Senate backs space treaty to curb arms race
The Senate unanimously ratified a treaty restricting military use of outer space, hoping to prevent a spiraling arms race. While no treaty can guarantee total restraint, the action reflects UN ideals and international law guiding space exploration and cooperation under NASA, with vigilance on Soviet activities.
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Asteroid Like Event Linked to Tektites Long Ago
The article notes Dr Bruce Heezen proposed a one mile wide object exploded near impact with Earth about 700000 years ago leaving tektites across a vast area. It suggests such a strike could recur though no recent object of that size is reported. The piece ends with a religious citation urging closeness to God.
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You Cannot Choose James Reston Conscientious Objection Debate
Buckley critiques the idea that anyone can declare a personal religion to avoid military service. He discusses secular age logic, draft board exemptions for ordained clerics, and the rise of self fashioned belief systems. The piece toys with the notion of founding a religion to dodge war and notes the Yale line as a provocative angle on conscientious objection.
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Draft and Liberty in War Policy Debate
The text argues citizens could opt out of specific wars while a volunteer army might suffice for Vietnam. It notes the appeal of anarchic liberal rhetoric and mentions Madison and Herbert as theorists who tolerate varied taxation. It frames the draft as essential for prosecuting war, yet questions should citizens be forced to fight.
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Frosty the white dog loses life on highway in Phoenix visit
The writer laments the death of Frosty a frisky white dog who loved walks and visiting neighbors. While planning a Phoenix visit in the coming weeks, the narrator recalls Frosty and notes his sudden death after slipping his collar and being struck by a car. The loss alters their anticipated trip.
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Postal Rates and Subscriptions for News Journal
Advertisement outlines subscription options for the News Journal including daily and Sunday editions, pricing by mail in the trading area at 15 dollars per year, and per-copy rates for city and suburban delivery. It lists subscription methods via newsboy, meter route, and mail with emphasis on advance payment.
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Critics clash over dissent and patriotism in Vietnam debate
Critics of the Vietnam war defend free speech while opposing efforts to silence dissent. Senators like Hatfield and Ledge condemn perceived tyranny and treason labels, urging respect for constitutional rights and rebuttal as essential in a free society.
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Yale Political Union
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Reagan Drives Western Front for Greater Regional Influence
A fund of private talks and visits shows Governor Reagan seeking to unite western states into a stronger regional voice to pressure Washington. He envisions a formal Western entente, plans a spring tour, and has met with governors in Oregon, Nevada, California, New Mexico, and others as a path to broader national stature.
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Ramparts Critique Sparks Cold War Debate on Innocence
A Ramparts Magazine essay argues America is unsophisticated and naïve about the Cold War era. It questions current policy, cites Khrushchev era missiles, and recalls Mackinder and Haushofer to warn against European and Asian power plays amid Vietnam and Vietnam era tensions.
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