Silent Atrocities and the Vietnam War Narrative
The piece argues that photos of napalm victims and civilian massacres such as My Lai are used by antiwar factions to claim moral outrage while ignoring similar crimes by North Vietnamese forces. It notes a girl in the famous photo survived and recovered, contrasting media emphasis with wartime atrocities and urging balanced honesty in reporting.
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My Lai
Vietnam
Collir
Republic of South Africa
Republic of China
United States
California
Miss Davis
Bircher
University of Illinois
Calvert to be Honored as Outstanding Alumnus of UT Law
Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert of the Texas Supreme Court, retiring from the bench, will receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award at the University of Texas School of Law annual luncheon on July 7 during the State Bar convention in Houston. Calvert rose from Corsicana's State Orphans Home to UT, held jobs in the Capitol and Public Lands Office, served three terms in the Texas House, and was Speaker in 1937-34. He later chaired the National Conference of State Chief Justices and plans to pursue judicial reform.
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University of Texas School of Law
Robert W. Calvert
Texas Supreme Court
Law School Association
State Bar Convention
Houston
Calvert
State Orphans Home
Corsicana
University of Texas
Capitol
Public Lands Office
Texas
House of Representatives
National Conference of State Chief Justices
Health Talk by Dr Coleman on Practical Medical Tips
Dr Coleman shares simple nosebleed stop methods from experts in St. Louis Jamaica and Palo Alto. Tips include seated or lying position, gentle clearing, nose pinch, breathing through the bleeding nostril, and cotton packing if needed. Also notes a urine specimen trick for young children and a diabetes insulin administration method using a brief skin test and gradual needle pressure. Readers may send questions to Dr Coleman via Box 161 Zip 74298.
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Samuel W. Gollub
St. Louis
Coleman
Speak Up Angela Davis Needs Her Answers Now
The author questions Angela Davis on Soviet oppression and the fate of political prisoners. He notes her recent pledge to free all political prisoners while urging clear replies on Soviet mental institutions and emigration. The piece urges Davis to state her stance publicly before embracing broad calls for global liberation.
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Angela Davis
Angela
Miss Davis
Soviet Union
Davis
United States
Russia
Israel
Credit Union Thanks Staff for Fort Sam Houston Branch Opening
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee Mr Jim R Williams president of the Government Employees Credit Union of San Antonio extends appreciation for support at the official opening of the Fort Sam Houston branch at Henry T Allen and Funstan Roads near San Houston. During open house week in June 59 the branch enrolled 205 new members processed 149 loans totaling 200840 dollars and share deposits of 190237 dollars while over 7400 registration slips were collected for attendance prizes including bicycles and a 2500 dollar interest free loan.
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Jim R. Williams
Government Employees Crédit Union of
Comment on Densford and Deiter and critique of political figures
A reader voices strong opposition to a presidential candidate who allegedly backs a self-proclaimed Communist Angela Davis and criticizes deals with China and the USSR. The note frames concerns about allegiance and perceived enemies in U S politics.
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Messrs
Densford
Deiter
Jung
Angela Davis
China
Uss.s.r
Daylighting and the Henckel Annexation Controversy
Richard Sanchez criticizes former City Manager Jerry Henckel for years of work with Ellison enterprises while drafting annexation documents. He compares daylighting to moonlighting and notes the political precedent in Texas since Reconstruction. The letter questions ethics without accusing criminal wrongdoing.
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Jerry Henckel
Ellison Enterprises
Eilison Enterprises
Mr. Henckel
Texas
Richard Sanchez
San Antonio
FBI Boss Gets Tough Case headline inquiry noted
The FBI chief discussed in the May 20 newspaper editorial received reader attention and appreciation for addressing a difficult case. The writer thanks the publication for publishing the commentary and acknowledges the impact on the readership.
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FBI
Kennedy Daughter Tours Politics in School Visit
At Brooklyn Tech High School Kennedy daughter Kathleen Kennedy campaigns for George McGovern. She cites his capacity to change and criticizes Nixon, while Al Lowenstein clarifies McGovern’s non communism. Students question McGovern’s plans on city revenue and past associations, sparking a tense exchange.
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McGovern
Richard Nixon
Nixon
John Birch Society
Kathleen Kennedy
al Lowenstein
ADA
Brooklyn Tech
New York
Los Angeles
Kathleen
Sen. McGovern
Public figures clash over McGovern comments at event
Kathleen Kennedy defends diverse viewpoints while Al Lowenstein listens as someone calls McGovern a Communist. Reporters note cheers and disrupted crowd reaction amid political discourse. A literary aside references Belloc and a wary mood about a looming threat as satire and civility collide.
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Hanoi
Rue
Hue
Justice Calvert
J. Burlison Smith
DR. Las Tok Cleman
Ben Kritchman
Jamica
N.Y
Jeffrey Balfus
Palo Alta Calif
Yle
The
Small Society
Brickman
Bera
Brkc
Kishen
Melovern Organizat
Niescye
Bing Peateres Syndicate
By John P. Roche
ROCHE
William F. Buckley
Korneen Kennedy
Robert
Radcliffe College
George McGovern
Dianerone
Allard Lowenstein
Rooney
Americans For Democratic Action
Lowenstein
Washington
Henry Wallace
George McGavern
McGavern
Buckley
George Clark
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