cities of Southwestern France, locals restore ruins plant trees beautify streets and illuminate the environment. The piece compares French towns to American ones and urges Americans to imagine similar transformations in smaller communities. It highlights the enduring life of residents amid cathedrals chateaux and regional history.
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Cahors
France
Paris
U.S
Sarlal
Amboise
London
Urban life and the fate of America’s small towns
The author laments urban squalor and night fear in American cities while contrasting vibrant European small towns. He warns that giant city sprawl and pollution threaten large metropolises, urging strict zoning, planned development, and beautification to preserve smaller towns for future generations.
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Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Central Park
Manhattan
Thames Embankment
St. James's Park
London
Elmagar
Opening Day At The Supreme Court Chair Vacant At Ends
A vivid scene on the court’s opening day as the new chief sits center while an empty chair marks the ends of the bench. National Association of Women Lawyers guests, senators Strom Thurmond and Claude Pepper, and Adele Weaver observe as Erwin Griswold takes a seat at the government table. The scene captures tradition, pageantry, and the theater of law.
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National Association of Women Lawyers
Strom ‘Thurmond
Senate
South Carolina
Claude Pepper
Florida
Adele Weaver
Rived
Erwin Griswold
Advocate
Supreme Court Admission Dramatizes Nixon era politics
The courtroom scene centers on Chief Justice Burger and a new term's admission process. Justices, bar applicants, and nerves mingle as debates over Clement Haynsworth’s confirmation reveal South vs. North tensions. Oral arguments return next week with the court poised to shape its legacy.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Haynsworth
South
Arthur Goldberg
Thurgood Marshall
New York
Michigan
Nixon
Uprising and memoirs dominate new books
A review roundup highlights Agony at Taster about the 1914 Irish Uprising by Thomas M. Caffey, Pedlar's Pack of Ballads and Songs by William Hugh La gan, Populism edited by Ghita Iones ev and Ernest Gellner, and Souunting My Steps by Jakov Lind. The selections span history, politics, and memoirs with noted prices and publishers.
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Thomas M. Caffey
Macmillan
Ireland
William Hugh Lagan
Singing Tree Press
Ghita Iones
Ernest Gellner
Numster of Nations
Ghana returns to civilian rule after 3 years of military government
Ghanaian voters elected 55 year old Tefi Busia of the Progress Party premier as 103 of 149 seats went to his party. Kamla A. Ghedemah won 29 seats. The new government inherits debt, inflation, unemployment, and state enterprises while seeking foreign investment and cocoa production recovery.
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Ghana
Black Africa
Tefi Busia
Oxford
Progress Party
Kwame Nkrumah
Nkrumah
Guinea
Liberator Council
Letters to editor divide and rue
A reader criticizes a prior Aug 26 article on Northern Ireland, arguing the piece misleads on the religious dimension and urging a solution through a genuine union and equal rights. The letter cites Dean Johnston on fair treatment and calls for tolerance and improved governance in Ireland.
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Ireland
Cork
F. K. Johnston
Republic
North of
New York
Pat Comyn
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Marshall
Story
Harlan
Wayne
Georgia
Black
Abe Fortas
Marc Antony
Caesar
Clement Haynsworth
Titany
Wall Street
Jakov Lind
Holland
Air Ministry
Palestine
Busia
Kamla A. Ghedemah
Phil Newsom
Burbank
Eitor
Long Beach
Pine Avenue
Bill Harris
Artesia
Robert J. Jamison
Ivan
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