INTERNAL SECURITY COMMITTEE GETS RENEWED SUPPORT
The House votes to renew the Internal Security Group and provide 570000 in funding for investigative work. The panel, successor to the Un-American Activities Committee, will continue to probe groups seeking to overthrow or undermine federal authority under chair Rep. Richard Ichord.
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Missouri
Robert I. Drinan
Massachusetts
Attorney General John Mitchell Attacks Press at Law Day
In Dallas at a Law Day event at Southern Methodist University, Atty. Gen. John Mitchell assailed portions of the news media for bias and sensationalism. He singled out the New York Times and the Washington Post as examples of biased reporting and “patsies” for a supposed hoax.
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Chicago Tribune
New Yorker
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Chicago
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Why crew rowing can demand extreme effort and unity
The piece explains intercollegiate rowing demands high energy and perfect sync. It cites Marietta College coaches and crew members who describe camaraderie, exhaustion, and a unique finish posture as key motives for taking part.
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Marietta College
Ohio
Trading stamps used to reward good behavior in Philadelphia school
A Philadelphia junior high tests trading stamps to encourage good behavior with prizes like leather belts wallets photo albums and harmonicas. Students receive stamps for citizenship and conduct and the program may continue next year if successful.
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Philadelphia
Greenville
S. C
Government can't afford weak response to revolutionary acts
Washington faces a crisis as threats to block traffic and siege government sites loom this week. National Guard units are on standby while authorities debate arrests for disorder. Hanoi praises antiwar protests, urging U.S. weakness to end Vietnam War and Southeast Asia instability.
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National Guard
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United States
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Asia
Letter to the Editor defends farmers against criticism
The Avalanche Journal prints a reader’s rebuttal to Alvin R. Preston’s letter. The writer argues farmers deserve respect and claims Preston does not understand farming life. The piece urges readers to consider farmers’ hardships before speaking.
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Avalanche Journal
Alvin R. Preston
Mr. Preston
Vets Protest Fallout Clouds Nixon Backlash
Marianne Means argues Nixon botched a veteran protest, undermining public faith in the Establishment. She cites intelligence, legal, and political missteps, plus farmer and drought concerns shaping public sentiment on the presidency and 1972 election dynamics.
Ball Still in Mao's Court in Nixon China Push
Andrew Tully discusses the Red China lobby and business interests shaping U.S. policy toward Mao's regime. He notes Nixon seeks dialogue, warns against abandoning Formosa, and argues the ball remains in Mao's court amid pressures from big business and labor.
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Peking
U.S
Red China
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U.N
Judd
White House
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Israel repels Syrian invasion in day long frontier clash
TEL AVIV reports say Israeli troops repelled a Syrian invasion after a day of fighting at the frontier. Each side blames the other for violating the armistice as the clash ends.
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Israel
Pass It On MISTER From L M Boyd in Fort Worth Texas
The column shares humor and trivia from L M Boyd about aging longevity and family life, with quips on fish intelligence and food dislikes. It notes a Tennessee centenarian remark, saints and legends, youth violence patterns, and a horseshoe pitching fitness claim. Reader letters to L M Boyd are invited at Fort Worth Texas.
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