Nixon Ultimatum on Hanoi Sparks Peace Negotiations
The analysis suggests Nixon's cease-fire offer mirrors Hanoi gains and avoids a direct blockade. It posits North Vietnam could retain captured territory, while mining Haiphong would not derail Ho Chi Minh’s advance. Rumors of a broader deal involving China and the USSR surface amid questions of inside knowledge.
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Nixon
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Hue
South Vietnam
Laos
Mr. Nixon
China
Chou En-lai
Russia
Leonid Brezhnev
Nixon Moscow trip seen as path to arms talks and peace
Editorial notes Nixon prepares for a Moscow summit not a state visit and hints at a possible initial arms control pact. It discusses Russian concern over adherence, the possible role of Soviet and Egyptian dynamics, and Germany as key to European security while Brandt seeks non aggression deals with the Soviet Union and Poland.
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Nixon
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Russia
Indochina
Middle East
Podgorny
Vietnam
Sadat
Egypt
Europe
Germany
Willy Brandt
Soviet Union
Poland
Brandt
Peking
Equal Rights Amendment Debate Divides States
The article argues against a broad federal equal rights amendment for women, noting 16 states ratified while four rejected. It warns of chaotic effects on existing laws, cites constitutional concerns, and contends the issue is inflated by election year rhetoric rather than necessity. It urges equality under law without sweeping changes.
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United States
California
Oklahoma
Vermont
Connecticut
Washington
McGovern eyes delegate gains in Michigan primary
In Michigan on May 16 Sen. George McGovern builds an aggressive field operation with over 50 headquarters and 3,000 to 4,000 volunteers aiming to pick up 132 delegates. He trails Wallace in polls but seeks gains amid internal strategy debates and heavy UAW support for Humphrey shifting between candidates.
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NBA
George McGovern
Michigan
George Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Upper Peninsula
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Wisconsin
Humphrey
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Ohio
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Wallace
Alabama
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Leonard Woodcock
Edmund Muskie
Woodcock
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Hubert
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Nixon
Today in History May 16 1972 Highlights and Birthdays
On this date numerous events are noted including the first Massachusetts state constitution in 1775, Marie Antoinette’s marriage in 1770, and Canada’s British Columbia joining in 1871. Also listed are a 1927 tax ruling for bootleggers, 1935 pact between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia, and comments on US prisoner and European military topics. Henry Fonda’s birthday and Franklin’s Thought for today are included.
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United States
Massachusetts
Marie Antoinette
Louis XVI
France
British Columbia
Canada
U.S. Supreme Court
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Paris
Ussr
U.S
Thailand
Laos
Charles de Gaulle
Europe
Henry Fonda
Benjamin Franklin
Readers Letters Policy and Submission Rules
The newspaper invites letters to the editor limited to 500 words with the writer’s signature and address, which may be withheld upon request. Letters should be of general interest and not in poor taste to be considered for printing.
If We Lived in a Small Town Then No One Would Look Like Fred
HAL BOYLE recalls a Manhattan luncheon tale about a rumor of a bar encounter. Jack notes how big cities breed mistaken identity and public gossip as Fred denies any closeted affair. The piece ends with a wistful contrast to small towns where unique faces reduce misread accusations.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Jack
Manhattan
Fred
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Leotard Invention Attributed To Lyie Beck In 1831
On this date in history the Copley News Service notes Lyie Beck, an insurance agent, hiked up holes in toe socks and invented leotards. The item carries a playful note inviting readers to send favorite dates for a complete set of This Date in History encyclopedias.
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Lyie Beck
Encylopedias
Perry Snell
Pecos Yesterdays: B Y P U Elects Officers and Music
The B Y P U met Sunday evening with Mrs T Y Casey presiding in the absence of the president and VP Basill Mims was elected second vice president A growing turnout is expected for the next meeting to hear a literary program led by Mrs George Brooks Ira J Bell returned from Tulsa and other oil centers reporting strong interest from major companies in Bell Toyah Bell and River tests as well as others Progress at the Bell well continues though cavings slow the work with about forty feet of cavings left to remove before casing and drilling the gas formations
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B.Y.P.U
T. Y. Casey
Basill Mims
George Brooks
Ira J. Bell
Pecos
Tulsa
Wichita Falls
Bell
Toyah Bell
Parochiaid debate splits along church state lines
The piece surveys supports and foes of government aid to nonpublic schools. It notes Humphrey backing tax credits, Nixon support, and court rulings striking down parochial aid programs. A Cleveland priest warns of civil disobedience while an amendment solution is urged, with tax-deductible gifts as an alternative.
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Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
New York
Ohio
William N. Novicky
Cleveland
U.S
Congress
Taxidermy now allowed in Howard County zoning rules
Howard County zoning board approves new regulations permitting taxidermists to operate in the county for the first time in its history. The change marks a legal entry for taxidermy businesses within the jurisdiction.
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Ellicott City
Howard County
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