Mayhem in Paris Talks Yet No Peace Breakthrough Seen
The piece surveys Nixon’s 1969 Vietnam diplomacy. Harriman and Shriver blame Thieu for derailing early talks, asserting North Vietnam signaled intent to negotiate only to be blocked by Saigon. Lodge disputes any 1969 peace chance, noting Hanoi’s demand for unilateral US withdrawal. Commentary hints at election-year timing shaping views on the war and leadership.
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Vietnam
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U.S
France
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Lodge
Saigon
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Shriver
Miniature electronic calculator changes home life
Editorial argues pocket size microelectronics will transform budgeting, shopping, taxes, education and home projects like carpentry. It cites Pascal and historic cost drops, noting a basic calculator helps compare store deals and streamline time payments, investments, and classroom math. Industry leader Sam Carlson predicts a similar impact as the power saw on trades.
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Blaise Pascal
Sam Carlson
Hockwell Microelectronics Company
Carpenters and
China Rise from Past Humiliation and Mobilized Power
The piece analyzes China’s rebirth mood after Western humiliations, noting 800 million people mobilized under state planners. It contrasts Mao cult and party discipline with Chou En-lai’s poised, intelligent leadership seen during Nixon visit events in Beijing.
Weather forecast negligence and government liability
A 1972 ABA feature explains that general weather forecasting is not a guarantee, so suits arising from broad forecasts fail. It notes a rare exception where specific local negligence, such as failing to warn a departing plane, can make the government liable for damages. Written by Will Bernard.
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Weather Bureau
Trial Lawyers on Trial at 26th Convention in St Louis
Newly elected president of the Trial Lawyers Association, a 43 year old Tennessee attorney, attacks corporations and the insurance industry. He urges the 27,000 member group to champion consumer rights, while critics say no fault reform would cut auto liability costs.
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Trial Lawyers Association
Anual
St. Louis
Lee
Tennessee
Virginia Knauer
Consumer Affairs
Thi
Roman candidates wore white togas in elections
The World Almanac notes that in ancient Rome a political candidate was a person dressed in white to impress voters during campaigns. The term candidate derives from the Roman practice of wearing white.
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Rome
World Almanac
GOP debates opening up the 1976 Republican convention
The Miami Beach report notes Republicans tease larger delegate pools for 1976 and beyond with more women, youth, and Black delegates. It contrasts GOP caution with Democratic chaos, citing Rules Committee votes, state contrasts, and fears over liberal reform while aiming to balance smaller states amid a changing political tide.
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Miami Beach
NEA
Nixon
Agnew
California
Missouri
Rhode Island
Religious Newsmakers Highlight Year in World Faith
A survey of 1972 religious events notes Bishop Fulton J. Sheen drew crowds in Lent services with no ads. Angela Davis case provoked church debate and a surprising fair trial trend for blacks. The year featured Rome bishops meetings endorsing celibacy, a mixed arts reception to Kennedy Center rock scripture, and Billy Graham’s rising global leadership.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
Paul
Corinthians
Washington State
Angela Davis
United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
New York Council of Churches
Family of Man
Bob Hope
Mr. Hope
William Wesley Peters
Svetlana Stalina
Minnesota
Peters
Catholic Bishops Meeting
Rome
Congress
John F. Kennedy Center
Leonard Bernstein
Metz Rollins
Billy Graham
Spain
Middle East
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