Editorials Right and wrong in Vietnam advice
Analyzes past U.S. leaders positions on Vietnam from Eisenhower Kennedy McNamara Johnson, noting they were right at times and wrong at others. Warns against recriminations and suggests judging leaders by the nuance of evolving views rather than declaring some always right or evil.
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America
Vietnam
Dwight Eisenhower
U.S
United States
Indochina
Kennedy
Robert McNamara
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Allont
Nguyen van Thien
Dien
Taylor
Ngo Dinh Diem
Mike Moyko
Southeast Asia
Royko
McGeorge Bundy
Dean Rusk
Nixon
Eugene McCarthy
Ronald Cocome
Washington, D.C
Keep the primaries and regional election ideas debated
The piece argues against a national primary and supports state primaries for direct candidate contact. It notes regional primaries could work, cites Oregon Washington Idaho and Nevada as possible examples, and defends California's June 8 primary as wise to avoid overconcentration on one state.
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New Hampshire
Indiana
New England
Midwest
Oregon
Washington
Idlaho
Nevada
California
Ford could Unholster Rocky Against Reagan
Ford aides fear Reagan challenges Ford’s political standing as Reagan tours the country with a high profile campaign. The piece argues Rockefeller could energize party fundraising and policy messaging, serving as an emissary to heal the GOP and blunt Reagan’s momentum.
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Ford
Reagan
White House
Rockefeller
Ord
Nelson Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Taylor on Vietnam and the lessons learned
Gen Maxwell D. Taylor argues there were no heroes in the Vietnam conflict and that the United States failed to enforce the cease fire, withdrew aid, and bears responsibility for a “helluva mess.” He suggests recognizing a Communist-dominated Saigon government may be necessary and notes continued involvement through study of past errors while criticizing Western media for focusing on negative news.
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McNamara
Lyndon Johnson
America
Vietnam
Washington
Maxwell D. ‘Taylor
Massachusetts Avenue
Taylor
Dies
Diem
Thieu
Wey
Wei
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Chi Minh
U.S
Saigon
Southwast Asia
Henry A. Kissipper
Hanoi
Asia
United States
Letters to the editor section challenges policing terms
Readers discuss how terms for police officers shape public language. Contributors reference Royko and McNamara era policy, advocate listening to leaders who acted correctly, and question the pledge of allegiance's meaning amidst school routines. A final note questions refugee housing and political sentiment.
Patient Defends Physicians Against Kroek Criticism
A May 1 letter from a patient praises physicians, noting long hours, hard work, ongoing education, and kindness. The writer urges self discipline within the medical association, defending doctors from external scrutiny and asserting their integrity while accusing critics of decrying every penny doctors earn.
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Pat Kroek
Firestorm over Chief Davis gun policy stance
A critic attacks Chief Davis for opposing gun control stating his remarks misuse office and fuel for gun advocates. The note argues shootings continue and suggests removal of the chief as a solution.
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Davis
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