Pentagon Folly and the Draft Crisis Explored
A critical view of the Pentagon’s actions argues that inflated defense needs and manipulated drafts undermine credibility. It cites the selective service push, Army recruitment trends, and the push toward an all volunteer force by 1973 as evidence of self-defeating behavior that erodes trust between Congress and the military.
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Cine
Reunicon
Pentagon
Senate
Defense
Army
Laird
Congress
World Championship Modern Pentathlon at Fort Sam Houston
The United States hosts a rare World Championship event at Fort Sam Houston featuring Jateen nations in fencing, riding, epee, shooting, swimming, and running. The biennial contest, held when no Olympics occur, showcases strong U.S. hopes amid Hungary Soviet Sweden dominance.
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Fort Sam Houston
United States
San Antonio
U.S
Hangary
Soviet Union
Sweden
Letter on race, China policy, and United Nations stance
A reader from San Antonio addresses W B Read and Sen Lloyd Bentsen, apologizing for previous misstatements and arguing against social integration in churches. The letter critiques Read’s remarks, supports a firm China policy, and recalls Jubal Early and other Confederate figures while opposing Red China’s U N entry. Charles Densord?
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Buckiey
Jubal A. Early
J.E.B. Stuart
Nathan Dedford Forrest
United Nations
Hie Ulm
Charles Dens
Ord
City to pick up bagged trash from residents and apartments
The Beautify San Antonio Association reports inquiries on whether the city will collect trash in blue heavy-duty plastic bags. The city will collect from residences or apartments, while commercial use requires bags purchased from the city at 50 for 6.50 or 12 cents each, covering hauling to the landfill. Extra heavy bags are sold at local banks, savings and loan associations, and select shops.
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Beautify
San Antonio
Savings and Tow Associations
Lone Star Ice Houses
Scrivener's and
Schmabel's
James A
Intimidation of the Press editorial cited
The Press Your editorial from October 3 argues against liberal legislation and urges officials to pressure media when it harms public interest. It accuses the media of violating public responsibility despite claimed press freedom and cites TV Guide’s Faith Effen. Burleson of Mountain Home comments.
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TRE Press
Oll
TV Guide
Fdlth Effen
Two-China policy and U.N. funding debate
U S stance on Taiwan at the United Nations faces scrutiny as Congress weighs cutting back U S financial support. Representatives Wag goner and Crane push a resolution to reduce funding if Taiwan is sidelined, while Senator Buckley and Brack argue for reevaluating backing. President Nixon may face calls to wield the purse strings amid this international power struggle.
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U.S
U.N
Joan Chamberlain
White House
United Nations
U. N
George Bush
Red China
Bush
Chin Ye Bay-shek
U. S
Oman
Attather
Arabian Peninsula
New York City
East River
Maldive Islands
Qatar
Cuba
Congress
Taiwan
House of Representatives
Nixon
Joe D. Wapgoner
Louisiana
Waggoner
Crane
House
Bosis
House Appropriations Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
John Rooney
New York
Clement Zablocki
Wisconsit
Capitol Hill
Jim Buckley
Bill Brack
Tennessee
Woodrow Wilson
Peking
Los
James Shen
Republic of China
General Assembly
Security Council
Mao Tse-tung
Wilson
Red
Acupuncture for Deafness Debated in China Report
A reader questions reports praising acupuncture for deafness and notes ancient Chinese practice claims. The letter argues major hospitals would not ignore such a cure if valid, warns against false hope, and contrasts with the dangers of unproven weight loss pills and diuretics.
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China
Mia
J. RR
Mrs. Ro
Italy’s Fractured Government and Rising Dissatisfaction
Henry J. Taylor analyzes Italy’s paralyzed coalition government ahead of December elections, noting internal splits in the Christian Democratic Party and allied groups, a growing bureaucratic third force, and the Communist Party’s rising influence as Moscow presses for instability. He recounts his June visit to report on parochial gains by Giorgio Almirante’s MSM amid economic recession, strikes, and social unrest.
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Italy
NATO
Elbe
Giovanni Giolitti
Giuseppe Satagat
Emilio Colamba
Christian, Democratic Party
Bustarella
Jeng
Ulian Communist Party
Mogeon
S.S.R
Nalin Socialist Movement
MSM
Giorgio Almirante
Europe
Christian Democratic Party
Iinmense
Communist Party
Jiwica Berlinguer
Military Coup Rumors Grow Across Europe
Reports warn of potential military takeovers amid public tensions in Italy Greece and surrounding regions. Analysts note branches under defense ministries aided by the United States and suggest factions like the Vorzarmade and carabinieri could intervene if stability falters.
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Greece
Italy
Vorzarmade’ i S
Aumny
Defense Minister
United States
Ant
Obluicri
Gillige
Unly
Adriatic
NATO
Vorzaraiade
Carabintert
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