Land of golden opportunity in presidential TV power
A new study by the 20th Century Fund, published by Basic Books, criticizes the presidents for using prime time TV to shape public opinion. Led by Newton Minow, the report argues Nixon used TV most effectively, with 32 prime time appearances in 40 months, and outlines reforms for fairer media access and debates to curb money in campaigns.
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20Th Century Fund
Basic Books
Federal Communications Commission
Newton N. Minow
Minow
Nixon
Moscow
Johnson
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Nixon under attack but not a hero says our view
Editorial argues Nixon is unfairly vilified by opponents and major press attacks. It defends him as a capable leader while acknowledging flaws, calls for balanced critique, and urges strong public support against relentless campaigns.
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United States
White House
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
National Labor
George Meany
Meany
Man Behind
The
Congress
Lag in supply forecast by government studies
A compilation notes government researchers warned a decade ago about fuel and food supply gaps as population grows. It cites a 1965 National Commission on Food and Fiber, urges coordinated action, and discusses energy potential in coal and oil shale, later predicting solar, geothermal, and fusion roles. It also covers corporate profits, price relief needs, wage growth, and rising mortgage delinquencies as signs of financial strain.
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Columbia Graduate School of Business
C.W. Cook
General Foods Corp
Johnson
National Commission On Food and Fiber
United States
U.S
Commerce Department
Union Carbide
William Pardoe
San Francisco
Labor Department
Knights and Dragons in the Nixon Era Reflect on Leaks
A discussion on Archibald Cox and Nixon involving alleged leaks to senators Kennedy and Hart, with reactions to leaks and the Israeli-Arab cease-fire crisis. The piece questions partisanship and media portrayals, noting Reston's claim that the President sought daily crises to distract from domestic troubles.
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Knights In Shining Armor
Archibald Cox
Galahad
Nixon
Cox
Senate Judicial Committee
ITT
Richard Kleindienst
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Phillip Hart
Michigan
Democratic Party
James
Scotty
Reston
New York Times
Middle East
Pecos Enterprise marks a century of local reporting
The Pecos Enterprise, part of the Buckner News Alliance, continues its long tradition of daily news coverage since 1887, delivering regional reporting, community notices, and local interest stories to residents of Pecos and surrounding areas.
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Buckner News Alliance
Today in History November 6 1973 Highlights
On this date many events are noted including Lincoln’s 1860 election and Washington’s 1792 re-election. Gandhi’s 1913 arrest, women’s suffrage in New York 1917 and Mussolini’s 1926 ban on opposition parties are listed along with other historical milestones and notable birthdays.
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Associated Press
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Mahatma Gandhi
New York State
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
India
U.N. General Assembly
South Africa
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Berlin
Richard M
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Summary
A list states letters must bear signature and address, writer address withheld on request, limit 500 words, must be of general interest, and letters in poor taste will not be considered. This notice outlines submission rules for readers.
Johnny Appleseed of higher learning Walter Hendricks
HAL BOYLE profiles 81-year-old Walter Hendricks a controversial American education innovator who founded Marlboro Windham and Mark Hopkins Colleges. A former Amherst and IIT administrator who studied with Frost and promoted flexible cafeteria style learning, Hendricks remains involved in writing and education debates.
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Hal Boyle Putney
Johnny Appleseed
Higher Learning In
America
Walter Hendricks
Dr. Hendricks
Chicago
Amherst College
Biarritz
Flora
Marlboro
Frost
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Dorothy Thompson
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Windham
Ellsworth Bunker
Edward Durell Stone
Hendricks
Vermont
Brattleboro
Mark Hopkins College
Robert Frost
Pacific Northwest Energy Crisis Hits Governors Office
Governor Tom McCall of Oregon describes a regional electric shortfall caused by water power limits at Grand Coulee and Bonneville. He enforces strict conservation as Oregon and Washington cut lighting and heat while coordinating with California’s oil-backed supply. The crisis highlights interdependence of Pacific Northwest States and cross state energy politics.
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Tom McCall
Oregon
Washington
Columbia River
Pacific Northwest
McCall
Washington State
Grand Coulee
Bonneville
Daniel Evans
Olympia
Seattle
California
Canada
Venezuela
Pacific
Texas lawmakers review reform laws on campaigns and lobbying
In Austin leaders from business and professions gathered to study the Texas reform laws on campaign contributions expenditures and lobbying. Officials including Secretary of State Mark White and Attorney General John Hill outlined changes and opinions while critics argued constitutional issues with HB 2. Public concerns noted include PACs stricter rules and the impact on candidates officeholders and future elections.
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Austin
Tex
Capitol
Mark White
John Hill
Texas
White
Texas Society of Association
Frank Maloney
PAC
Sharpstown
Secretary of State
Jack R. Martin
Houston
TSAE
Gene N. Fondren
Gaylord Armstrong
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Michael Stewart
Thomas Jefferson
Boyle
University of Chicago
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Armour Institute
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Galveston
TOTC
Tyler
Jack Warren
Republican Party
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O.H
Ike) Harris
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