Editorial: Melvin Laird’s credibility gap on defense bets
The piece argues Melvin Laird inflated threat levels to justify antiballistic missiles, contrasting his claims with Clark Clifford and Robert McNamara tests. It notes Russia’s liquid fueled missiles and U S missile superiority, urging President Nixon to push for honest cooperation from the secretary of defense to avoid mistrust.
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Phase 2 buildup shifts South Vietnam forces in Phase 2 plan
Washington reports a new antiwar strategy favoring phased U.S. troop withdrawals within six months. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird describes Phase 2 to equip South Vietnam’s army to face both Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regulars with declining U.S. military aid as Paris negotiations stall.
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Nixon Laird push phased Saigon buildup to enable pullout
The discussion centers on a partial unilateral U.S. troop withdrawal framed by a heightened public focus on Phase 2 of Saigon buildup. President Nixon and Secretary of Defense Laird seek a path to exit while maintaining public and political momentum. The shift marks a departure from prior congrés positions.
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Campus riots stir debate over moderates and militants
The piece surveys student protests at multiple campuses, noting a shift as many students object to militant actions while groups like United California Students for an Academic Environment and Purdue blood drive supporters push peaceful, lawful dissent. It highlights contrasting responses from administrators, police, and political figures to unrest and calls for dialogue.
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Michigan State
San Fernando Valley
United California Students
Polio Vaccine Dawn of a New Era Remembered
On the six year anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine breakthrough, the piece reflects on the transition from fear to routine immunization. It notes ongoing gaps in vaccination and warns that continued effort, funding, and patience are essential to conquer other diseases like leukemia and cancer.
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Jonas Salk
Reforming the Electoral College Faces Dim Prospects
Washington reports on efforts to reform or abolish the electoral college after a near-crisis in last year’s election. Committees hear constitutional amendments, but leaders say chances of passage are remote. Proposals include direct popular vote with runoff, proportional voting, or district-based allocation, all unlikely to win two-thirds in Congress or approval by 38 states.
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Washington
George C. Wallace
Nixon
Humphrey
House
Senate
Alaska
California
Retribution in Moral Law Across Philosophers Verse
A compact collection of quotes on divine justice, fate, and retribution from figures like J Foster Anne of Austria Voltaire and Lamartine. The passages explore karma, punishment of impurity, and the inevitability of consequence in human affairs.
Capitol Nightmare and a Questionable Capitol Police HQ Move
The piece questions J George Stewart known for the Rayburn Building and his bid to acquire a city block in Washington for a Capitol Police headquarters. Critics cite secrecy and distance from the Capitol, arguing the project risks wasteful spending and undercuts budget priorities. Charlotte News (N C).
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Capitol
Stewart
Washington
Rayburn
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