Mistakes and Enemies as Political Lessons
A column notes Mayor John Lindsay admitted error in backing Spiro Agnew and now disagrees with his approach. It argues that admitting mistakes is rare among politicians and that making enemies can drive career impact, recalling Grover Cleveland’s celebrated response from 1884.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Spiro Agnew
Lindsay
Agnew
Grover Cleveland
Tammany Hall
Cleveland
Call for strict enforcement of the Refuse Act across the board
Rep Henry S Reuss urges Justice Department to enforce the Refuse Act of 1899 fully against water polluters. He argues current lax enforcement ignores pollution where state or federal programs exist and warns drastic ecological changes loom as humanity fights for survival.
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Wayne H. Davis
University of Kentucky
Henry S. Reuss
Wisconsin
Department of Justice
Corps of Engineers
Reuss
The Price Of Friendship In Southeast Asia Corruption
The Symington subcommittee report reveals U S payments exceeding 200 million to finance Thai soldiers in Vietnam under opaque deals. Thai contracts and director bonuses enriched officials while nations billed as allies fought for profits, prompting criticism of SEATO and the Nixon doctrine.
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Sen
Stuart Symington
Thailand
Vietnam
United States
Free World
SEATO
Express Transportation Organization
Nixon
Bangkok
State Department
England
Winston Churchill
Southeast Asia
Sen. Symington
Cats Charm Weekend Guests After House Hold Trial
A narrator reflects on discovering cats through a relative's pet and the awkward introduction to a dog that dislikes felines. The cat endures a basement confinement during initial visits, then gradually relaxes, earning affection and a comfortable return to the narrator's home. The cat remains disdainful of two Pugs but fond of human companionship.
Nixon Plans Modernization of Federal Government
Nixon unveils a plan to separate administration from policy in a broad government reorganization. The Office of Management and Budget will lead managerial functions with George P. Shultz as head, Domestic Council to coordinate policy, Ehrlichman as executive director, and Mayo advising on budget.
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U. S
Thailand
Washington
Nixon
Office of Management and Budget
George P. Shultz
Labor
the Business of
University of Chicago
the Treasury
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Robert P. Mayo
Starff
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Henry A. Kissinger
Shultz
Office of Management
Robert H. Finch
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Dr. Kissinger
William P. Rogers
State Department
Elliot Richardson
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Notice
The Monthly Journal published by News Journal, Inc announces subscription rates for Middletown Ohio editions. Rates list per copy, weekly and yearly mail plans, with prices for city, trading area, and outside regions.
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The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
USA
Fluoridation Debate Echoes in Middletown Vote
Readers urge caution and public discussion as Middletown prepares a June 23 special election on water fluoridation. The letter-writer questions chemical forms, costs, health claims, and long term effects, citing national data and local taste concerns.
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Middletown
Food and Nutrition Board
National Research Council
Michael T. Wohl
M. D
Robert S. Geothart
Lea and Febiger
Philadelphia
United States
Chicago
Former Lubbock Resident Responds To Editor Letter
A former Lubbock resident writes to the editor to clarify remarks in a Letters column about tooth decay. He notes fluoridation and questions the statement, prompting a discussion of local health conditions.
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Lubbock
Texas
Senior Citizens Vote No on Fluoridation
Mrs. Hiram Malott of 411 Stanley St objects to fluoridated water urging others to vote no on June 23. She argues seniors gain nothing and may incur more medicine use from mass medication.
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Hiram Malott
Stanley St
Shrimp Beds in Greenland Fuel Yearlong Night Work
Factographs describe the world’s largest shrimp beds found in 1948 near Narssaq and Disko Bay Greenland. They are fished around the clock in summer until ice blocks return.
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Narssaq
Disko Bay
Greenland
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Tom Braden
Lyndon Johnson
Dean Rusk
Richard Nixon
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Field Marshal
Montgomery
Anthony Eder
U.S
Royal Laotian Army
CLA
Dave
David Lawrence
White House
Rogers
Department
the Journal
New York City
Richard W. Wilter
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Water Department
John W. Mook
Logan Ave
New Delhi
India
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