Nightmarish fear of a possible American defeat in war
A stark meditation on the potential collapse of U S military supremacy. The author cites Soviet advantages in ships, jets, budgets, and NATO deterrence, warning that by late 1970s the Soviets could gain decisive conventional superiority and that a world war defeat is no longer theoretical.
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Journal Jim Mills Managing Editor Saturday, Jan. 12, 1974
Jim Mills serves as Managing Editor for the Saturday issue dated January 12, 1974. The note confirms the publication’s leadership and date in the masthead.
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Watergate tops yearend polls but nation shows resilience
The 1973 yearend rankings crown Watergate as the top news event, reflecting political scandal's reach while the public also celebrates POW returns and hopes for easing Cold War tensions. Editors note no national malaise and emphasize both serious and uplifting stories shaping history.
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Nixon’s new counsel James St Clair faces trust test
The piece notes Boston lawyer James St Clair joining President Nixon’s defense team amid Watergate scrutiny. It contrasts St Clair with past counselors like Dean Garment Buzhardt Wright and questions whether Nixon will fully inform him, affecting the defense’s credibility and decency.
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The Blazing Stump Farmhouse Riot and Reform Call
Lakeside residents allege a canal area landmark the Blazing Stump fosters vice and fear, prompting petitions to abate the nuisance. Federal immigration authorities raid the house, detaining a Hungarian immigrant and her two children amid allegations of white slave traffic. Public sentiment splits as authorities debate closing the establishment, with editor John Q. Baker decrying the disgrace.
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Journal Publication and Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription options for home delivery and motor route service. Rates include 80c weekly for home delivery, 25c per copy on weekdays, 20c Sunday, and mail options at 98 dollars per year outside the USA. motor route charges include a 15c service fee and installment plans. Founded in 1957.
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Mothballed 747s and a Century of New York Sports Voices
The piece notes major airlines storing about a dozen 747 jets amid fuel shortages, contrasting aviation progress with delays. It also previews the National Boat Show in New York and honors two iconic sportswriters Jimmy Cannon and Arthur Daley, highlighting their shared New Yorker spirit and lasting impact on sports writing.
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Letters to the Editor on taxes energy and health care
Doris J Lawwill complains about high taxes rising food costs and an energy crisis urging action before dawn school walks. Charles W Patterson, MD argues for regulated improvements to health care rather than nationalization and a costly takeover.
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