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Editorial on lowering drinking age to 18 backlash in Michigan
The Automobile Club of Michigan warns that in 1972 when Michigan teens first could buy alcohol, crashes involving 18 to 20 year olds surged. Fatal accidents rose 54 percent, injuries up 104 percent, and property damage up 135 percent, with overall incidents up 119 percent.
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Congress subsidizes tobacco abroad amid health landmark debate
Congress backed 1970 cigarette advertising ban yet continues subsidies. The Senate earmarked $140,000 to promote American cigarettes in Austria and Thailand, amid calls to reduce subsidies. Critics warn this clashes with health aims and balance of payments concerns.
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Above the law in Watergate ethics praised by professors
The piece argues Magruder’s claim that ethics professors encouraged draft card burning and government disobedience helps explain Watergate. It cites Wallis and Bickel on how champions of broad lawlessness can undermine trust, warning that moral rhetoric from elites invites others to break the law. The WSJ column condemns such reasoning as dangerous and hypocritical.
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Mailbag Letter Critics Nixon Eagleton Clash
A reader objects to a prior letter titled Eagleton Torpedo, praising Nixon for opposing communism. The writer argues Nixon and Eagleton enable communism through support of big business with bloc nation sales funded by U.S. taxpayers, warning of socialism and government manipulation. Submissions require name and address and 250 word limit.
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European Charlie McCarthy and Pompidou Pact Report
Reported secret talks in Washington reveal Nixon and Brezhnev backing Georges Pompidou to push security proposals for Europe. A centerpiece would guarantee Eastern European borders and retain Soviet troops as a stabilizing force, labeling the occupation as peacekeeping.
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Inside view on Ervin panel and alleged money trails
A Washington analysis notes Senator Sam Ervin and fellow Democrats on the Watergate committee face challenges as the Citizens Research Foundation accuses them of moral double standards. The piece cites Wyman and Factor connections, 1960s to 1972 fundraising, and alleged Democratic slant, while discussing Brezhnev Nixon Pompidou talks and a European stage for postwar power shifts.
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Capital City sorority installs new officers in ceremony
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Sorority installed Judy Vieth as president Donna Buersmeyer as vice president Meredith Wallau as recording secretary Barbara Imler as corresponding secretary and Lynn Reed as treasurer at a Wednesday evening ceremony in Jefferson City.
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Donna Buersmeyer
Meredith Wallau
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