Editorial on Berrigan Case and Kissinger Conspiracy Charge
The piece argues Father Philip Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth MedAlister were convicted of smuggling letters at Lewisburg Prison. It questions the value of pursuing a conspiracy charge linked to a Westport mock trial plan aimed at Henry Kissinger and urges prosecutors to avoid further prosecution in favor of prudence and justice.
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Philip Berrigan
Elizabeth MedAlister
Lewisburg
Ramsey Clark
U.S
Clark
J. Edgar Hoover
Henry Kissinwie
Westport
Conn
Henry Kissinger
FBI
Father Berrigan
California lawmakers urged to outlaw school paddling
State Senator Mervyn Dymally, a former teacher, plans to introduce a bill to ban spanking in California schools. Most of the state's good districts already bar paddling. advocates say a statewide ban would prevent injuries and reduce teachers' temper loss.
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Mervyn Dymally
California
Letters to the editor More Jack Andersons
A reader argues against large conglomerates and in favor of distributing opportunities through public higher education. The writer cites automation and foreign trade as unemployment drivers, supports scholarships for practical skills, and praises investigative voices like Jack Anderson and Ralph Nader.
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Jack Anderson
ITT
Cal State
Long Beach
James II
Shommaker
Minua Columm
Jack Andersons
Ralph Naders
Long Beach Co
Sims
Ramp control on the San Diego Freeway causes long delays
The author describes a 25 minute congestion on the San Diego Freeway in Long Beach far exceeding the usual five minutes. They argue traffic control aims to push motorists to alternate routes while access to Orange County remains limited, raising pollution and frustration. Westminster ROBERT A. CUMMINGS voices concern about noisy vehicles and calls for fines.
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San Diego
Long Beach
Orange County
Westminster Robert A. Cummings
Reasons for the Viet attack and political aims in Vietnam
Analysis notes fixed Communist objectives in the South Vietnam offensive including overthrow of the Thieu government and formation of a coalition with the Communists to influence U.S. policy. It contrasts with the 1968 Tet offensive and discusses Nixon's withdrawal pace, psychological effects, and the limits of airpower versus ground forces.
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South Vietnam
Quang Tri
Saigon
Vietnam
Nguyen Vang Thien
Nixon
U.S
Campaign finance rules take effect to curb influence
New campaign finance regulations curb spending and mandate full disclosure of contributions and expenses. First tests come before the April 25 primaries in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, with reporting required from candidates and committees. Monitoring is by the Office of Federal Elections, the House clerk, and the Senate secretary.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
George McGovern
D-S.b
Alan Craftston
D Calif
Barry Goldwater
H-Ariz
Office of Federal Elections
General Accounting Office
GAO
House of Representatives
House
Senate
W. Tat Jennings
Virginia
Jennings
House Committee On Administration
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Campaign finance reform sparks backlash and watchdog push
Rep Sam Devine denounces the new disclosure law as an atrocity and seeks repeal to roll back to the 1925 loophole regime. Common Cause mobilizes its 220,000 members to monitor compliance, threaten court action, and warn that disclosures may overwhelm media channels. Wertheimer argues against clerks or bipartisan committees overseeing enforcement. The law narrows but does not close loopholes, removing the $5,000 contribution limit and keeping many candidate support committees in play. The push aims to reveal special interests’ privileged role in politics.
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Jennings’ Committee
Sam Devine
Ohio
Common Cause
Fred Wertheimer
House
Senate
Hays
Wertheimer
Wisconsin results raise doubts about anti establishment appeal
In Wooster Ohio students and faculty debated Wisconsin primary outcomes. They noted McGovern Wallace combined 42 percent, Muskie and Humphrey barely topping McGovern, Lindsay close to Henry Jackson, and Wallace dropping antibusing in favor of tax reform appeals for working men. The piece argues tax reform and wealth distribution shape anti establishment votes.
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Wooster
Ohio
McGovern
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Wisconsin
Wallace
College of Wooster
McGovern and Wallace
Edmund Muskle
Hubert Humphrey
Jiohn Lindsay
New York
Henry Jackson
Washington
George Wallace
Florida
George McGovern
Alabama
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