Nixon Nixon Nixon calls end to trade with Russia over Vietnam
An editorial contrasts Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey on Vietnam policy. Nixon advocates halting trade and aid to nations aiding the enemy, including Russia, while Humphrey supports continuing or expanding trade with the Soviet bloc. The piece argues Nixon offers a tougher foreign policy and criticizes Humphrey as appeasing communism.
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Richard Nixon
Russia
Vietnam
Paris
Chattanooga News- Press
Nixon
Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Lyndon B. Johnson-Humphrey
The
American Legion
New Orleans
Soviet Union
Nazi Germany
China
United States
Johnson- Humphrey
Czechoslovakia
Rhodesia
America
Green plasma from birth control related blood donations
A Lancet report notes about one percent of donated blood shows green plasma due to higher ceruloplasmin from estrogen in birth control pills. Green plasma remains suitable for transfusion. findings by L A Derrick Tovey and G H Lathe. Separate study in Archives of General Psychiatry links eyelid flutter to depression diagnosis clues, with fatigue or anxiety affecting normal persons.
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Lancet
L. A. Derrick Tovey
Leeds
G. H. Lathe
University of Leeds
Washington University
St. Louis
Archives of General Psychiatry
Semantic twists in word meanings and propaganda satire
A column mocks loaded language and semantic distortions from politics and culture. It contrasts terms like medication versus pills, riot versus defense of law and order, and ethnography versus pornography, noting Orwell and urban labels as examples of manipulated meaning.
Legislators Dusting Off Favorite Old Bills
In Sacramento the 1969 legislative session nears and secretaries prepare their bosses pet bills dug from past sessions. Many lawmakers keep a pet measure that never advances but defines their identity in the capital.
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Sacramento
Northern California politics and a split California idea
A regional split proposal by Sen. Dolwig would redraw California into northern and southern states, sparking debate among northern lawmakers led by Colwig and McCarthy stance on social issues. The plan faces counting votes and a statewide referendum before any federal action.
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Richard J. Dolwig
Atherton
California
San Mateo
Ventura
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Dolwig
Senate
Assembly
John B. Weller
United States
Colwig
Randolph Collier
Yreka
Sen
Fred Marler
Redding
South
Sen. Collier
Los Angeles County
Halloween UNICEF drive targeted by local critic
A columnist rails against UNICEF fundraisers in Long Beach LA area, accusing groups of propaganda. He lists sponsoring churches and groups, notes volunteers like 85 year old Mabel Wilson, and questions the aid’s impact while exposing UNICEF solicitors with orange cartons.
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Unicef
United Nation's Children’s Fund
Long Beach
United States
Lakewood
Los Alamitos
Girl Scouts
Campfire Girls
International Childrens Choir
North Long Beach
Mabel Wilson
Belmont Shore
Naples
A Gentlemen of the Old School Nervous on Planes
Senator Soaper remarks on air travel nerves and the urge to yield seats to stewardesses. A bus rider vents about untrained staff and desk habits. A beard makes a man look younger. Statistics show higher lifetime earnings for college grads but fewer duties. Driving skills shift from joke to envy.
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Bill Vaughan
Columnists Represent Diverse Viewpoints on Opinion Pages
The opinion pages feature columnists selected to reflect a range of perspectives and do not necessarily mirror the newspaper's official stance.
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Daley
Chicago
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Bob Schmidt
Northern
John F. McCarthy
San Rafael
McCarthy
Jack McCarthy
Robert Finch
George Robeson
Senator Soaper
Hill
Tappan
Shhilling Spices
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