Lessons From Washington Demonstration Handled Well
National reaction lauds police led by Jerry Wilson for swift handling of a major mob in Washington. Mass arrests removed over 7 000 demonstrators while Marines and National Guardsmen provided support. Critics include Rennie Davis facing new charges and George McGovern defending protesters as dissent.
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Washington
Jerry Wilson
Chicago
Ol’ Doc Spock
George McGovern
Rennie Davis
Supreme Court tackles death penalty limits and rights
The Supreme Court curbed arguments to sever penalty phases from trials and rejected a mandatory standard for juror death decisions. It avoided ruling that the death penalty is unconstitutional while hinting the issue may need legislative solutions. Justice Blackmun favors legislatures, not judges, in this tough area.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Harry Blackmun
Peta
Manson
Supreme Court
Normality in Cuba Under Castro Boosts Export Claims
The piece argues Cuba's May sugar harvest is below target, causing shortages in consumer goods as Fidel Castro vows to export “happiness.” It casts doubt on the regime’s ability to maintain normalcy and meet foreign exchange needs.
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Fidel Castro
Island Paradise
Cuba
Fidel
Humphrey Denounces ADA Calls for Nixon Impeachment
Senator Hubert Humphrey rebukes the far left American for Democratic Action for seeking Nixon impeachment over Indochina policy. Once a founder, he left the group in 1968 amid its drift into extremism. He defends constitutional due process while noting growing air pollution concerns.
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Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Americans For Democratic
Nixon
Indochina
ADA
Humphrey
U.S
Stratton calls Democrats to focus on Asia after Vietnam war ends
Rep. Samuel S. Stratton of New York urged Democrats at a Albany dinner to stop making the Vietnam war a partisan issue. He argued withdrawal plans should be reassessed for 1972 and pressed for clear Democratic positions on Asia, NATO, Israel, and regional defense. Australia’s Leslie Bury echoed the need to honor wartime sacrifices and avoid premature pullouts.
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Washington
Samuel S. Stratton
New York
Democratic Committee
Albany
N.Y
Asia
Stratton
Vietnam
Nixon
South Vietnam
U.S
Democratic Party
Korea
Taiwan
Democrats
NATO
Europe
Israel
Middle East
United States
Leslie Bury
Nixon faces threat to Safeguard ABMS as Soviets loom
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that two years after approval the Safeguard anti ballistic missile program may be rendered obsolete by rapid Soviet missile development. A crash program to mobile long range missiles or expanded offensive forces is under consideration with possible one billion dollar supplemental funding. Top secret analysis cited spy satellite data and warns three active sites in Montana North Dakota and Missouri with a fourth possible in Wyoming DC or Warren AFB.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
U.S
Safeguard
Washington, D.C
Warren Air Force Base
Wyoming
Defense
Melvin Laird
Pentagon
Agnew targets Muskie McGovern and left flank in Democratic drift
The article portrays Vice President Agnew slamming potential Democratic nominees Muskie McGovern and others as alignment with the radical left. It argues that voters favor the center, notes Ed Muskie as front runner, and discusses Daley's influence on the nomination and Hoover controversy. It also analyzes ABM fears and Soviet SS-9 missile expansion impacting Safeguard defense plans and U.S. deterrence strategy.
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Washington
Malcolm Muggeridge
Democratic Party
Agnew
Lyndon Johnson
Maine
Ed Muskie
South Dakota
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Harold Hughes
Teddy Kennedy
Scoop Jackson
Muskies
McGoverns
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
William McKinley
Ol’ Ed
Maine Sunday Telegram
Muskie
Chicago
Richard Daley
Daley
Middle America
Allied forces gain in Korea front line shift
Memory Lane reports Allied troops push back front lines in west central Korea for the first time since the spring Red offensive. MacArthur notes possible confession talks with China as basis for peace. A Fort Worth blast injures ten at Monarch Manufacturing. A three hour Ralls blaze destroys the Banner newspaper plant and Western Auto Store, about $90,000 damage.
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RALLS
Ralls- Banner
Western Auto
Readers urged to accept beards and long hair in 1971
A reader argues against criticizing young men's beards and long hair, citing historical figures like Ben Franklin and Shakespeare as examples. The letter urges manners and faith, asking youths to study the Bible and seek guidance from Jesus. Mrs. V. T. Lynch, 2621 Bates St.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Ben Franklin
Wm. Penn
Shakespeare
Peter Cooper
Tennyson
Longfellow
Jesus
V. T. Lynch
Bates St
Christian view against abortion letter to editor
Mrs James McGinnis argues abortion is murder and urges adoption over termination. She cites Christian families helping unwed mothers and adopting babies, urging public stance against abortion as an evil of the day.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Margaret Pettigrew
James McGinnis
East
Bates St
Faith in God Guiding Youth, Letter to Editor
Mrs. Robert Smith of 1706 East 1st Place urges adults to model Christian values to curb youth seeking drugs and sex. She criticizes state liquor laws and emphasizes faith in God as the path to peace and happiness.
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The
Avalanche Journal
Robert Smith
East
War protests anger reader letter in Avalanche Journal
A reader blasts antiwar demonstrations in Vietnam era coverage, expressing frustration with protesters and supporting the Commander-in-Chief. The letter, from Laurie K Walker of 2608 43rd St, criticizes War protests and praises the president's efforts.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Vietnam
Laurie K. Walker
43Rd St
Pass It On From L. M. Boyd Gossips and Quips Column
A mosaic of humorous quips on stove life pets fashion and media satire. Notes on ministerial motives and priestly departures appear alongside tips for dealing with a wrinkled pair of hands and a playful jab at Aerosol cans earnings.
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Boyd
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