Lyndon B Johnson Exhibit Draws National Attention
The Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos hosts an LBJ Legacy exhibit titled LBE at San Marcos. Thousands attend the dedication to view artifacts from the Johnson era including the desk and chair used when signing the Higher Education Act of 1965 and copies of 60 education bills bearing Johnson’s signature. Johnson delivers a talk on education and excerpts from The Vantage Point while students collect autographs.
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Johnson
LBJ
Higher Education
The American Language in the Early Seventies Explored
Modern Age peer Mario Pei discusses changes to English spelling and usage. He cites examples like permissibl e and supersede and notes gobbledy gook remains in common jargon. The piece defends a preferred spelling and laments widespread misspellings.
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Modern Age
Foday's Health Tabs 11 Advances Medical Imaging Duplication
A new device enables duplicates of X ray pictures in under 15 seconds using a dedicated instrument and a sensitive film. The breakthrough supports remote doctor consultations and rapid study, with doctors often cautious about releasing originals to prevent loss.
Hanoi faces a new push toward guerrilla strategy in 1971
The piece argues the Hanoi leadership debates returning to prolonged guerrilla warfare as the main force tactic wanes. It notes internal factions, the effect of US withdrawal pressure, and a possible shift toward arming peasants under Thieu’s regime. The analysis highlights differences from 1961 and stresses morale and regional language issues.
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Hanoi
Lag Bong
The
Communist Party
Roche Tilled
Peking Tall
Peking
Gi Giap
Red River
Nixon
Washington
Moscow
Tap
Theor
Neue Yen Duy Trinh
Diera
Giap
Mekong
Seme Lini
Last Blast column asks why opposition to nuclear tests was hysterical
The Mailbox column questions why there was no strong backlash against underground Soviet tests or open-air tests by China and France. It argues for worldwide opposition as a standard, cites media figures, and shifts to a real estate theme urging state registration of land to end adverse possession and squatter rights. It invites readers to send letters.
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Soviet Union
China
France
S.A
Amehitka
David Brinkley
Galveston County
Anthor
Texas
Competing Elites Within a Political Party Study
Buckley notes a 1969 Western Political Quarterly piece by Constantinis and Craik examining Republican leadership. It analyzes Goldwater Rockefeller Nixon factions, their influence, funding, and participation patterns, arguing Goldwaterites dominated county and state structures and mobile coalitions shaped post 1964 party dynamics.
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Western Political Quarterly
Edmond Constantinis
University of California At Davis
Kenneth Hy Craik
The
Gane
Department of
Psychology
Berkeley
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Nixon
Kuchel
Eisenhower
Taft
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Encounter Magazine
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