Nixon Brandy and Cigars In the Old Days Editorial
Editorial argues that historic casual presidential press conferences gave the public clearer access. It proposes a private dinner with Nixon and several reporters, without cameras, to record a candid dialogue over a tape recorder. Transcripts and post interviews would then inform balanced coverage.
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Calvin Coolidge
Washington Press Corps
Nixon
White House
Washington
San Clemente
Mrs. N
Mr. N
Governor Reagan and convict labor ruling in California
An appellate court ruled Governor Reagan must follow the California Constitution as written on convict labor. The 36 word section bans letting convicts out by contract, limiting state role to state-operated projects. The 1968 decision cites labor shortages yet clarifies the constitutional constraint.
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Reagan
California
Supreme Court
U.S
Language in America by Charl Dun Laird reviewed
The World 14 explores Charlton Laird’s study of Americas as a lab for languages from ancient times to the future. It argues varied dialects span the territories now part of the United States and Canada with Siberian origins shaping early speech. It also notes Jerusalem’s spiritual stature amid debates over urban plans and the Holy City's enduring meaning.
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B.C
Prof
Laird
United States
Canadia
Alaska
Charlton Laird
Americas
David
Jerusalem
Sraeli
Jerusatem
Holy City
1972 campaign begins early with new tactics and youth vote
The piece notes early signs of the 1972 race with candidates using capital TV spaces and hiring strategists. It highlights Senator Muskie's Middle East trip, McGovern's party reforms, and rising interest in the 18 to 21 vote after the Supreme Court ruling. It discusses Gardner's Independent lobby and Nixon's cautious stance on youth support and reform.
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New York
America
Hall
Muskie
Israel
Egypt
West Germany
Soviet Union
George McGovern
South Dakota
White House
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Nixon
John Kennedy
People's Lobby
John Gardner
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Carnegie Foundation
Independent
Mugwump Organi
Mitchell
Gardner
Common Cause
John Lindsay
Virginia’s Lie About Washington Birth Sparks Monday Holiday Law Talk
A humorous column argues the federal Monday Holiday Law reshuffles holidays from February 22 to the third Monday, shifting observances like Washington’s birthday, Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. It notes Virginia’s local adoption, mentions reactions from travel agents and others, and lightly jokes about moving Christmas.
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Washington
UPI
Virginia
George Washington
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Congress
District of Columbi
Leif Ericsson
Nov
Nore
Richard Poff
R.a
Bid for Navy vote in Long Beach letters to editor
Readers urge a Yes vote in the February school election noting that tax funding supports education, infrastructure, and future prosperity. Letters from residents including Tam a property owner and Navy personnel appeal to support for public schools and oil fund reallocation.
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Navy
Long Beach
Finance Realty
Disneyland
Los Alamitos
Henry PO Legeric TR
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Christian Science Monitor
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Beartiig
Montign
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James Reston
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Roosevelt
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Naomi 4. Celler
Mary Nicnoll
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