Who loves a computer and gender roles clash
An editorial critiques Dr. Phyllis Chesler and her interview on sexism and racism, arguing against the idea that men or women inherently worship machines. It notes newsroom familiarity with tape recorders and computers, questions the machine mystique, and compares gendered stereotypes in driving and tech attitudes.
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Phyllis Chesler
Chesler
New York
Changes
Dr. Chesler
Elsa
Tax deduction proposed for blood donations in Congress
A bill, H R 700, would grant a $25 income tax deduction per pint of blood donated to a nonprofit, capping at five pints and $125 per year. Supporters say it could ease a national blood shortage and reduce hospital reliance on commercial blood banks, urged for consideration by Congress and California lawmakers.
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Olympic
Finland
Stockholm
Death penalty debate and housing plan draw reader letters
A letter writer urges mandatory death for murder except politicians, criticizing self protection for leaders. Others question income based housing subsidies and call for broader, inclusive housing terms. A reader complains about violent protests during the inauguration and defends national symbols.
Lyndon Johnson in Scandinavia A Roomful of Doubt
Before becoming president Lyndon Johnson made a goodwill Scandinavia visit that exposed insecurities in his power sense. He and companions sought purpose in a trip that nearly devolved into a diplomatic near-disaster while he chased a new trophy.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Scandinavia
Johnson
Far East
Lyndon Johnson’s VN policy and public zeal contrasted
The piece critiques Lyndon Johnson’s Vietnam stance, noting his refusal to declare a holy war or mobilize reserves, while detailing his irritability on a European trip. It argues his restraint avoided wider domestic upheaval but failed to sway opponents and worsened public draft tensions.
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Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
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France
Vietnam
Algeria
Rough road for programs in second term start
Washington faces a tough path as inaugural festivities mark the administration’s second term. The president pledged to tackle future challenges, signaling difficult reforms ahead while the city absorbs the ceremonial launch.
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Washington
Nixon Faces Tough Second Term As Congress Pushes Back
Walter T. Ridder argues that most presidents struggle in their second terms due to term limits and weaker majorities. He notes Nixon lacks Roosevelt style support, faces a hostile Democratic Congress, and anticipated threats to defense funding, executive privilege, and congressional power.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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House of Representatives
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Hii
Johnsons splendid vision and tragic failure in Vietnam
A retrospective on Lyndon Johnson recounts his New Deal tilt, race equity aims, and Asia focus. It notes his misreading of public opinion, the strain of Vietnam policy on his Great Society, and his inability to unite the nation or secure international support, leaving his grand vision unfulfilled.
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