Senate debate heats over direct presidential election amendment
The article surveys the early Senate clash over a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College in favor of direct presidential election. Supporters led by Sen Birch Bayh argue every vote should count equally, while opponents like Sen Carl Curtis warn of federal registration and a changed federal system. The House already approved the measure, but a two thirds Senate vote remains uncertain as debates continue.
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House
Carl Curtis
Nebraska
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Nixon
Bayh
Common Defense: Joint Action to Stop Plane Hijackings
The text calls for a firm international agreement to try hijackers in the landing country and penalize nations that do not enforce such rules. It proposes coordinated boycotts of air traffic against offending powers as a effectiveness measure. It also includes a biblical quote about Jesus rising from the tomb.
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Middle East
Tures
New Secretary of State urged amid Middle East tension
The author argues for a new Secretary of State after SALT talks yield no real concessions from the Soviet Union. He claims Moscow uses cease-fires to tighten control around Israel and now deploys missiles in the Suez zone, threatening Israel and American prestige. He warns of a dangerous stalemate unless decisive action follows.
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Middle East
William Rogers
Soviet Union
Rogers
U.S
Washington
Moscow
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Suez Canal
Gunnar Jarring
U.S.S.R
Forbidden
Jerusalem
Drug Education Workshop Aims to Help Parents
Parents urged to attend a Drug Education Workshop at the Dave Finkelman auditorium on five evenings including tonight and Wednesday. The program, organized by the Jaycees, features speakers such as Donald Bennie, Dr Ruppert Salisbury, Dr Jon Terlesky, Sgt Russell Dwyer and others to train about the drug problem and how to guide children.
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Dave Finkelman
Donald Bennie
Ruppert Salisbury
OSU School of Pharmacy
John Perkins
Tom Scott
Ben Sawyer
H. T. Derivan
Russell Dwyer
Police Department
Robert Sherwin
Miami
Jon Terlesky
Cincinnati
Air Pirates Rights and International Law for Pursuit
The piece outlines under international law nations may pursue and punish air pirates on the high seas or in shared zones. It discusses piracy definitions, jurisdiction, and potential UN-backed force to secure releases from Palestinian guerrillas. It notes Jordan's lack of control and the possibility of military action with multinational cooperation.
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Washington
United States
Green Haywood Hackworth
Department of State
High Seas
Mr. Hackworth
Middle East
Jordan
Great Britain
Switzerland
West Germany
United Nations
Security Council
Government Hesitates Over Prisoner Exchange Step
The passage notes governments avoid decisive actions and prefer conciliatory methods. It suggests prisoner exchange may be unpalatable but could be possible if conditions allow.
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First Ave
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Ohio
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Waterboy
USA
William F Buckley Jr Heroes Of Lawbreakers
Buckley recounts chaotic scenes from Los Angeles and New York including a bomb threat during a TV taping with Maurice Stans, a fatal DC 2 crash at 200 feet, police checkpoints, and debates over hijackings and political violence. He connects these events to rhetoric at universities and street protests.
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Los Angeles
Simon and Schuster
New York City
Jerry Rubin
Eldridge Cleaver
America
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