Editorial: Criticism of POW Allegations by Col Theodore W Guy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer voices concern over Col Guy accusations against eight POWs near Hanoi arguing the charges rely on flimsy hearsay and would reopen wartime wounds. It urges the Pentagon to forgive and forget as coverage shifts away from retribution.
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U.S. Air Force
Theodore W. Guy
Hanoi
Navy
Army
Melvin R. Laird
Col
Guy
Pentagon
An Honored Bug and Political Honor
The piece notes the mosquito's recognition in Sierra Leone with the Order of the Mosquito for gallantry and compares it to historical emblems like the rattlesnake and the long standing British navy laurel. It ends with a playful speculation that the Democratic National Committee might honor its own loyal workers with such a bug order.
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Sierra Leone
South
Carolina
Benjamin Franklin
London
Winston Churchill
Democratic National Committee
On the Line July Fourth patriotism reflection piece
A 1970s column by Bob Considine questions the state of patriotism in America as July Fourth rituals fade. It notes shifting celebrations from pomp to simple entertainments and mentions Honor America Day and efforts by figures like J Willard Marriott and Frank Borman to rekindle national pride amid political polarization.
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Bob Considine
God
Adams
John
John F. Kennedy
John Satie
Milwaukee
Senate Watergate Committee
John-o
Honor
America
The
American Historic and Cultural Society of
Washington, D.C
J. Willard Marriott
Congress
Frank Borman
John P. Cosgrove
Hobart Lewis
Reader’s Digest
Billy Graham
Lewis
Energy crisis satire pokes fun at public campaigns
Comic piece by Arthur Hoppe critiques energy fear mongering and advertising spiels. Uncle Manny devises mock campaigns for electric driers gas heating and nuclear power, lampooning industry push to use more energy while highlighting risks and contradictions.
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Arthur Hoppe
America
Manny
Uncle Manny
Nixon White House enemy list sparks envy among critics
Washington observers note President Nixon’s White House top 20 enemies list has become a badge of honor for critics. Some unions and labor leaders complain they were omitted while others on the list claim the ranking is used to pressure dissenters. The dispute fuels accusations of political manipulation and sour grapes among administration opponents.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
White House
Nixon
Leonard Woodcock
The
Auto Workers Union
Board of Supervisors Cites Lawsuits Against County
The Los Angeles Herald Examiners notes the Board of Supervisors has faced lawsuits against the county. Officials comment on the litigation and potential implications for county operations and budget.
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Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles
Herald- Examiner
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Marshall W. B
Doc Wright
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Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Percev
Scottsdale Publ Eartt
Dr. Ti
Srhelsebans
Scottione Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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