New UN Secretary General Waldheim Named Austria’s Kurt Waldheim
Kurt Waldheim of Austria is named the United Nations new Secretary General at age 53 becoming the fourth to hold the post. He succeeds U Thant who steps down December 31 after two five year terms. Waldheim promises close cooperation with members and an activist approach to peace within the UN framework.
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Drug Backsliding in the International Narcotics War
Columnist Victor Lawrence reports that despite French efforts to curb narcotics flowing to the United States, lab-produced heroin from the Marseilles area continues to reach U S shores. U S agent John Cusak criticizes French inaction, noting seizures in New York Puerto Rico and ongoing Corsican Mafia activity. French labor groups push for stronger controls and France's UN fund contribution is paid after pressure.
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Cusak
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State Department
Victor Lawrence
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Lawrence
France
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le Havre
Puerto Rico
Claude Gravagna
French Confederation of Labor
Gravagna
United Nations Fund For
Airlines Tighten Credit After 1968 Campaign Debts
Airlines sweep unpaid campaign bills from 1968 totaling about half a million dollars or more and tighten terms ahead of the 1972 race. They seek larger deposits shorter paybacks co signers and even personal guarantees from candidates before extending credit.
Wisconsin showing poor for Humphrey in Wisconsin primary
In Madison Wisconsin the last chance bid by Hubert Humphrey faces bleak prospects as Muskie gains a large lead based on strong organization and local sentiment. Freeman a former Minnesota governor solicited help but Wisconsin leaders remain neutral or aligned with Muskie or McGovern.
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Muskie
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Gaylord Nelson
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Bert McNamara
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Harvey Kitzman
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Kitzman
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CBS Accused of Plagiarism in Pentagon Documentary
A 1971 scholarly study argues CBS copied Fulbright’s critique from his speeches and writings in The Selling of the Pentagon. Rogers and Clevenger claim the documentary mirrors Fulbright’s themes and uses similar supporting materials, alleging political propaganda and plagiarism.
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Quarterly Journal of Speech
Jimmie N. Rogers
Theodore Clevenger, Jr
Pentagon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
J. Wil
Fulbright
Rogers
Clevenger
Rogers - Clevenger
Nixon moves to quell revolt within Republican ranks
President Nixon seeks to reassure right wing conservatives backing his aim to keep America No 1 in technology economics and military strength. Dent reports a split over China trips and defense spending but says major figures like Goldwater Tower Thurmond Arlott Reagan stay loyal. House conservatives led by Devine show strong support despite Ashbrook chatter.
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Ashbrook
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Florida
Human Events
National Review
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Russia
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Arizona
John Tower
Texas
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Gordon Arlott
Colorado
Sam Devine
House
Reagan
Christmas on the 25th clashes with pro football playoffs
Washington reports rising protest as Christmas Eve schedule clashes with two nationwide televised playoff games. Andy Aurora of the United Football Watchers of America advocates congressional action and a probe into who fixed the calendar to sabotage TV ratings.
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Andy Aurora
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America
Holly
CBS Defends Fulbright Focus in 1972 Defense Coverage
The piece argues CBS biased toward Fulbright in a documentary with statistics from his earlier speeches and statements. It claims most interview subjects were Fulbright picks and that Mudd repeated Fulbright assertions, amid broader concerns over TV hostility to U S defense needs as 1972 debates loom.
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Monroe News Star historical masthead notes and staff roster
The Monroe News Star was published as a second class matter from Monroe post office dated June 1 1939 under the 1879 act. It lists publishers editors and executives over decades and notes AP affiliation and independence. The paper operates from North 4th and Olive Monroe with a national advertising network and nonpartisan editorial stance.
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News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
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Olive Streets
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Wilson Ewing
Robert Ewing Jr
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