Aid to North Vietnam should serve U.S. interests
Former prisoner Philip W. Manhard urges aid to North Vietnam, arguing the best interest of the country and people requires a stable, peaceful coexistence. He cautions against emotional arguments about past abuses and urges decisions grounded in America’s broader Asian policy and world peace objectives.
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Public opinion and the Supreme Court influence on abortion
The Louis Harris poll shows shifting attitudes toward abortion after the Supreme Court ruling on first trimester freedom. Fifty two percent support the decision, while thirty four oppose and seven percent are unsure. The piece argues court actions shape public views, sometimes more than they reflect them.
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Louis Harris
Nixon
George McGovern
Harris
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Readers urge faster highways to curb smog
Letters argue rapid transit is vital but should be self supporting, with drivers funding improvements through taxes. The writers urge better highways to move traffic, reduce idle engines, and improve air quality while preserving motorists’ interests. Bellflower and Long Beach contributors criticise current funding and defend press freedoms in Watergate context.
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Bester
Bydyeay
RTP
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White House
Long Beach AG
Abortion Access Advocates Urge Easier Services
A speaker argues abortion should be readily available to prevent dangerous self harm and unintended births. The message condemns male interference and frames abortion as essential for protecting women’s health and preventing tragic outcomes.
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Yvoman
Connally delays GOP switch amid Watergate turmoil
Watergate delays longtime Texas governor John Connally's move to join the Republican Party. White House pressure argues a switch would ease suspicions, while critics warn postponement could anger Republicans. Connally weighs self-interest amid Democratic pressures and fundraising fallout.
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Connally
Dome
Texas
Asia Needs a Stronger Peace Voice
The article argues for a firmer peace stance in Asia, noting U.S. $7.5 billion aid tied to North Vietnam’s compliance with Paris cease-fire terms. It recalls Korea’s 1953 armistice and criticizes past violations, calling for renewed international mediation and potential new conference to equalize U.S. influence.
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Watergate: How the lid blew off the scandal
A sweeping account from top White House and Justice sources outlines Nixon's lack of advance knowledge, Magruder Liddy and Dean in key roles, and how pressure, denials, and new evidence led to a cascading unraveling of the Watergate cover-up. The piece details Magruder directing Liddy, the destruction of files, and the shift from initial denials to confessions and immunity talks.
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