Powell confirmed for Supreme Court seat in Powell vote
The Senate approved Lewis Powell 89 to 1 to succeed Hugo Black. Sen Fred Harris dissented, citing Powell’s alleged elitism. Powell, a noted lawyer and ex president of the American Bar Association, is seen as conservative and likely to steer the court toward the middle. The upcoming Rehnquist confirmation is anticipated with similar debate.
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Mitchell urges federal push to modernize penal system
Attorney General John Mitchell outlines a new federal program to modernize prisons, including a National Corrections Academy. He and President Nixon want training for correction personnel and clearing houses for criminal justice architecture and correctional education, with state and local cooperation. Some 350 officers attend the conference, called by Nixon, signaling a shift toward upgraded guard training and inmate education.
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Air and Sea Piracy in the Cold War Era
Washington reports no progress in halting aerial hijackings and notes lack of international concern. Sky marshals cost the United States dearly yet fail to stop hijackings. Cuba’s anti-American regime is suggested as a partial solution. International seizures of U S shrimp boats offshore prompt UN involvement and debate about its purpose in a Cold War context.
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Myths debunked by student survey on marijuana myths
A National Institute of Student Opinion survey of 95 000 high school students in 2 000 schools shows only five percent favor unrestricted marijuana use while 49 percent would accept legalization only with medical proof of no permanent harm. The findings debunk common myths about youth and marijuana.
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Nofziger Attacks Kennedy Stir GOP Reactions
The RNC deputy chair Lyn Nofziger blasted Edward Kennedy in a private memo, calling him a cheater liar coward and lawbreaker. Some Republicans condemned the move as overkill while others warned it could backfire by boosting Kennedy's standing among voters in 1972.
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Chappaquiddick
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Lucy Mercer and Roosevelts Hidden Love Affair Revealed
The Ruth Rutherfurd chapter and Lucy Mercer relationship are recounted as a largely private, old fashioned tale. The guide notes Roosevelt’s deep affection for Mercer during WWI while Eleanor and the family maintained appearances. Mercer later married Rutherford, remained distant until his death, and she again met the President during wartime, ending with him dying in her arms.
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Ribblesdale
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Rosenkavalier
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William Eustis
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Trade to Rise Between U S Big Three Nations
The article notes growing U S commerce with the Soviet Union and Red China as Nixon pursues diplomacy. Exports to the USSR reached about 115 million dollars last year while Soviet sales to the United States were 65 million. Credits for sales to Romania expand trade tools. A Soviet delegation plans to visit the United States to discuss agricultural sales as profits grow and political ties may deepen.
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Export Import Bank
Romania
Congress
Lindsay Riding Urban Horse
The piece questions Mayor John Lindsay’s push for national urban policy, arguing cities should solve problems locally or federally funded relief may be unnecessary. It notes New York’s tax base shrinkage, 15 percent drop in hotel occupancy, store closures, and corporate relocations as evidence of decline.
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Americans Eye Soviet Kama River Truck Project Contracts
American executives visited Russia to study links with construction of the Kama River Truck Plant and other consumer projects. A large French firm secured the major contract for the truck complex while American companies seek related contracts to complete the project.
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Russia
Kama River
Monroe News-Star masthead and policy notes
The Monroe News-Star information page lists publication details including circulation policies, editor names, and agency affiliations. It notes it is an independent newspaper printing news impartially and opposing wrongs regardless of party politics.
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