Ethnic Power and White Fear in Urban America
The piece analyzes white working class dismay amid inflation, taxes, and city crime while noting rising Black political power in Newark and other cities. It cites fear of Black mayors, polarization, and a Catholic University conference promoting ethnic pride and organized action to counter right wing backlash.
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Cleveland
Gary
Ind
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N.J
Hugh Adini
Catholic University
Monsignor Baroni
Short Pencil and the Punchcard Vote Debacle in Chicago
A precinct official nicknamed Short Pencil allegedly concealed a very short pencil to add Democratic votes. Spoiled ballots in Los Angeles County arose from punchcard flaws and alleged clerk interference. Training for voters and clerks is urged to prevent repeats and avoid Los Angeles County becoming Chicago by accident.
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Chicago
Short Pencil
Los Angeles County
Indians of All Tribes at Alcatraz demand self rule
A letter urges support for the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz requesting control for a Center for Native American Studies an Indian Spiritual Center an Ecology Center an Indian Training School and an American Indian Museum arguing treaty 1868 rights and asking citizens to press President Nixon Interior Secretary and Congress to grant the deed. George R Bell edits this letter to editor expressing views on Indigenous self determination and criticizing recent school debate on Black Panther activities.
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Alcatraz
Ourself
United States
Nixon
Secretary of Interior
Bibles for Biafra Misses Global Aid Efforts
Seal Beach reader criticizes Sydney Harris for underreporting international aid to Biafra. He cites countries and organizations delivering food clothing and medical help, and notes missionaries have built hospitals taught farming and housing methods while also providing Bibles.
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Sydney Harris
Biafra
Seal Beach
C. J. Schmenger
Weeds in the Home Display Thank You Note
Mrs. Mabel N Myers of Long Beach expresses thanks for Curt Johnson's weed photograph in the Independent Press Telegram. She notes a personal display of dried weeds from weeks ago, praising their graceful lines and recalling her son’s work titled Even a Weed Knows the Smile of God.
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Curt Johnson
Independent Press Telegram
Britain Turns Right in Vote Offering Heath a Chance
Washington commentary notes Britons rejected the Labor government, embracing Edward Heath to steer a renewed course. The piece argues Britain’s election tightens ties with the United States and lines up easier explanations for U.S. President Nixon amid a shifting transatlantic relationship.
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Washington
Britain
Edward Heath
United States
Jess
Nixon
Heath and Nixon share paths in Asia and Europe
The article argues that Prime Minister Heath and President Nixon share internationalist views on Asia and world affairs. It notes linked Anglo American ties, Britain’s role in Europe, and Heath facing pressures from British racial politics led by Enoch Powell, whose anti immigration stance mirrors America’s national tensions. Powell’s increased majority signals strains for Heath and Labour, with imperial and economic concerns shaping policy.
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Asia
Harold Wilson
Nixon
Churchill
America
France
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Neath
George Wallace
Enoch Powell
Powell
Wallace
Cambridge
Gallup
Alabama
Right to Work Debate Stirred by Monterey Clerk Ruling
A Monterey town clerk argued unemployment pay should aid those seeking work, not those avoiding it. He cited surveys showing employers resist long hair and beards, labeling nonwork seekers as idle or unconventional. The piece ponders if automation and shifting work redefine work as duty versus privilege.
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Monterey
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