Hanoi Christmas blitz could spark new Vietnam offensive
The piece assesses a possible North Vietnamese Christmas offensive in Vietnam timed to echo the 1972 bombing. It notes Hanoi's growing South forces, new airfields, SAM missiles, MIGs, and a 200 mile South containment corridor, plus questions about U.S. response and Nixon's political risk.
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Energy agency urged to unify national fuel policy
President Nixon pushes creation of a single Federal Energy Administration to coordinate fuel programs scattered across the Interior Department and the Federal Power Commission. Supporters argue a unified agency is needed to end the patchwork approach and address rationing or taxes as possible remedies.
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John A. Love
Colorado
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Washington
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Federal Power Commission
Nixon tax issue shifts impeachment pace among pundits
The piece notes President Nixon may face tax questions as Congress weighs impeachment. It cites Wilbur Mills’ committee on Internal Revenue Taxation assessing a $267,000 tax bill and criticizes private ownership of presidential papers, arguing they should be archived for public records.
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Wilbur Mills
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
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Nixon’s Freebie Folly and Family Finance
A critical reader condemns President Nixon’s use of legal perks and favors in the wake of his financial dealings. The piece highlights tax writeoffs, trust funds for Tricia, a $20,000 loan from Tricia with unpaid interest, and associations with Rebozo and Abplanalp, arguing these moves betray the free-enterprise ethic and raise political concerns.
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Key Biscayne
Charles Rebozo
Robert Abplanalp
Informat
Elmer H. Bobst
Tricia Nixon
Bobst
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Nixon
GOP
John F. Kennedy
Tricia
Elmer
Julie
Great comet chase defueled in Kohoutek season
New York's Hayden Planetarium and Boeing planned a week long Kohoutek observing chase aboard a special 747 with Santa Grace of Monaco as a passenger. Smog and fuel shortages halted the mission. The piece also notes Santa Claus origins from Clement Clarke Moore and its commercial impact worldwide.
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Hayden Planetarium
Boeing Co
Seattle
Kohoutek
Texas
Arizona
California
Mexico
Princess Grace of
Monaco
Santa Claus
Clement Clarke Moore
Santa
George Parker
Hallmark Cards
Moore
St. Nicholas
San Needawss
New Amsterdam
Birthday of Jesus at Christmas Angers Readers
In letters to the editor readers condemn a New York state school board for allowing Frosty and Rudolph songs but banning Jesus Christ. They argue Christmas centers on Jesus birthday and demand rights for Christians, warning prayer and faith are under attack.
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Board of Education
Frosty
Rudolph
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Ithaca
N.Y
Frosty the Snowman
Ram the Reindeer
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc cites price options for delivery by motor route mail and newsstand. Rates include 15c per copy weekday 25c Sunday 80c weekly and annual mail subscription 30 dollars within trading area 38 dollars outside plus a 15c monthly service charge and advance payment policy. Founded in 1657.
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Court ruling shields school from being taught religion
A letter argues the Supreme Court decision protects freedom by keeping religion out of classroom instruction. It claims no teacher can require prayers of Buddhist, atheist, Jewish, or Christian faiths, framing religion as a private family matter.
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