Congress seeks test ban to curb underground nuclear blasts
Fifty three congressmen call for halting underground nuclear tests aiming to curb weapon development and expand peaceful atomic energy uses. They acknowledge an escape clause for withdrawal and caution Soviet China tensions, urging workable disarmament while promoting Plowshare and civilian power prospects.
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Buckley critiques Brezhnev push for better Soviet ties
Buckley argues against expanding trade with the Soviet Union, noting Moscow’s lack of goods to trade for American credit. He cites emigration taxes on Jews, cultural exchanges as insufficient, and SALT II tensions, framing U.S. leverage as immediate and strategic. He recalls Jackson amendments and Sen. Church’s measured response to Brezhnev.
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Meir's shift as she welcomes German visit amid peace hopes
World realignment noted as Golda Meir accepts West Germany visit despite past refusals. Willy Brandt faces Israeli protests yet gains cordial reception in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, while pushing for a peaceful Arab-Israeli settlement. The exchange signals evolving ties and cautious optimism.
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What Time's the Party
A light hearted reminiscence about planning a small party with timing disputes. The couple recalls deciding to host on a Saturday, with conflicts over arrivals from 6 to 7 pm and last minute phone calls to invitees, amid wine fueled nerves and playful bickering.
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Nothing but praise for Middletown Hospital staff
A reader from Somerville thanks Middletown Hospital personnel for exemplary care during a weeklong stay. She praises nurses aides technicians and cleaning staff as well as a supportive doctor and a visiting pastor who offered prayers and comfort.
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Nixon Leads Despite Watergate Poll Backlash
A CBS poll shows Richard Nixon would win today against top Democrats even with the Watergate issue. He would beat George McGovern 43 to 30, Hubert Humphrey 41 to 37, and Edmund Muskie 41 to 35, despite impeachment talk and public anger.
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Miracle on a Stop Sign Grabs New Orleans
In New Orleans last week police found crowds around a traffic stop sign where many claimed to see the face of Christ in the red paint. A Catholic priest dismissed it as a poor reproduction, prompting reflections on where miracles might reach modern audiences.
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