Saigon Election Struggles Underscore Democratic Doubts
The piece argues that South Vietnam under President Thieu appears set for an October victory with Ky barred from the ballot and Minh possibly quitting. It claims democracy in Saigon may be illusory, warning the situation could benefit Communism and force a hands off stance by the United States.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Duong van Minh
Big Minh
Thieu
Cosmic brava to all NASA workers in Apollo 15 broadcast
Apollo 15 coverage gushes praise for astronauts Scott Irvin and Worden and for NASA engineers behind the mission. The piece credits the entire NASA workforce for the moonwalk success and urges universal applause for their dedication and talent.
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Scott
Irvin
Worden
NASA
Astronauts Report Encounter With Light Christ Vision
Florence Bohannon reports that astronauts saw a brilliant light flashing in their eyes and scientists are puzzled by the phenomenon. The Russians asked if God was present. the astronauts acknowledged the vision but were uncertain of its meaning, suggesting a possible divine message.
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God
Florence Bohannon
Wheeler Dealers and Integrity in Public Life
A column contrasts integrity over talent in officials, citing Henry Stille and Congressman Gonzalez as examples of refusing bribes. It condemns educated elites lacking character and criticizes societal taboos, mental health stigma, and a four flusher culture as widespread in America.
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Henry Stille
Congressman Gonzalez
House Banking Committee
A.D. Broll
America
Charles W. Sanders
Hot Pants debate on school dress codes sparks parental concern
W. C. Boren Jr argues against fashion brands pushing extreme clothing like hot pants for school. He asserts parents should guide upbringing toward maturity and warns against manufacturers shaping dress standards.
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W. C. Boren Jr
Umbrella reference haunts call for peace by a head of state
Robert C. Vanness recalls the phrase peace in our time tied to a historic umbrella symbol and warns against repeating past missteps as leaders travel to the Orient, noting involvement in the Holocaust among many readers and urging caution.
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Robert C. Vanness
Superiority claims warn of military strength danger
Kevin Phillips warns readers in The Light about lost military superiority and the critical danger this fact poses to the country. The message emphasizes urgency and potential national vulnerability.
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Kevin Phillips
Thank you for Light Frank Talk praise to Central Junior LULAC
A readers letter from The Light praises Frank Trejo and Central Junior LULAC sponsored by LULAC Council No 2. The column sparked strong response. editors note letters should include full identifiable names and addresses and that anonymous mail will be filed.
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Frank Trejo
Lulac
Lulac Council No. 2
Frank
Schlesinger essay on morality in foreign policy analyzed
A critical review of Arthur Schlesinger Jr.'s Harper's piece arguing that foreign affairs require amorality for practical gains. The critique notes selective moralism, partisan bias, and contrast between prudent versus moral policy. It recalls Kennedy and Johnson quotes to question the necessity of moral emphasis in diplomacy.
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Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
Harper's
Arthur Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Camelot
Walter Lippmann
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Kennedy
Johnson
John Kennedy
Health Talk Questions Hygiene and Youth Rebellion
In a health column a reader questions the link between hippie street life and disease. The writer notes four young men aged 20 to 22 in a spiritual commune with infections including hepatitis scabies and madness while condemning the odors and filth as undermining health and social values.
Law and order as a political issue
Senator Henry M. Jackson argues that law and order should protect all citizens and not be used to label policies as racism or repression. He warns that the vulnerable, elderly, poor, and minorities bear the brunt of crime fears, urging government to preserve safety for everyone.
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America
Integrity and oversight in FBI role and environmental policy
A speaker defends the FBI’s integrity and warns against hasty criticism while urging congressional oversight. The text stresses protecting civil liberties, defending civil rights workers, and focusing on stopping extremists. It calls for nationwide, careful action on environmental issues and advances the national environmental policy act as a first step toward practical solutions.
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FBI
Congress
Congressional
South
Attack on Scapegoats and the Call for Growth
The piece argues against blaming technology and growth for environmental issues. It warns that halting growth hurts the have-nots and insists on balancing environmental protection with continued economic progress. It urges reason over loud, simplistic cures and calls for justice with order.
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Ant
Quote and Unquote by Daniel Gregory Mason
A wartime like excerpt presents Daniel Gregory Mason criticizing conformity and mob mentality. It underscores resistance to herd spirit and unthinking devotion to organization standardization propaganda and advertising as a defense of independence.
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Daniel Gregory Mason
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