Nixon to resume Paris peace talks on July 13
President Nixon announced at a press conference that the United States will return to the Paris peace talks on July 13. He signaled cautious optimism for a cease fire and peace negotiations as bombing and mining have eased. He said his Vice Presidential choice will be revealed before the August Republican National Convention.
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Nixon
U.S
Paris
Mr. Nixon
CBS
Roger Mudd
McGovern’s California Delegates Spark Democratic Row
The article details Sen George McGovern’s protest after the Democratic Credentials Committee refused all 271 of California’s convention delegates to him. Humphrey supporters defend the outcome, while the rule framework is blamed as McGovern seeks overrule.
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George McGovern
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
Hubert Humphrey
South Dakota
McGovern
Humphrey
Party
New Ideas curb cemetery vandalism in Chicago area
Community proposals invite uses of cemetery space for bicycling tree lined paths and undeveloped lots for baseball fields. A lake area allows fishing for well behaved kids while monuments are protected from vandalism. The piece notes partisan rhetoric and potential shifting support.
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Chicago
Youple
Unfair Treatment of Richard Moore Regretfully Not Questioned
The editorial decries the Texas Senate Nominations Committee for rejecting Richard Moore III without a face to face hearing. It notes Moore as Texas history’s first student regent named by Gov. Preston Smith and urges opportunities for the nominee to speak. It argues the action was unfair and indefensible.
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Richard Moore, III
University of Texas In
Austin
Texas Southern University of Houston
Joe Christie
el Paso
Senate Nominations Committee
Christie
Senate
Moore
Texas
Preston Smith
Texas Senate
Richard Moore
McGovern Faces Party Split Over Delegates and Policies
Washington reports that many local Democratic leaders doubt McGovern's delegate gains reflect broad voter support. Concerns focus on welfare plans, defense cuts, busing for racial balance, and questions about how delegates were chosen. Dissension grows as voters weigh center versus radical positions before the convention.
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Washington
Democratic Party
George McGovern
McGovern
South Dakota
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Rogers
Eddie Martin calls for city ethics guidelines in airport project
Eddie Martin proposed a city wide code of ethics for all boards. He noted his concrete firm is subcontracting on the airport Fire and Rescue Building but said no impropriety exists. He urged the City Council to rule on his position despite no council or airport board wrongdoing being alleged.
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Florida
McGovern
Democratic Party
Eddie Martin
Martin
Airport
Airport Board
Conflict of Interest Rules Considered by City Leaders
Ray Cromley argues for broader disclosure of business interests for council members and board members. He cites past conflicts involving Planning and Zoning and questions how to draw lines on conflicts of interest. The piece discusses state power shifts under possible Nixon administration changes and the need for broad rules over rigid prohibitions to reveal hidden deals.
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Planning & Zoning Board
P&z
Memory Lane report hints at budget cuts and naval escort plans
Fragmentary text mentions an escort to the French Navy and a Senate budget plan. It references fiscal years, Haas, and credit measures. The passage is incomplete, offering limited solid facts on policy or actions.
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Washington
Senate Cacenary
Haas
Cenar
Open admission fears and loan programs threaten standards
The essay criticizes omnibus education provisions for guaranteeing college access at high cost and warns open admission may lower standards. It cites Basic Educational Opportunity Grants and the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, noting rising defaults and misuse of funds for cars drugs and trips. It argues political motives push youth votes while risking fraud and debt.
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Washington
Presklept
Nixon
Congress
Federa
New York State
Federal City College
Robert Russo
Bank of America
Brooklyn Bridge
Pass It On And Odds On Living Longer
A column cites actuarial figures for a 65 year old facing new odds of 60 percent to reach ten more years and 21 percent to reach twenty more. It also includes brief quips on romance, appearance, dieting, smoking, and auction theory in disconnected humor snippets.
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Parker
David Lawrence
Pig
Michigan
George Wallace
Kenneth
Ray Cromley
Morris W. Turner
Jack Eastman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Turner
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Eastman
John Connally
State
White House
Treasury
Connally
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Department of State
Bureau of Economic Affairs
Int
Treasury, Commerce
Agency For International Development
State Department
Robert S. McNamara
Act of the World Bank
United States
Davie ‘M. Kennedy
Dr. Kissinger
United Student Aid Funds
Anthony M. Engels
University Oflinois
Engels
L. M. Boyd
Theodor Reik
Amoker
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