Beware This Cat in The Paradox of Repressive Power
The essay warns that excess balance between liberal and conservative forces can invite repressive power. Extremist factions from both sides may enable control, leading to a predatory state that ensnares supporters and opponents alike as conditions tilt toward authoritarian rule.
Editorial Letter Critiques Vietnam Policy and Nixon Speech
Part-time out of state reader commends the editorial stance on ending youth killings in Vietnam. He argues industrial and political interests push the war and urges Congress to counter President Nixon's Cambodia commitment, praising the paper for its refreshing policy.
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William Proxmire
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No Guarantee Of Peace In Vietnam Debate
Text argues withdrawal would not guarantee peace but could aid a solution. It criticizes postwar leaders, calls for social legislation, and mocks political candidates. It condemns Nixon's leadership and expresses harsh views on American politics and socialist sympathies.
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Clark Clifford
Asia
Where We Stand letters in the Las Vegas Sun
The Las Vegas Sun invites readers to submit letters to the editor under the Where We Stand heading. Letters may be edited and shortened for taste and space. Writers may request name withholding but must sign and request nonuse of their name.
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Las Vegas Sun
Time For Change: Letter from the Silent Majority
A reader urges the Silent Majority to act now to shape politics and institutions. Criticizing rehabilitative facilities and military life, the letter calls for using constitutional means to reclaim power and warns of ecological and social decay.
A Patriot’s Letter to Dissenters and The Nation
An impassioned letter argues that peaceful assembly is misused by demonstrators. It defends law+order, warns of violence aiding enemies, and urges citizens to disengage from protest while promoting civic duty and national unity. It calls for leaving dissenters to exile on a distant island.
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Year of Real Crisis prompts youth action in Indochina era
A letter discusses a crisis year for U S youth amid Indochina involvement Kent State and Jackson State killings and ecologist warnings. The writer praises A Paul Witte and urges youth to get involved, influence candidates, and push for government responsiveness or risk future dissent.
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Kent State
Jackson State
America
John Walther
Letter of hope from a peacemaker in unsettled times
A reader praises Mr. A. Paul Witte for his reasoned stance amid college upheaval. He fears for his daughter and other young people facing a crowded world and nuclear anxieties yet finds hope in Witte’s thoughtful approach and a belief that there are many with good will and intelligence.
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A. Paul Witte
United States
Banks Do It For Bills Through Bank Deduction
Letter to the editor discusses extending bank deduction payments for utilities and criticizes current regional billing practices. It explains the plan would credit customers’ accounts without interruption or late charges if funds are on deposit, while banks charge per deduction.
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Steven P. Shearing
Neighbor leaves flag and hardware on neighbor’s lawn
A letter to the editor thanks a reader for returning a flag left out on Friday May 29 but laments the act of tearing down the flag staff and holder and removing the flag, leaving the hardware at a neighbor’s lawn.
Opposition To Violence Calls For Even Hand Across Nation
Cromley argues against selective opposition to violence and warns that invading Cambodia risks more turmoil and loss of life. He contends leaders misread public mood, urges straight policy, and criticizes wartime rhetoric and media cynicism while urging restraint and national unity.
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