Cabinet loses clout as Nixon relies on advisers
The article notes Secretary of the Interior Walter J. Hickel and other Cabinet members failing to influence President Nixon as Kissinger and Rostow serve as de facto national security advisers. It cites Rogers and Laird dissenting on the Cambodian invasion and warns that reliance on experts could weaken Cabinet influence and political parties. It also critiques the impartiality of academia, urging reflection on diminished Cabinet power and academic independence.
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Walter J. Hickel
Nixon
Hickel
Johnson
Congress
Walt Rostow
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissing
Kissinger
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
McCall's Magazine
McCarthy
Muskie Faces Poll Fame and Nader Criticism
Marianne Means notes two major shifts for Edmund Muskie as he rises as a Democratic presidential front-runner while facing a serious critique from Ralph Nader on pollution policy. The piece weighs Muskie's leadership image, political exposure, and the risk of liberal purity claims under scrutiny.
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Portant
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Gallup
Ralph Nader
Nader
Muskie
Nixon
White House
Maine
Humphrey
Mosquito control via Purple Martins and locust pest concerns
The piece notes real estate salesman Fred Fahrenholz urging Purple Martins to curb mosquitoes with martin houses. Locusts emerge after 17 to 20 years, swarm areas, and prompt control efforts. A television program on the Great Barrier Reef warns of human ecological impact.
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Quitos
Fred Fahrenholz
Purple Martins
J. A. Wade
Jim Shumate
Butler County
Great Barrier Reef
Hugh Downs
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal outlines daily and Sunday rates for in city, suburban, and mail subscriptions. It lists 70 cents weekly, 21 dollars yearly in the trading area, 30 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside the U.S. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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U.S.A
Scions Cripple Defense Debate on War Powers and Cambodia
In a national debate, Patrick Henry era questions about declaring war clash with modern defense needs. Daniel Henkin warns China may threaten with intercontinental missiles while Nixon plans Cambodian troop withdrawal. Congress faces pressure over executive power and treaty promises. The piece argues慎 for strong presidential action to deter aggression.
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Daniel Henkin
Aviation and Space Writers Association
United States
Congress
Senate
U.S
Cambodia
Nixon
America
Vietnam
Johnson
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Church of the Brothers
Laws on Dog Licenses and Public Warden Rules
A reader outlines Ohio laws on dog ownership including licensing before January 20, rules for confinement, and penalties for unlicensed dogs. The piece explains warden procedures, shelter intake, and penalties on a second offense, urging better citizen cooperation.
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Leas
Butler County
E.L. Weaver
Violence Of War on Campus Wrong Recent Actions
A tense report notes campus protests amid wartime actions with clashes reported between students and security. Authorities investigate accusations of harassment and extremist symbols on campus grounds.
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Church of the Brethren
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Lowell Street
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