Judges Race Over Mediocrity In Carswell Nomination
The piece discusses Sen Roman Hruska defending Judge Carswell against charges of mediocrity while weighing the judge’s record on race and integration. It notes Lincoln's and Warren's varied Supreme Court paths and argues mediocrity should not be a primary factor in confirming Carswell, highlighting evidence on racial stances and jury integration.
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Education reform and youth voting debate in San Pedro
Letter writer urges urgent questions on compulsory education, funding use, and curriculum, advocating a more positive, creative approach. A reader reply argues youths deserve a voice in government, criticizing current voters and endorsing broader youth enfranchisement. Jean Potter, San Pedro, signs off.
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Finch says friends hug him too close in Washington
Washington insider Robert H. Finch, secretary of health, education and welfare, notes that politicians often seek closer ties than enemies. He recalls past battles over deputy and assistant secretary appointments and civil rights office fights during the Nixon administration.
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Finch Rivalry Tie to California Senate Race
A look at Lou Finch and George Murphy in California politics as Finch eyes a U.S. Senate seat, facing Murphy’s unresolved re election and a forged controversy over Murphy’s ties to Technicolor and paid housing. The piece notes intraparty splits among Republicans and hints at Finch’s perceived influence and rival factions.
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Muggeridge ends American lecture tour with sour notes
In a Chicago Tribune Magazine piece Malcolm Muggeridge announces his final American lectures. He mocks hosts, food, and audiences while acknowledging the value of cross country tours for new voices, different faces, and regional news. The piece contrasts Muggeridge's nostalgia with a defender's praise of campus and adult audiences alike.
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Vaudeville Returns to Washington Gridiron Dinner Show
The Gridiron Club dinner in Washington ended with a vaudeville style moment as President Nixon and Vice President Agnew walked on stage. Nixon, not delivering the usual toast, appeared in the spotlight with Agnew, a scene later described as a revealing act. Reporters outside the room learned of the off the record event.
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Presidents and Agnew share piano duet in Gridiron show
The event featured First Lady and Agnew as a lively duo on stage with Nixon, with mock Southern strategy denial, a piano medley of presidential tunes, and a final rousing rendition of God Bless America that drew the audience to its feet. The exchange highlighted a playful administration unity theme amid political critique.
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New Writing in Czechoslovakia and Symbol and Script
Penguin publishes New Writing in Czechoslovakia edited by George Iheiner featuring 25 Czech authors translated to English, presenting fresh aftershocks of reform era writing behind the Iron Curtain. Also, Tans Jenson’s Symbol and Script translated from German by George Unwin surveys alphabets and scripts from hieroglyphs to modern runic systems, with 600 illustrations and tables.
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