Lesson in patience for presidents on court picks
President Nixon learns a hard lesson from abortive Supreme Court picks and a failed nomination to the U S Court of Military Appeals. Sen Edward Brooke and others opposed former Rep Albert Watson citing civil rights concerns. White House dropped the Watson bid to avoid racial tensions in the armed forces judiciary.
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Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Brooke
White House
Antiquities Found at London-Area School After Sleuthing
Archaeologists uncover a Greek marble head and torso on school grounds near London. Denys Haynes of the British Museum IDs the fragment as part of Zeus altar at Pergamum, linking it to 17th century Arundel treasure arrivals.
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Denys Haynes
British Museum
Pergamum
Haynes
England
Earl of Arundel
Minister McNamara praised for nine years of service in Middletown
A reader lauds Rev. Robert McNamara of St. Paul Church for nine years of urging his congregation to study Christ’s teachings, serve others, and engage in community causes. The letter praises his push for social justice, education, and charity, noting some members left but many were inspired to act. It also highlights support for Sing Out Middletown and local donors.
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Middletown
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Osrael Ves
Christ
United States
McNamara
M. E. Boyer
Germantown
Evening Optimist Club
Jerry Brown
Frisch's
Bob Keister
John Shaffer
Mary Weber
Don Bowles
Middletown Journal
Press grilling Nixon sparks bruising row in Washington
A Tuesday night press conference erupts as unidentified newsmen press President Nixon over the veterans protest. The incident ends with arrests and court releases, prompting the writer to defend the President when justified while criticizing his critics. It questions press conduct and profession pride.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
United States
Troop Cuts Long Way Off in NATO Crisis
David Lawrence argues Congress often overlooks global realities as NATO faces growing Soviet submarine activity in the Atlantic. Iceland hosts 3700 US troops and a large Soviet presence pressure Moscow influence, while debates about CIA openness risk exposing military plans. He notes mutual troop reductions await deeper understanding and cautious diplomacy.
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Globe
Iceland
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Associated Press
Fred Coleman
CIA
Washington
Congress
Europe
Cuba
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
United States
The Grading Reform Debate and Its Consequences
John P Roche argues that pass fail grading erodes true evaluation, worsens competition, and misleads graduate admissions. He notes colleges issue comments with pass fail, while GRE and LSAT scores dominate selection, heightening anxiety and degrading transcript value.
Australian ryegrass used to fight erosion in California
The Department of Agriculture sponsors over 150 seed and plant expeditions since 1898 to far off locations including New Guinea and Nepal. Americans cash about 22 billion checks yearly.
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Department of Agriculture
New Guinea
Nepal
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