Environmental pact misread as race for pollution edge
Art Buchwald reports on a background briefing about a U S Soviet environmental accord pinning the United States ahead in air and water pollution control. The spokesman boasts U S superiority, noting autos energy use and consumer goods as keys while ridiculing Soviet programs and satellite imagery. The spoof underscores fears and satire about Cold War rhetoric on pollution parity.
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Downward Garden Word Puzzle Clues Mix
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Nixon Brezhnev talks reveal fearless pact and perilous ease
Nixon kept no transcript, relying on memory as he met Brezhnev in Moscow. He drafted 12 peace points to reduce tensions and secure enduring peace while averaging three to five hours of sleep. Brezhnev, a tough negotiator, accepted most of Nixon's language as talks led toward nuclear arms limits and a safer world.
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Letter to the Editor on television influence and parenting
Reba N Harmon defends writers who challenge editorials and argues parents should curb TV watching by explaining its false realism. She cites gun battle scenes, TV fantasy, and political context, noting TV holiday praise never matched reality and urging honest parent guidance.
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Today in History and a reader question about redecorating
The item lists historical events on June 12 from 1665 to 1963 and notes a modern reader query about Illinois law on apartment redecorating. It states redecorating duty depends on lease terms, with no general statutory obligation for landlords to redecorate unless the lease specifies.
McGovern surge rattles Illinois Democrats and Daley
Illinois death of political pride as George McGovern gains momentum for the Democratic nomination. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and Adlai Stevenson II face a tougher path to influence at the Miami National Convention, with factions forming around McGovern, Muskie and Walker. The state party risks three-way split amid Daley’s waning clout and Stevenson’s deferred vice presidency hopes.
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