Refuting Terrorism Apologist Claims in Capitol Fallout
A column rejects claims linking the Capitol explosion to U S involvement in Indochina and the arms race. It argues terrorism cannot be excused by political motives and urges firm defense of democracy against violent disruption. It cites Sen Adlai Stevenson and Sen George McGovern as examples of the debate.
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Barbara Tuchman
Exact Definition Of Foes Needed In Laos Conflict
The piece discusses risks of misreading foe intentions between the United States and Communist China over Laos. It notes Nixon's February statement that Laos actions pose no threat to Red China, while warning both sides must stay on the same wavelength to avoid misinterpretation. The analysis frames the Laos campaign as part of a broader effort toward an equitable peace.
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United States
Nixon
Red China
U.S
Europe
Asia
Holifield
Women Promote Cotton Leadership Across South Plains
A group of about 2,000 women in 15 South Plains counties leads the Women's Cotton Promotion Association. They influence buying, fashion shows, sewing contests, and crafts programs while stressing cotton over synthetics. Members say women purchase 85 percent of goods, positioning cotton as the top crop and urging mills and shops to favor the fiber.
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South Plains
Women’s Cotton Promotion Association
Association
Crosby County
United States
Women's Cotton Promotion Association
L. E. McDowell
McAdoo
O. C. Thomas
Ralls
Nixon’s 1970s policy report aims for global peace progress
A lengthy Nixon memorandum outlines a nonthreatening U S foreign policy path for the 1970s. It defends past actions, promotes aid to weaker states, and introduces the Nixon Doctrine while urging shared defense burdens and expanded relations with Communist China. The radio address emphasizes Vietnam peace talks and Asia’s rising role, with cautious optimism on Russia, Taiwan, and Middle East negotiations.
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Vietnam
Russia
Asia
United States
Middle East
Europe
Secret crash program shields White House steam tunnels
Evans Washington reports the government has launched a secret crash program to harden the 7.5 mile steam tunnel network supplying heat to downtown Washington including the White House. An electronic alarm system will flash intrusions from two end plants, with weekend shifts to ready before May demonstrations.
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White House
Berrigan Brothers
Georgetown
Capitol
Alioto to testify on government data snooping and privacy
Marianne Means describes Mayor Joseph Alioto's Senate testimony on personal data access and Look magazine libel case fallout. He argues for stronger federal privacy laws after government agencies shared confidential files. The piece notes related political and investigative maneuvering involving Chet Holifield and other officials.
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San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Congress
Alioto
Senate
Alsoto
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Look Magazine
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Federal Bureau of Narcotics
U.S. Department of Customs
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Attorney General's Office
U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization
California State Attorney General's Office
National Auto Theft Bureau
IRS
Senate to vote on 18 year old draft age debate
From March 1951 files, the Senate, by unanimous consent, set a Monday vote on drafting 18 year olds into the armed forces, replacing 19. In Sioux City a Mid-Continent Airlines plane crashed in a heavy snowstorm, killing 15 of 25 aboard. The U. S. is considering a Turkish Mediterranean defense alliance with Britain and France.
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Towa
Mid-Continent Airlines
Muskie Gains Edge as Antiwar Platform Pulled Democrats Together
Senate Democrats unite behind a 1972 antiwar platform while Muskie strengthens his bid for the presidential nomination. He pushes withdrawal deadlines, challenges McGovern for leadership of antiwar forces, and signals a tougher stance on South Vietnam, potentially reshaping the race.
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Maine
Ed Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
South Dakota
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Senate
Democratic Party
South Vietnam
McGovern
Thien and Co
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Washington
Sgon
Democrats
Many Quirky Bits From a Dated Column of Vices And Vibes
A collage of social quips and trivia covers divorce announcements fashion gossip and social observations. It notes proposed public divorce notices bandwagon fashion embers of trend in etiquette and headlines. It also touches on disk jockey life spans perfume buying habits and curious ad hoc Q A exchanges about police rides and Indian beards.
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