A Different Approach To Recognizing China
The column endorses Sen Cranston’s plan to end the moral stamp of approval in recognizing China, arguing recognition should serve national interest and not imply government approval. It notes bipartisan support, State Department backing, and upcoming hearings, citing Cranston and Sen Aiken as key figures. It closes with a biblical remembrance from II Timothy 1 5.
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China
California
Cranston Wold
Washington
Peking
U.S
Cranston
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Department of State
William Fulbright
Wilson
Sen. Cranston
Court Guts Commerce Clause In Civil Rights Ruling
The Supreme Court’s broad reading of Congresses power to regulate interstate commerce could allow federal control over private recreation spaces like the Lake Nixon Club in Arkansas. Justice Black dissents, warning the decision stretches the commerce clause and endangers individual recreation freedoms. The piece urges Congress to amend the Civil Rights Act to preserve personal rights while pursuing anti discrimination.
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Congress
High Court
Arkansas
Lake Nixon Club
Lake Nixon
Sleepy Hollow
Arkansas Hills
Justice Black
News Of Our Prisoners Isn't Good
BOB CONSIDINE reports on POWs in Vietnam, noting Geneva Convention contempt by North Vietnam and Viet Cong. He cites 350 formally listed POWs, about 1,000 missing or presumed captured or dead, and Red Cross efforts hampered by red tape. He describes gaps in mail and package deliveries, and the challenge of liaison with neutral groups. Averell Harriman is referenced regarding Christmas assurances to families.
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British Columbia Research Institute
University of Wisconsin
Enzyme Institute
New York
J.g
George Thomas Coxer
Navy
International Committee of the Red Cross
Cokers
Vietnam
Air Force
Red Cross
U. S
Department of State
American National Red Cross
Branca
North Vietnam
American Red Cross
ICRC
Geneva
U.S
Hanoi
Nari Vietnamese
Averell Charriman
Paris
How Fortunate We Are Letter to the Editor
A Middletown reader praises Congressman Donald Lukens for his character and dedication. The letter lauds his courteous, compassionate approach, willingness to listen, and dignified conduct, arguing he sets a strong example for youth and benefits the community.
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Middletown
Donald Lukens
Washington
How Heno Got His Name and Seven Mile History
George Crout recounts a tale that Heno for West Middletown and Seven Mile’s name origin are myths tied to a river swim and a tea brand. He notes the real Seven Mile history dates back to 1791 when Gen. Arthur St. Clair’s militia mapped miles naming creeks Two Mile, Four Mile, Seven Mile, Nine Mile and Ten Mile from Ft. Hamilton.
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Seven Mile
Heno
West Middletown
George Crout
Daniel Boone
Miami Valley
Boone
Arthur St. Clair
Ft. Hamilton
Kentucky
St. Clair
Ft. Washington
Crout
Butler
Ohio
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Democratic Liberals Face Rising Tide in 1970 Senate Balance
Joseph Alsop analyzes the peril for Democratic liberals as the 1970 Senate map favors Republicans. He notes 25 of 33 up for reelection are Democrats, threatening liberal incumbents beyond southern colleagues. He cites Berkeley and Los Angeles events as catalysts and warns of a wave of anti liberal sentiment driven by student and minority unrest.
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Senate
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Nedy
Massachusetts
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Kennedy
Proxmire
Los Angeles
Berkeley
House
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