Nationalism as the driving force in world politics
Dispatches from Hong Kong Moscow and Prague report Communist nations clashing over nationalism and reform. Moscow rejects Pe King’s frontier clash as baseless while Prague bids for Workers Councils. Readers are urged to see nationalism as the dominant global force ahead of ideology.
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Hong Kong
China
Soviet Union
Moscow
Peking
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Washington
Pentagon
House
UPI
California Assembly Repeals Odometer Bill After Backlash
California assemblymen unanimously repealed the odometer bill that allowed disconnecting mileage gauges on new cars. The party had faced heavy buyer complaints as lawmakers admitted their error and urged the Senate to act to erase the mistake.
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California
Open Forum Letters Debate Campus Control and Politics
Readers tile opinions on higher education and campus governance arguing for voter input on faculty decisions while warning against militant minority control. Editors Edward Mike Moore Burgess Scholz weigh in on elections and military discipline and unions.
Rent-a-Radical Dealer Hauls In Political Party Gear
A quirky exchange features Grapley Grommet and President Sibly horne as Rent-a-Radical presents its franchised service. The dialogue hints at supplying radicals for social events and political occasions, with hints of themed items for weddings and parties.
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Grapley Grommet
Rent-a-Radical
Siblyhorne
Arte
Radical University Pitch Turns Campus Budget Saga
A satirical dialogue exposes how colleges bank on campus radicals as prestige and educational aids. Two administrators discuss marketing radicals as educational tools and publicity, debating funding while clashing over perceived threats and benefits. The exchange ends with branding radicals as modern audiovisual aids for lists.
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Skarewe University
Grommet
Columbia
Wisconsin
Harvard
Stanford
California
Sharene University
Scott
George
Sidlyhorne
Bost
Agnew snubs civil rights groups in letter flap
The article notes Spiro Agnew’s cool response to a request from IIOHRA chaired by Rev. Charles King Jr. for a meeting on race relations. The 20 year old organization, formerly CCAD, pressed for top administration attention and to share experiences and proposals. Agnew’s office initially played down the inquiry before locating the letter.
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Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Agnew
Isohra
International
Association of Official
Charles H. King Jr
Tachra
King
Iachra
King Seeks Airing Of Civil Rights Plan With Agnew
Leaders of IAQHRA press for enforcement strengthening and a single Equal Employment Opportunity Commission bureau. They report no response from Vice President Agnew after six days of meetings, a letter to him, and a possible audience after May 1. An aide to Agnew will not schedule meetings during the first 100 days, widening the communications gap.
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Agnew
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
King
Stanley Blair
Erle Minor
Iaqhra
Minor
Schizophrenia as a frame for human unity and danger
The text argues that humanity resembles a split mind, with one side capable of space travel and progress while the other drives to ruin. It warns that division and unchecked force threaten global death, urging integration and condemning provincialism and nationalism as obsolete. The piece emphasizes the need for a unified, whole humanity to avoid self-destruction.
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Moon
Hell
Nixon ally warns Agnew on civil rights enforcement
The passage argues that enforcing existing civil rights laws is crucial to avoid America becoming two separate societies. It asserts human relations commissions must enforce these laws and cautions Agnew against ignoring their significance, warning it could be an impediment to Nixon.
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Varriew
Nixon
Agnew
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of Technology Opinion
Sydney Harris contrasts two paths in science and society. He warns that rapid advances could feed human progress or amplify prejudice and conflict, urging rational use of power. He argues civilization must align innovation with humane aims to ensure global stability.
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Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Should 18 year olds vote in Paramount poll
Sidewalk survey in Paramount asks residents and workers about lowering the voting age to 18. Sonny Genera says yes if they can fight a war, while Daniel Olson argues maturity is lacking at 18. Ernest Smith supports giving younger citizens the vote for early civic skills. Albert Hitz says mixed views, citing his son and others.
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Sonny Genera
Paramount
Ernest H. Smith
Bellflower
Albert Hitz
Long Beach
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Arthur Hoppe
Grammer
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Conference of Commissions Against Discrimination
Sydney Harris
Paramount Business District
Daniel Olson
Welder
Jack van Haaster
James Reilly
Lakewood
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