Nixon backs Redskins in Super Bowl war of words
President Nixon plans to back the Washington Redskins against the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl with Kissinger traveling to Miami to negotiate a peace. Kissinger outlines a nine point plan including withdrawal of Dolphin players, field referees, and supporting George Allen with air power if needed.
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Art Buchwald
Washington
Nixon
Washington Redskins
Miami Dolphins
Miami
Kissinger
Dolphin
Redskin
Dolphins
George Allen
Redskins
Shula
Allen
Congress
Gulf of Rozelle
Marines Stand Fast on Brutal Training Despite Criticism
Washington reports that Marine recruits endure extreme discipline including beatings and demeaning tasks. Spokesmen defend rugged training as necessary, while challengers cite multiple deaths and abuse incidents at Parris Island and San Diego. A investigative reporter verified several cases of harsh treatment.
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Ly Jack Anderson
Washington
Marine Corps
U.S
Army
Navy
Air Force
Elmo Zumwalt
Robert Cushman
Paris Island
Matthew McKeon
Fred Esplin
Detroit
History Notes and War Prayer Controversy At Marines boot camp
A 1973 history note recalls Truman’s hydrogen bomb disclosure and other dates. It also reports on Marine Corps boot camp training at Parris Island with claims of brutality, prayer for war, and official denials of sanctioned abuse.
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Associated Press
Harry S. Truman
State of the Union
United States
Holy Roman Empire
U.S
Millard Fillmore
Cayuga County
N.Y
New York
London
Lebanon
Parris Island
America
Marine Corps
Texas
San Diego
Corps
Lawmakers push two term limit removal for county offices
Santa Fe lawmakers sponsor a constitutional amendment to let all county officials serve unlimited two year terms, affecting 257 officials including clerks treasurers and sheriffs. Rep James Koch cites unequal district influence and urges district based county commissioner elections in nine high population counties.
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Fred Buckles
Santa FE
Kep
James Koch
New Mexico
Bernalillo County
Koch
Bernalillo
Chaves
Curry
Dona Ann
Eddy
Grant
Lea
San Juan
Santa Fe County
Koch Proposes District County Commissioner Elections
Rep Koch urges district elections to balance county government and limit domination by any area. He seeks a 1974 land use task force with $60,000 for experts to study laws and propose statutes, reporting to the 1974 Legislature. The plan includes a state land use commission with cease and desist powers and a subdivision control bill.
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Santa Fe
Koch
House Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Council
House
Legislative Environmental Health Study Committee
Legislative Committee
State Land Use Commission
Interin
Board of County Commissioners
State Engineer's Office
State Environmental Improvement Agency
Highway Department
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Roswell News Roundup Mixed Views On Security and Spending
Weekend airport searches under new federal rules draw little objection as Roswell contends with security during VIP arrivals. The piece notes fuel price fears, gas contract highs, tribal support for keeping RETC open, and broad spending cuts versus personal impact, while praising President Nixon's government trimming. It ends with a prompt to attend church.
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Roswell
Southern Union Gas Co
New Mexico
Funeral for Sidney Redfield noted in 1948 obituary
Funeral services were set for Sidney J. Redfield former owner and editor of the Register Roswell Daily Record from 1892 to 1895 Dr. Austin D Crile presiding City Manager C M Woodbury reported airport surplus property including a five ton auto car a 2000 gallon gasoline trailer and heavy equipment December post receipts up 10 percent from last year.
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Sidney J. Redfield
The
Register
Roswell Daily Record
Austin D. Crile
C. M. Woodbury
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Don Shula
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Sar
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Merry
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International Communist Movement
Eshkol
Lyndon B. Johnson
Florida
Claude Kirk
Lord Byron
Brickman
Small Society
Bick
State Capitol
Kep, Koch
Ladd Gordon
State Board of Educational Finance
RETC
Church of Your Choice
Philadelphia
Lewis P. Mitrano
District Attorney’s Office
Victor Arce
Ronald Irby
Arce
Pennsylvania
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