Draft cannot punish the young rebels across draft boards
The June 6 appeals court ruling says the draft with quick induction cannot be used to punish demonstrators. Rep. Edward Koch reports boards ignore the decision, following Gen Hershey's 1967 practices. Nixon hopes to move away from the draft, yet shows no immediate plan.
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U.S. Court of Appeals
New Republic Notes
Edward Koch
D-Ny
Selective Service
Appeals
Lewis B. Hershey
Tvin
Koch
Letters to Editors on democracy and county charter debate
Readers discuss school curriculums on controversial subjects and democracy vs totalitarianism, county charter proposals for Los Angeles County Long Beach area, and air show impacts. Contributions from Conrad Housley Joyce Tubs Paul B Wilcox and others, plus a reader recounting jet noise fear.
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Long Beach
Board of Education
Conrad Housley
L.A
Gitizens
Marvin Tincher
Don Gill
Harvey B. Freeman
John P. Delano
Charles Vickers
Sam Roberts
Paul B, Wilcox
Inquest Debate Surrounds Mary Jo Kennedy Death
The text suggests the inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death is used to probe Edward Kennedy’s actions rather than a true criminal investigation. It notes no crime beyond failing to report the accident promptly and frames the proceeding as a political trial rather than a fresh homicide inquiry.
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Tata
Mary Jo
Edward Kennedy
Tile
Actal
Kennedy Brothers
Art work is a work of art NEW YORK President Nixon's idea
The piece discusses welfare training and the meaning of suitable jobs, highlighting the contrast between narrow, cramped outcomes and broader life quality. Stuart Scheftel points to performing arts as valuable training, noting city youth programs and a recent street Macbeth production produced by professionals and volunteers.
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New York
Nixon
Stuart Scheftel
New York City
John Ringkamp
Four Juilliard scholars emerge from Broadway scene
Flora Lewis notes four performers winning four-year Juilliard School scholarships amid New York cultural efforts. The piece discusses arts funding, Nixon welfare ideas, and minority talent, arguing art strengthens communities and economy, with Medici book review closing.
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Juilliard School of Drama
U.S
Napoleon figures in US politics misread as emperor dream
A humorous piece imagines Napoleon Bonaparte aging into a US political aspirant. He studies Senator Muskie’s tactics, seeks not to be emperor, and reluctantly pursues a national career after mocking reactions in Paris and Washington. He ends up a high paid New York hairdresser.
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Washington
Napoleon
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Senator Muskie
Josephine
Cherie
la Muskie
Etats-Unis
Les Etats-Unis
le Muskie
France
Meet
Press
Les Dents de la Presse
Robespierre
la France
Provence
Jean-Louis le Boeuf
le Boeuf
United States
Napoeon
New York
Kennedy Senator's Inquest Credibility Trial The Chappaquiddick Case
A legal examination frames the inquest as a credibility trial for the senator, not a typical court proceeding. Questions surround the July 18 accident statements, the Dike Road turn, alleged drinking, and whether familiar roads or prior ferry trips explain the crash. The court must demand full candor and testimony from all involved.
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Main Street
Chappaquiddick
Edgartown
Dike
Dike Road
Uni
Flower
Ferry Road
Fie
Markham
Ma Jo
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South Vietnam
Thailand
Joyce Tubls
USA
Donald J. Wallace
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Wallateler Independent, Press-Telegram
Flora Lewis
Brooklyn
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Kean
Andy Thomas
Howard Dieta
America
Marcel Brion
Florence
Academie Francaise
Paris
Russell Baker
James Skilpatrick
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