Johnson Years Echo Civil Struggles and Fall from Power
The Johnson era ends in weariness and political peril as Vietnam escalation and domestic strife fracture support. Lyndon Johnson announces he will not seek another term, while Kennedys and McCarthy challenge his leadership and the nation grapples with race riots, protests, and a shattered unity.
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United States
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Detroit
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Newark
America
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Kerner Commission
LBJ
Mac Bird
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Eugene J. McCarthy
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McCarthy
Bobby Kennedy
New Hampshire
Chicago
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Theodore H. White
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White House
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Robert Kenney
McCarth
Richard Nixon
Vietnam cease fire prompts questions on Congress power
Post cease fire, Congress debates peace terms and presidential authority. Rep. James V. Stanton criticizes secrecy on war aims while noting the need for Congress to help maintain peace, amid questions about constitutional powers and future security. The piece weighs limitations on war powers and the path to a lasting peace with Nixon’s role and the world’s readiness.
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James V. Stanton
Ohio
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Stanton
U.S
Peace with honor ends Vietnam war after long struggle
President Nixon and Hanoi announce a ceasefire to begin January 27 at 7 p.m. EST with all POWs to be returned within 60 days and U.S. troops to withdraw in the same period. Kissinger says no outside forces may enter South Vietnam and a 1,160-member peacekeeping force will be deployed by neutral nations. An international conference will follow within 30 days with major powers.
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Hanoi
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Henry Kissinger
United States
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Cambodia
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People’s Republic of China
Great Britain
France
America
Kissinger
Mystery Why Hanoi Sought Talks in 1972
The piece questions why Hanoi shifted to negotiations with Washington on Oct 8 1972 after years of uncompromising terms. It probes possible pressure from rivals and bombing effects while challenging critics for lacking curiosity about Hanoi’s true motives and the delayed path to peace.
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U.S
Saigon
South Vietnam
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Moscow
Hanoi-Haiphong
Demilitarized Zone
Peking-Moscow
Lyndon Johnson
North Vietnam
Paris
Nixon
Philadelphia Column: Penicillin, Wood, Saints and Skunks
HAL Boyle notes mail reveals penicillin dangers and wood strength, cites ancient timbers in Turkish tombs, jokes about longevity and Azerbaijan, offers skunk exposure remedy using tomato juice, mentions patron saint Ludwina of Holland for skaters, and ends with Kin Hubbard quip on sympathizers.
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Hal Boyle
New York
United States
Soviet Republic
Azerbaijan
National Geographic Society
Ludwina of
Holland
Indiana
Kin Hubbard
Undermedicated society argues for balanced drug use
C Joseph Stetler of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association writes to Science arguing that despite overmedication concerns, many people also ignore needed medications due to access cost refusals or lack of care. He cites gains from drug therapy in lives saved and illnesses relieved.
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C. Joseph Stetler
Science
Stetler
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
Today in history January thirty first in 1973 record
On this day in history January 31 1973 Explorer I the first U S earth satellite was launched in 1958 from Cape Canaveral Florida Other events include Charles II of the Netherlands Mary of Hungary regent in 1531 Guy Fawkes execution in 1606 Lee named commander in chief in 1865 Soviet destruction at Stalingrad in 1943 U S invasion of Kwajalein in 1944 Truman hydrogen bomb order in 1950 and political unrest in Europe and Vietnam ten years ago and five years ago in Northern Ireland and Vietnam respectively
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Associated Press
United States
Robert E. Lee
Stalingrad
Pacific
Marshall Islands
Kwajalein
Harry S. Truman
Britain
France
Europe
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Northern Ireland
Norman Mailer
Carol Channing
Hatch Act limits political campaigning and donations
The Hatch Act of 1939 40 barred most nonelective government employees from active campaign participation and influence over elections. It also aimed to cap political party spending by prohibiting committee contributions over 3 000 000 dollars annually, according to the World Almanac.
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World Almanac
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
The publication accepts letters up to 500 words bearing the writer’s signature and address, which may be withheld on request. Letters must address matters of general interest and avoid poor taste to be considered for printing.
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