Legacy of Thomas Dewey in American public life
A retrospective portrait of Thomas E. Dewey emphasizing his rise from Manhattan rackets prosecutor to New York governor and national figure. It notes his limited elder statesman role, his behind the scenes influence in the Republican Party, Nixon’s praise for his counsel, and the respect he earned from leaders across parties.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
Dewey
New York
Nixon
House
Senate
Manhattan
Lawrence F. O’brien
Social Security Probes Personal Details Untimely
The SSA asks new beneficiaries personal questions about dentures teeth and happiness. The piece condemns this prying as unjustified, arguing no demonstrable purpose exists. It cites a biblical reminder from Mark about compassion.
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Social Security Administration
Welfare politics clash over Reagan Rockefeller plans
The piece reports on welfare reform proposals from Ronald Reagan and Nelson Rockefeller, their political reception, and caution from Nixon on Vietnam as a side issue. It notes Lindsay's housing idea, Times Editorial criticism, and suggests a broad, growing consensus and tension among Republicans. Rockefeller endorses stricter work requirements and a state residency clamp, while Reagan pushes tightened rules and a pilot program. Governors sign on, but Nixon’s plan faces congressional trouble.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Nixon
Vietnam
Ronald Reagan
Rockefeller
Reagan
Posal
Rocky
Environment Conservation Corps
Supreme Court
New York
John Lindsay
Floyd Bennet Field
New York City
The
New York Times
Welfare
Thomas C. Gallagher
Boston Herald Traveler
Gallagher
California
Massachusetts
Russell Long
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
The Journal subscription rates and terms
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for weekdays and Sunday editions, home delivery and motor route options, mail pricing, and payment terms. It notes rates in and outside trading areas, plus an advance payment requirement and a 1857 founding date.
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The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
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U.S.A
License plates of 1971 spark bright color clash debate
Readers vent over the yellow black 1971 plates praised for readability yet panned for ugliness. They note many cars already display them before the deadline and warn of a rush similar to changing snow tires. Tax season adds urgency to finish income taxes.
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Highway Patrol
Mideast peace role outlined by Rogers in latest briefing
Secretary of State Rogers said the United States will not act alone in Middle East peace efforts but will join a multilateral approach after Egypt and Israel reach an agreement. A UN brokered negotiation, with involvement by the United States Soviet Union Great Britain and France, would precede a peacekeeping force that could include other nations. He noted the U S will support Israel economically and urged settlement to avert future wars. He warned a failure to settle could risk broader conflict and World War III.
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Washington
United States
Middle East
William P. Rogers
Egypt
Israel
Soviet Union
Rogers
Great Britain
France
United Nations
Mr. Rogers
Mike Mansfield
America
Gulf of Aqaba
Sinai Peninsula
Strait of Tiran
Gunnar V. Jarring
Opposition to abortion as civil rights issue council plan
Buckley argues anti abortionists must mobilize within law to challenge permissive abortion. He proposes a Catholic and interfaith council to publish a manifesto, organize round the clock picketing of abortion centers, publish candidate stances, list those who support abortion, fund media campaigns, and run full page ads in major papers to publicize moral arguments and rally opposition.
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United States
Catholic Bishops of
Auschwitz
Council
Washington Post
New York Times
Origins of military names and a Revolutionary tale
A Zouave denotes a French light-infantry member from an Algerian tribe with a distinctive uniform. Azouave also referred to certain Union Civil War regiments. Molly Pitcher, wife of a Revolutionary soldier, took her husband’s place at Monmouth after his death. Tierra del Fuego means land of fire, named by Ferdinand Megellan for signal fires along its coasts discovered by the Portuguese in 1520.
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Molly Pitcher
Tierra del Fuego
Land of
Ferdinand Megellan
Archipelago
South America
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