Destruction of Lebanon and the Crisis of Civilization
A stark warning on Lebanon’s devastation as Western civilization faces what is described as a barbaric assault. The piece argues that only a stronger United Nations can avert a collapse of liberal order, condemning outside interference and urging decisive action to stop the “Plan” and protect free lands.
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Europe
Asia
Lebanon
Mediterranean
Emy
Palestine Liberation
Free World
United Nations
No Evidence Found CIA Involvement In Assassination Plots
Justice Department lawyers found no grounds for Federal prosecution of CIA officials over alleged assassination plots against foreign leaders. The inquiry showed no hard evidence of CIA participation, though other charges against officials may persist. The piece notes the harm done by unfounded accusations in an election year.
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United States
Congressional Investigation Committees
Central Intelligence Agency
Justice Department
CIA
Edward H
Post Office Protests Over Coin Operated Copiers
The Postal Service faces public pressure over removing coin operated copy machines from lobby areas effective Jan. 1 after a congressional push. It has received about 11 000 protest letters versus 323 about postage hikes, suggesting citizens value in lobby copying access.
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Postal Service
Congressional Committees
Old Jocko's Going To The Dogs
John McCormack of Framingham Massachusetts known as Jocko runs a racing dog stable named Sean Lorna with 107 dogs earning about 128400 in costs. He bets across tracks in Florida Connecticut Missouri and beyond and relies on winnings to feed the dogs. The piece notes his family ties and the oddball economics of his betting and kennel operations.
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Jocko
John McCormack
Framingham
Massachusetts
Canteen Corporation
Hollywood
Florida
Lorna
Sean
Momma
Sean Lorna
Missouri
McCormack
Tom Lynch
Lynch
Fairfield residents fund bulletproof vests for police
Fairfield Connecticut citizens raise 7500 to outfit 106 patrolmen after Patrolman Norman Message is attacked near the Church of the Assumption School. The effort, led by James E. ONeil and others, quickly exceeded its goal with private donations and events, aiming to protect officers nationwide.
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Washington
Connecticut
Norman Message
Church of the Assumption
Message
James E. O'Neil
Fairfield Police
O'Neil
Ansel Gladstein
Jack Shannon
Alfred Bowes
Fairfield Cops Are Tops
John Sullivan
Cradstein
Shannon
Bowes
Fairfield Citizens-News
Bridgeport Post-Telegram
Aiv
Fairfield
Long Island Sound
Jim O'Neil
Wellesley
Mass
Only In Oklahoma Bowl Beneath the State’s Political Echoes
A columnist riffs on Oklahoma politics and sports noting a legislative delay tactic, a prison escape and recapture, and a debate time limit. The piece mentions Carl Albert, Republican views, the Bellmen Edmondsen debate, OU’s bowl fortunes, and Seeners’ victory while asking a rhyming jab about Orange.
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Senate
Peets
Oklahoma
House Speaker Carl Albert and Angola policy critique
Veteran columnist challenges House Speaker Carl Albert on foreign policy. He argues Albert fuels anti Vietnam era fear mongering over Angola and warns Congress lacks a coherent stance toward the Soviet Union and detente. Rostow and Jackson supporters loom as deeper policy questions surface.
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John Chamberlain
Houses of Congress
House
Carl Albert
Angola
Albert
Capitol Hill
South Africa
Congress
Eugene Rostow
National Committee On
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Kissinger
Ford
Foreign Office
Coalition
Henry Jackson
Democratic Party
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Lawton
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Shirley Shepler
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Ted Ralston
Wm. H. Sullivan
James T. Gentry Chenical
Alfred Wallace
Oklahoma Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Loco
AP News
Dunagin
RIFE
Jim Bishop
Plainfield
Conn
Andrew Tully
the Post
McLeod Honor Farm
Honor Farm
Kansas
Vietnam
Kremlin
Roger Says
Hie
Roger
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