Editorial on Shockley racism critique and risk
A psychologist professor William Shockley is described as racist for proposing genetics based IQ differences. Critics compare his ideas to Nazi Germany while defending his intelligence. The editorial argues attacks prevent objective evaluation and warn of dangers in misusing heredity studies.
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William Shockley
Stanford
Shockley
Washington, D.C
American Psychological Association
Edward Scanlon
Pennsylvania
Nazi Germany
Philospher
Nixon urged to move Agnew to Supreme Court
Newsday columnist Clayton Fritchey claimed weeks ago that a Nixon vacancy would be filled by Spiro Agnew. The plan, described as an elegant way to sideline Agnew from the GOP ticket, hinges on whether such a move would boost Nixon or Agnew in the electorate.
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Newsday
Clayton Fritchey
U.S. Supreme Court
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Fritchey
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Supreme Court
White House
GOP
Court
Clayton Pritchey
Richard Nixon
Rip-off hypocrisy in a new generation’s protest language
Opinion comments on dehumanizing terms used for violence and theft. It contrasts historical racial violence, police fatalities, and current student thefts dubbed as political acts. The piece calls out moral inconsistency and the public cost of such “protests” through higher prices and taxes.
Nixon eyes path to China and Asia withdrawal
Nixon and Kissinger plan to shift U.S. policy as China asserts its rise. The piece argues U.S. exit from Asia is likely, with China’s leaders seeking normalization while Formosa remains a flashpoint. No firm timetable or strategy is spelled out.
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Asia
Chou
May
Nixon
William P. Rogers
United States
China
Formosa
Peking
Taiwan
Lifeguards under fire in Southland Sunday debate
In a letters page fight over a Sept article lifeguarding costs and duties are defended by ERI Linton Lucas and William Ward of the Long Beach Marine Department. They challenge figures on rescues, staffing, funding, and risk, while editor Terry Sattovia’s reply questions data reliability and cost effectiveness.
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Southland
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Eri Linton Lucas
Marine Department
William D. Ward
A Ghetto Life View From South Philadelphia
Reader Dick Meyers argues that Blacks and Chicanos are disproportionately represented in California prisons and a ghetto life produces victims. He recalls immigrant parents in Philadelphia working in sweat shops, learning English and becoming citizens, and notes his own war service and steady career. He asserts willpower, not race, determines success. Cypress
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Dick Meyers
California
I Tog
South
Philadelphia
U.S
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