History lesson on impeachment and Nixon in Braden column
Tom Braden weighs historical lessons from Andrew Johnson and the Nixon case. He argues impeachment should hinge on crime, not mere presidents being disliked, citing Alsop's stance and Johnson's veto record while noting the ongoing debate over Nixon's potential charges and the need for concrete evidence.
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Wilson tones down Labor policy amid minority government
Prime Minister Harold Wilson signals that radical Labor platform pledges will be moderated to preserve the minority administration. The shift includes seeking a greater public share of North Sea oil profits and a vague “redistribution of wealth” tax aim while Britain wrestles with high inflation, a coal miners strike, and a mounting trade deficit.
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Abolishing Code System on Discharge Papers
The text praises Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger for ending the coded discharge codes. It argues codes unfairly hinder civilian job prospects and supports new discharge papers.
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James Schlesinger
Public Opinion Poll Probes What People Worry About
A survey seeks to identify the primary concerns of the public and notes widespread anxiety about polls themselves. The message urges perseverance and focus on the path ahead as part of a broader reflection.
Gatsby star Robert Redford shines against 1920s trappings
Critic notes The Great Gatsby film depicts 1920s excess with Redford as a stiff Daisy portrayed as a coy city girl. The piece mocks modern viewers who miss the era’s glamour, while predicting box office potential and reflecting on aging ships like the France.
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Gatsby
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Mia Farrow
Redford
Oxford
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Readers respond to April Fool jokes and humor in The Journal
A flood of letters from Middletown readers criticizes and defends The Journal's April 1 journal humor. Many praise the spoof stories while others protest the Buz Lukens item and warn against mischief that mocks real people. The exchange reflects support for satire and concern over perceived truth bending.
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England
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John Chamberlain on girls in Little League baseball
The piece argues baseball is a contact sport and questions if girls should play in mixed leagues. It recalls players like Pete Rose and Jackie Robinson to discuss gender barriers, self protection, and the limits of separate but equal in sports.
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Lyndon Johnson
Ty Cobb
Pene
Cobb
Cincinnati Reds
Pete Rose
Bud Harrelson
New York Mets
Billie Jean King
St. Louis
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Robinson
American Legion
Chrissie Evert
Virginia Slims
Rod Laver
John Newcombe
Billie Jean
April Fool's day prose brings welcome relief
A reader praises three April Fool's pieces published on April 1 for their refreshing, imaginative prose amid distressing news. The letter lauds the bylines and notes readers often project meaning into newspaper reporting, calling the pieces a welcome breeze clearing somber clouds.
Be Gracious Yet Wary of April Fools Ploy
A satirical note warns readers to treat all information with healthy skepticism whether April 1 pranks or ordinary news. It urges gratitude for the joke but cautions against gullibility and criticism that would deter prudent reporting.
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