Nixon’s Three Victories Signal Conservative Court Momentum
The article notes three Nixon wins in a week: confirming Lewis Powell to the Supreme Court 89 to 1, vetoing a two year extension of the Office of Economic Opportunity with a $2.1 billion child care plan, and blocking a Bayh led delay on William Rehnquist’s Supreme Court appointment. The president gains a conservative court majority and solid domestic leverage.
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Bettelheim Defends Santa Myth as Harmless Fantasy
Psychologist Dr Bruno Bettelheim argues fairy tales and Santa Claus myths aid child fantasy and development. He says doubts rise only if parents overexplain or prolong the myth, and that a kind old man figure can foster adult concepts rather than harm.
Dole backs Humphrey as GOP choice to challenge Nixon
Republican chairman Senator Bob Dole favors Senator Hubert H. Humphrey as the Democrats’ likely 1972 candidate. Dole argues Humphrey could be easier to beat than others and would tie to Nixon’s Vietnam peace record, while Humphrey seeks to rebound from 1968's close loss with renewed youth support and redefined stance on the war.
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Trudeau Seeks Amity Over Nixon Surcharge With Canada
Prime Minister Trudeau pleaded for economic harmony as Canada, a top U S trading partner with about 2.5 billion in exports, feels the 10 percent surcharge. Nixon agreed to lift the tax once currency issues are resolved, with talks set for December 18 among the Group of Ten nations.
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U S India Talks See Moves but Facts Stay Hidden
Washington officials disclosed public steps since last March aimed at persuading India to negotiate with Pakistan over their differences. The United States provided refugee aid and famine relief totaling several hundred million dollars while seeking a peaceful settlement through UN pressure and diplomacy, with Moscow as a potential influence.
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Nixon Tax Bombshell and the Value Added Plan
The Nixon value added tax proposal, a 3 percent levy with broad remissions, would raise 10 to 12 billion yearly and rebalance school funding by sharing revenue with states and forgiving local property taxes for homes. It aims to cut homeowners and rent, reduce suburban versus city disparities, and include Catholic schools in aid, provoking liberal opposition.
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Perpetual motion claims pop up in environmental bids
A columnist notes multiple schemes linking industry to environmental gains and profit. He cites Boeing deals with waste processing in Portland and desalination in the Virgin Islands, plus a mobile Pyrogen unit and various construction ventures, arguing ecology can be profitable while prompting readers to pursue further such ideas.
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Monroe News-Star declares independence and broad reach
The Monroe News-Star announces its status as an independent daily published in Monroe Louisiana. It lists publishing staff including John D. Ewing and Obert Ewing Jr as leaders with long service and defines its AP membership and syndicated advertising network across major cities.
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