Lavelle Strikes Debate: Right and Wrong in Vietnam Raids
Retired Gen. John Lavelle defended unauthorized air strikes into North Vietnam, arguing some raids were protective while others lacked clear approval. Critics fear a trend toward militarism, while supporters say action paralleled earlier wartime leadership and presidential guidance, ending with debate over reinstating his rank.
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Vietnam
Lavelle
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Congress
U. S
Nixon
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Harry Truman
Birchers Aid McGovern With Questionable War Allegation
The John Birch Society faces criticism after News of the Week in Review published unverified claims accusing Senator George McGovern of cowardice in World War II. McGovern, a bomber pilot, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. The editor defended the piece as hearsay, drawing scorn for the bias.
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John Birch Society
George McGovern
News of the Week In Review
McGovern
South Dakota
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Senator McGovern
Review of the Week
Abzug Loses Democratic Primary In New York City Race
In New York City Rep. Bellowing Bella Abzug loses a Democratic primary to Rep. William Ryan after attempting to push into his district amid redistricting. Other notable results include Allard Lowenstein failing to win a House seat and Emmanuel Celler losing to Elizabeth Holtzman, signaling shifts in party leadership and liberal influence.
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Bellowing
Bella” Abzug
New York City
New York
William Ryan
House of Representatives
Allard Lowenstein
Democratic Action
Emmanuel Celler
Elizabeth Holtzman
Celler
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Devalued Dollar Raises Europe Travel Costs for Americans
A magazine notes travel costs for Americans in Europe may rise up to 20 percent this year due to dollar devaluation. It advises travelers to use travelers checks, convert money at banks, and pay for foreign purchases promptly to avoid higher bills as deficits and inflation persist.
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Europe
Kennedy as Possible National Symphony Conductor
Washington report discusses Senator Ted Kennedy’s possible switch from politics to conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. He says no current interest but leaves open the possibility if circumstances change, including a draft or public reaction to leadership. The piece notes rumors and questions about his musical ambitions.
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Washington
Teddy Kennedy
National Symphony Orchestra
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National Symphony Board
Aiea
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Capitol
Senator
Uted
Senate
Ciny
Lawrence Welk
Leonard Bernsteins
Lenny
McGovern Faces Regulars' Warily Split in New York
McGovern seeks to mobilize loyalists for a Nixon challenge but faces distrust from party regulars and disillusion among McGovernites. A June 12 New York rally plan led by Ed Rogoff at Brooklyn Borough Hall was kept secret from state organizers, highlighting control anxieties in his campaign structure.
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New York
George McGovern
Nixon
South Dakota
McGovern
Ed Rogoff
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Brooklyn
Meade Esposito
Allard K. Lowenstein
Americans For Democratic Action
John J. Rooney
Esposito
Democratic
Bronx
Pat Cunningham
San Francisco
Cunningham
Biltmore
Congress
Lowenstein
17Th
Democratic National Platform
Vietnam
New Racial Trends Stir Debate Across Cities
The piece surveys shifting racial dynamics from Atlanta pickets at a black owned bank over wage disputes to tensions in Flint, Michigan between a white police chief and a black judge. It also covers labor and affirmative action debates and internal Democratic politics in New York, highlighting tensions between regulars and reformers around McGovern.
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Uncle Tom
Simon
Atlanta
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Black Brotherhood
Flint
Mich
Hizzoner
Turbulent Cold War Updates Stir Asia and Europe
In brief dispatches from 23 June 1952 memory lane, Tokyo and Peiping radio claim momentum for their sides. Acheson travels to Berlin and Vienna signaling defiance amid Cold War tensions. A polio drive begins in Houston as Texas reports a major outbreak. A fatal head on crash near Lubbock leaves two dead and others critically injured.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Tokyo
Peiping Radio
Washington
Acheson
Berlin
Vienna
New York
Houston
Lone Star
Lubbock
Tahoka Highway
Curfew Whistles and Childhood Night Patrols Recalled
A reflective piece recalls old New England town curfews where a 8:45 p.m. whistle kept kids indoors and police warnings carried weight. It contrasts winter routines with summer teen gatherings and a veteran author recalls a neighborhood cop offering safe guidance.
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Signa
Eeacos
Europe
New England
Florida House votes for anti discrimination bill
The Florida House of Representatives passes a bill outlawing sex discrimination with 28 votes in favor and one against Rep Dave Smith. Smith defends his stance as a self described male chauvinist praising old fashioned roles. The comment draws contrast with Rep Bella Abzug.
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Florida House of Representatives
Dave Smith
Frb. Smith
Bella Abzug
New York
Rep. Sf
Charleston
S.gs
News and Courier
Pass It On LITTLE Wonder The Thin Man
L M Boyd discusses insurance risk from thinness and fat, noting extra blood flow and heart work for each pound. He references stockings consumption averages, and cites a Philadelphia family with four generations lacking fingerprints. A Tacoma ad suggests a hiccup cure using a handkerchief and glass.
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Robert Novak
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