Buckley critiques Clifford on Nixon crisis and unity
William F Buckley Jr denounces Clark Clifford's Times analysis of presidential succession and healing. He argues Nixon can resign via Congress and criticizes Clifford’s partisan framing, claiming Johnson era realities and Congress as an interior branch. He contends Nixon may be saved by enemies and deserves it.
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White House thought battles under Nixon era reshaped policy
The article notes shifts after Watergate with Melvin Laird taking a White House role, while Ehrlichman and Haldeman limited Nixon’s domestic deliberations. It highlights Moynihan’s Family Assistance Plan debates with Anderson and Burns, the failed public support for guaranteed income, and the impact of seminars on education and conscription on policy.
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Defense
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John Ehrlichman
White House
Martin Anderson
Arthur Burns
Moynihan
Anderson
Burns
Nixon
Roger Freeman
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Freeman
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Nixon's White House shifts and the return of ideas
The author argues Nixon favored foreign policy over domestic debate and allowed Ehrlichman and Haldeman to curb the White House seminar culture. With Mel Laird replacing Ehrlichman, the piece suggests a possible revival of idea-driven domestic discussion, restoring a livelier atmosphere and prompting sharper inquiry.
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Ehrlichman
White House
Henry Kissinger
U.S
Bob Haldeman
Kissinger
Mel Laird
Warren Nutter
Richard Ware
Pentagon
Sabotage Fears Haunt All-Volunteer Defense Plan
The outlook for an all volunteer force hinges on full cooperation from military and civilian officials amid resistance over higher pay and recruitment standards. Retiring Pentagon official warns of subtle roadblocks by those favoring the draft while most officers back a leaner, higher quality force. The piece closes with a biblical verse from Philippians.
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Pentagon
Roger Kelley
Kelley
Bradley's Victory Seen as Vindication for Black Aspirations
Bayard Rustin critiques the Bradley victory in Los Angeles noting the city’s black population stands at 18 percent. He recalls the 1969 setback and calls the election a validation amid improved racial attitudes and opposition to racism in American politics.
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Bayard Rustin
Randolph Institute
Los Angeles
Thomas Bradley
Sam Yorty
Bradley
Yorty
Porty
America
Nixon salvation through a public distraction lesson
The piece argues politics thrive on distraction and the power of organization. It cites Edward Heath and Princess Anne as royal rescues and praises Thomas Bradley's city victory for uniting minorities, labor, and liberals. It notes 1969 white voting shifts and cautions against perpetual race-based political divides.
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Edward Heath
Royal Air Force
Princess Anne
Mark Phillips
Richard Nixon
White House
Henry Kissinger
U.S
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Thomas Bradley
Nixon
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