Nixon State of the Union sparks six great goals debate
Editorial argues President Nixon’s six goals push Congress to act on economic expansion environmental reform welfare health care and government reform. It notes risks of inflation from deficit spending and questions revenue sharing’s political viability in the 92nd Congress as it shapes Nixon’s 1972 election platform.
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Nixon
Congress
Hep
Chet Holifield
D-Calif
House
92Nd Congress
Richard Nixon
Plains
Texas
Harry Burleigh
Austin
Bureau of Reclamation
Texas Water Crisis on the High Plains Looms
An Associated Press report outlines West Texas water strain from the Ogallala Aquifer. Officials warn of drought risk, possible imported water via canal from the Mississippi, and political clashes over Plan feasibility and regional impacts.
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Lubbock
U.S
George Mahon
House Appropriations Committee
East Texas
Plains
Mahon
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Corps of Engineers
Texas Water Plan
Lower
Mississippi
Gerald Ivy
Ivy
Water, Inc
West Texas
Billy Clayton
Springlake
Appalachia
Clayton
Dallas-Fort Worth
Houston
Hugh
Charles K. Devall
Kilgore
Homer Tanner
Daingerfield
Northeast
Texas
Basin of Origin
Water needs for area to boost farm production
A World Almanac passage argues the region's fertile land level terrain and favorable climate enable extensive meat and crop production. It asserts water importation is vital for sustained growth, noting statewide importance and potential to support current residents and newcomers.
Jumping to conclusions and a city of contrasts
HAL Boyle riffs on married life urban quirks and social follies. He notes spouses resembling each other, street life in Manhattan, belief in astrology, and humorous takes on fear of flying, family dynamics, and business logic. The column surveys everyday absurdities with wry, ironic tone.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Manhattan
America
Robin
Jarring Mediates Mideast Peace as Talks Begin in New York
UN mediator Gunnar Jarring seeks a durable cease-fire and a framework for negotiations between Israel and Arab states. Israel backs withdrawal from much territory while retaining key areas. Egypt and Jordan seek secure borders and a peace accord. Moscow's stance looms ahead of the March 30 Soviet Congress.
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United Nations
N.Y
NEA
Gunnar Jarring
Middle East
Solomon
Israel
Jarring
Suez Canal
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Jordan
Golda Meir
U.N
New York
Nixon
Meir
Golan Heights
Gaza Strip
Jerusalem
Moscow
Russian Communist Party
Muskie’s California swing shows risks for front-runner
In California Senator Edmund Muskie’s five day tour he posts some gains but also miscues that worry key Democrats. He emphasized arms costs and peace yet risked provoking foreign leaders by urging views beyond governments. His taped Merv Griffin remarks and Kosygin talks prompt debate over his handling of sensitive international issues.
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Los Angeles
NEA
Edmund Muskie
California
Muskie
Merv Griffin
Kosygin
United States
Soviet Union
Averell Harriman
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Amarillo
Ogillala
A. C. Verner
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Verner
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