Editorials Going to Kansas City
The piece discusses choosing Kansas City Missouri as the 1976 Republican convention site over New York San Francisco and Los Angeles. It notes Kansas City’s unifying appeal while recalling Missouri’s border state history and Hoover’s 1928 nomination. It contrasts with New York City as a Democratic site, citing 1924 and John W. Davis’s 28.8 percent result.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas
Dorothy
Kansas City
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America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
New York City
John W. Davis
Hazards of the dance lessons fraud warning voice
A 1, PT article warns about dance studios selling costly lessons to seniors and signing them for expensive cruises. It notes the cited case is not named and stresses most businesses act fairly while advising readers to review contracts, consult a lawyer or the Better Business Bureau, and contact the city Consumer Affairs department if in doubt.
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Better Business Bureau
United States
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White House
Congress
New York City
Vietnam Aims for Normal Ties with United States
An editor's note and report from Bangkok describe Vietnam and United States hopes for a normal relationship while Saigon and Hanoi insist the first move must come from Washington. Vietnamese officials say Americans could be welcomed later, with a small diplomatic mission and aid money.
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Public philosophy, factionalism, and national interests
The piece argues American factionalism rises beyond labor conflicts, driven by inflation and media emphasis on discord. It cites public servants feeling they must defend own interests, a lack of shared national philosophy, and calls for rediscovering proven civic duties and timeless truths.
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America
Letter Writers Rally Against Foreign Aid and Welfare Policy
Readers denounce food giveaways to Russia, urge keeping food at home and lowering prices. They attack welfare credits for employers hiring AFDC mothers and warn of abuse, calling for reform. A second letter cites fears among American Jews about Middle East policy and warns of Kissinger’s role in Israel’s security.
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