BETTER THAN NOTHING POW Release Plan Draws Debate
The article assesses Frank Borman and Rep. Paul Findley backing a unilateral release of about 1600 North Vietnamese prisoners with no strings. Critics warn Hanoi would see captives as an embarrassment and doubt returns, while supporters argue it offers action and hope for families.
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Frank Borman
Nixon
Hanoi
Paul Findley
Illinois
House of Representatives
North Vietnam
Congress
U.S
Vietnam
City Council considers ethics code to curb conflicts of interest
City officials discuss drafting a code of ethics to guide members on board and commission conflicts. The plan would address financial ties and business with the city, disqualification, and appropriate actions when conflicts arise while valuing expert public service.
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Fred Senter
Morris Turner
Media and political debate shape the 1972 election outlook
The CBS Selling of the Pentagon defense critique arouses criticism while David Lawrence argues the 1972 election hinges on the economy. He notes Democrats lack clear policies, inflation remains unchecked, and voters await improvement as Nixon seeks a second term amid Vietnam and growth pressures.
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Pentagon
Defense Department
CBS News
Richard Salant
Washington
Congress
Nixon
Southeast Asia
United States
Korea
Eisenhower
South Korea
United Nations
Republican Party
Vietnam
They Must be Feeling Better at City Hall
An anonymous prankster in City Hall sends a letter showing one citizen favors a $2 per month garbage tax. The column notes skepticism about taxes and adds a sharp observation about local discourse and odd anecdotes.
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City Hall
Jim Granberry
Bill Blackwell
Clark Emerges as New Target in Nixon Strategy
Marianne Means notes Ramsey Clark rising as the White House’s new Democratic bogeyman amid war policy criticism. Nixon allies renew attacks while Clark gains visibility with a book defending civil liberties and defending the Berrigan brothers.
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Washington
Ramsey Clark
J. William Fulbright
White House
Nixon
Fulbright
Clark
America
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Berrigan Brothers
Henry Kissinger
Hoover
Berrigan
Berrigans
Spiré Agnew
Republican National Committee
Robert Dole
Administration
Graves speech stirs campus debate at UTU on education
UTU Dean of Liberal Arts Dr. Lawrence L. Graves spoke to the Downtown Rotary on higher education, urging broad academic freedom and active campus life. He argued professors should not be free from scrutiny yet must protect expression, provoking thoughtful discussion among business, professional, and academic audiences.
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Lawrence L. Graves
Texas Tech
Doctor Graves
College of Liberal Arts
UTU
Sony
Rotary Club
Bob Brummal
Lubbock
Dean Graves
Sys
Eliefs Tech
Liberal Arts
Creeps in clergy hit sparks over Hope Young award swap
Andrew Tully criticizes a New York City Council of Churches move to revoke Bob Hope’s Family of Man Award and posthumously honor Whitney Young. He denounces the clergyman’s letter as fanatic and defends Hope’s wartime charity and Abdul? not relevant. He cites Sen. John Marchi condemning the substitution and ends: Now I’m going to be sick.
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Preston Smith
San Antonio
National Bank
National Guard
Edmund E. Jones
Houston
36Th Division
Texas Tech University
Tech
University
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Camp Mabry
Austin
Jones
Jerry Hall
Washington
New York City
Angela Davis
NYCCC
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Korea
Vietnam
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Whitney Young
New York State
John Marchi
Marchi
Odd Bits and Wit From a Quiet Era
A collage of humorous observations and trivia touches on quirky topics from fashion to music. Notes range from solvable curiosities about dentures and trumpets to odds about beer in TV ads and a walnut veneer craze. A playful peek at language and culture.
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