National Commission hearings pressure media on violence coverage
The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence held hearings on crime news and gory entertainment and urged restraint in reporting. Rep Hale Boggs criticized the steady diet of unsavory TV for children and adults, while industry advocates argued violence is a social reality requiring recording.
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National Commission On the
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Commission
Boggs
Media restraint and the call for responsible coverage
A discussion on how news outlets suppress crime coverage and the balance between free press and public protection. The piece argues for moderation in displaying violence in entertainment and news, criticizing sensationalism while supporting panels addressing irresponsible reporting without censorship.
Yost as UN ambassador pick signals Middle East focus
Nixon selects Charles Yost a veteran diplomat to head the U N mission. The choice aims to balance skill with Middle East expertise and strengthen UN work as Nixon pledges to seek peaceful solutions and defuse Arab Israeli tensions.
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Yost
Middle East
Israel
United States
U.N
Arthur Goldberg
FBI closes kidnapping case with Mackle rescue
The FBI and police nabbed Gary Krist after Barbara Jane Mackle was rescued from a coffin like box. Agents hunted him by car, boat, helicopter and plane, ending on Hog Island off Florida. The capture, ransom recovery and overall FBI performance are praised nationwide.
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Barbara Jane Mackle
FBI
Gary Steven Krist
Charlotte County
Fla
J. Edgar Hoover
Hog Island
J. Edgar. Hoover
Barbara
Atlanta
Richard Nixon
Hoover
New Left
Mackle
Nixon
Supreme Court
Nixon Faces Difficulty With Bold Foreign Policy
The piece argues President-elect Nixon will struggle to shift to a tougher foreign policy. It cites Senate opposition from Mansfield and Fulbright, potential Democratic pressure, and uneasy global conditions including Vietnam, the Paris talks, and nonproliferation concerns.
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House of Congress
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Fulbright
Senate
Lame Duck
Johnson
Glassboro
Kosygin
Clark Clifford
Vietnam
Paris
United States
South Vietnam
Europe
Particu
Anti-War Rally Plans Located Around Nixon Inauguration
National Mobilization Committee To End the War in Vietnam plans a Washington rally near the Capitol the day before Nixon's inauguration and a march along the parade route on inauguration day. The group seeks permits, warning of civil disobedience if blocked. The piece argues officials should deny spaces that could disrupt the ceremony.
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Chicago
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Vietnam
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David Dellinger
District of Columbia
Walker
Dellinger
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Hanoi
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Peace Movement
Dellinger Committee
Daley
Publishers-Hali Syndicate
Questioning Peace With God and Christ’s Sacrifice
Billy Graham explains that human effort cannot earn peace with God. Inner peace comes from accepting what Jesus did for humanity, including J T who fears judgment. Christ died as a substitute because God loves the world and seeks reconciliation.
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Christ
J. T
Tax incentives and subsidies for urban slums debated
The Douglas National Commission on Urban Problems critiques tax incentives as inefficient for slum rehabilitation while arguing subsidies may reduce productivity incentives. The piece argues incentives spur future work, contrasts regional tax treatment, and cites Europe’s use of incentives influencing investment decisions.
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National Commission On Urban Problems
Paul Douglas
Illinois
NCUP
Douglas
University of Chicago
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Northeast
West
Europe
Gene Bradley
Dow - Jones - Irwin Books
Homewood
Ill
Spain
France
U. S
Antwerp
Alsace
Bordeaux
Belgium
Richard Nixon
Douglas National Commission On Urban Problems
Nixon Plans Withdrawal From Vietnam After Inauguration
Nixon aims to separate Vietnam military operations from Paris peace talks and begin a symbolic troop withdrawal after taking office. He favors South Vietnamese forces to defend the country and seek a mutual U.S. and Hanoi pullback, while shifting military spending to civilian needs.
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Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Paris
Clark Clifford
Nixon
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North Vietnam
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Soviet Union
John Lindsay
New York
Lindsay
NLF
Laird
Hanoi
China
Moscow
Redeem by Christ Not Self Righteousness
A devotional note cites Hebrews 9 26 and Titus 3 5 urging believers to abandon self salvation through good works and instead trust in the finished work of Christ. It encourages clinging to God’s mercy, affirming assurance in Jesus salvation and blessing.
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Monroe News-Star History and Editorial Policy Summary
The Monroe News-Star describes its veteran staff and leadership history from 1929 to 1952, notes its independent stance and AP affiliation, and lists wartime to midcentury publishers and editors. It outlines offices, syndication partners, circulation policy, and a commitment to impartial news reporting.
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Dallas
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