Chicago judge upholds law amid antiwar draft protests
Judge Edwin A. Robson of Chicago condemned anti draft law breaking while upholding rights to protest. In a trial of ten demonstrators who raided a draft board and burned Selective Service records, he revoked bonds for seven, stressing the need for an orderly society and accountability for violence.
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Edwin A. Robson
Chicago
Judge Robson
Tudge Robson
Rabson
Cookies for soldiers meet Berkeley backlash in Vietnam era essay
An 18 year old UC co ed Ricki Pollycove sends homemade cookies to combat troops in Cambodia. Soldiers avoid the package from Berkeley amid riots and campus unrest. The note warns against danger and highlights caution, while Pollycove says goodwill must be earned through harder work.
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Ricki Pollycove
Cambodia
Berkeley
Calif
Ricki
University of California
Jong
Pollycave
Washington
Lovell and Swigert Walk Out Over Flag Protest
Jim Lovell and John Swigert Jr. left a New York theater during Hair amid controversy over a flag disrespect issue. Swigert told theater staff he did not appreciate the flag being used in the performance and emphasized the flag should fly proudly.
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Jim Lovell, Jr
John Swigert, Jr
New York
U.S
Swigert
Regents honor Harold Winn and Lewis Weeks at TTU
The Texas Tech University Board of Regents named Harold Winn of Plainview Dallas and Lewis G. Weeks a retired Standard Oil geologist living in Connecticut as honorary Doctor of Science recipients. Weeks, a former regent, was praised as a hard working member, while Winn was noted for substantial personal support to Tech.
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Texas Tech University
Harold Winn
Plainview
Dallas
Lewis G. Weeks
Standard Oil
Connecticut
TTU
Kudo
Texas Tech
Mr. Weeks
Senators Push Middle East Involvement Amid Vietnam Debate
The article notes 75 Senators urged President Nixon to engage in Middle East hostilities amid Vietnam withdrawal debates. It highlights Mondale's stance that Israel matters more to U.S. interests, while warning against misreading as isolationism. It discusses Soviet aims in the region and the potential impact on Vietnam.
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Middle East
Southeast Asia
United States
Vietnam
Congress
America
Israel
South Vietnam
Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota
Nixon
Egypt
Indochina
Mideast
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Mediterranean
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Rogers
Dobrynin
Russia
Soviet Union
Readers urge action on Cambodia war and government rope
The letter from The Avalanche Journal views the Church-Cooper amendment as prudent to cut funding to the President over Vietnam policy. It accuses government and college factions of undermining the President and urges exposing sanctuaries in Cambodia to end the war.
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Cambodia
Congress
Nixon
Feagn
America
Russia
Red China
Haney
Neville Chamberlain
Hitler
Munich
Education chaos at American University sparks student outrage
Columnist Andrew Tully rails at college actions after a student strike over Kent State and Cambodia. He cites 20 parents walking out at AU commencement while 608 degrees were awarded and exams were canceled. He condemns faculty cowardice and calls for accountability.
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American University
Arts and Science College
Cambsdia
Kent State University
Ballot Expresses Voice Of Majority Says Editor
The Avalinche Journal argues that democracy relies on rigidity conformity and obedience as tools to protect the masses and individuals from Communist influence. It defends the ballot as the method by which democratic authorities exercise control and emphasize the voice of the majority. Jack E. Grady, 2212 18th St.
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Cremen
Hoosevelt
Fisenhower
Trimen
MacArthur
Jack E. Grady
18Th St
Air Force B29 Supertortress crashes into North Sea
Report from the North Sea describes a United States Air Force B29 Superfortress bomber plunging into the sea off the English coast. Political notes reflect Republican gains in West primary balloting with reactions from administration spokesmen and Sen. Helen Gahagan Douglas facing Richard Nixon in California races. The University of Texas complies with segregation ban enrolling Black students. Lubbock Flks circus thrills South Plains residents with a big top show.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
London
North Sea
Washington
Administration
West
Helen Gahagan Douglas
U. S. Senate
California
Richard M. Nixon
House
Eest Texas
South Plaina
Productivity Gap and Rising Costs Threaten Economy
The piece cites the Commerce Department on wage increases outpacing productivity, warning that weak productivity gains threaten long term economic health. It notes high labor costs, rising construction costs, and housing starts down, with several examples from unions and specific trades illustrating the squeeze on buyers and overall economic fragility.
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Federal Reserve Board
Pass It On A Medical Fellow On Birth, Hair Color Beliefs
A medical column excerpts odd claims: nineteen year old women face the least birth difficulty while brunettes supposedly fare better than blondes. The piece also jokes about sports being the most international game and cites moon influence on oysters and fish. It ends with a quirky open question about vending cameras in film.
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