Happy Birthday Harry Truman Setback for Medal Not Accepted
Former President Harry Truman marks his 87th birthday with celebrations in Kansas City and Independence. He declines the Congressional Medal of Honor, saying it would lessen its significance and detract from recipients, and notes only the President holds ultimate decision power.
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Harry Truman
Kansas City
Truman
Independence
Washington
Harry
White House
Corrections In Legal Aid Needed
President Nixon seeks Congress approval for a Legal Services Corporation to reduce political pressures on federal aid for the poor. Critics cite overzealous poverty lawyers intruding into criminal matters and pushing reform on government time. Proponents say the bill will improve legal services and rechannel OEO funds to legitimate aims.
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Nixon
Congress
Legal Services Corporation
Office of Economic Opportunity
California
Florida
Belle Glade
Fla
OEO
Senator Gravel Pushes 34 Vote Filibuster On Draft Extension
New evidence shows Senate debate over the draft lacks clear patterns of seniority party or geography. Sen Mike Gravel Alaska Democrat seeks 34 allies to block the draft extension expiring June 30 and calls it a victory for peace. Sen Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Democrat introduces an amendment to halt sending future draftees to Vietnam against their will. The measure would curb military manpower and seems impractical to many members seeking attention.
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U.S. Senate
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Hubert Humphrey
Farmer - Labor - Democratic
Minnesota
Vietnam
Swordfish Crisis Healing FDA Finds No Mercury Deaths
The FDA warned against swordfish due to mercury concerns but confirms exhaustive tests show no US deaths or injury from fish mercury. Critics argued from inconclusive tests, yet nutritionists note no mercury related injuries have occurred, and the swordfish issue may be resolved.
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U. S
FDA
More Facts In Calley Case Add To Dismay Over Verdict
The Calley case prompts continued questions as new details emerge. Former judge Latimer argues inadequate Army training and a flawed military court process left soldiers ill prepared for combat. He links the My Lai events to broader issues of command responsibility and requests for improved officer training. President Nixon’s pledge to review the case is viewed as lawful and not political interference, though critics cite potential implications for sentencing and accuracy of orders given.
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Calley
Washington
William J. Calley Jr
George W. Latimer
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Law School
University of Houston
My- Lai
Calley’s
My Lai
Latimer
Leutenant
Nixon
Wallace
South
Supreme Court
House of ‘Representatives
Eternal Triangle and the garbage robots of Scottsdale
Anabel Oaks notes a Scottsdale clipping praising two new waste machines dubbed the Sons of Godzilla. Mark Stragier of Scottsdale Public Works leads the effort as the devices gulp 80 to 300 gallons of garbage, replacing multi-person crews with a single driver in a climate controlled cab.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
Lubbock
McCall's
Mark Stragier
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Wallace politics and Scottsdale garbage crunches noted
Washington reports Alabama Governor George Wallace is unlikely to mount a 1972 national bid. Nixon aides expect a possible regional run or a Senate challenge by John Sparkman. The column also highlights Scottsdale’s Godzillas garbage robot program and potential tax changes.
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Washington
White House
Alabama
George Wallace
Nixon
Wallace
Mississippi
John Bell Williams
Soviet Women and Equality Claims Glance at Moscow
A column rebuts Western Feminists by detailing Soviet life for women. It argues despite claims of equality, Russian women face heavy labor, low pay, limited advancement, and male control, while a few professionals benefit from state roles. The piece contrasts US gender norms with Soviet realities.
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Lenin
United
Ussr
Russia
Pass It On IN A Study of Michigan Students
L M Boyd invites readers to ponder odd observations and questions from a variety of topics. The piece blends humorous trivia about gender, states with poetic names, biology, physics and everyday curiosities. It ends inviting letters to share more inquiries for Pass It On.
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Colorado
Montana
Pennsylvania
Carolina
Rhode Island
Providence Plantation
Mr. Boyd
Fort Worth
Texas
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Lawrence O'Brien
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