Wise budget cut for Vietnam aid urged by Senate panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reduces the Vietnam Indochina aid request from 3.25 to 2.5 billion for the year ending June 30. Saigon reports grow hopeful that Thieu can defend himself and seek a settlement with the Communists, as experts argue smaller American aid may encourage democratic reforms and talks. The Wichita Eagle notes the committee’s stance as fiscally cautious amid inflation.
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Frank Robinson Makes History as Indians Manager
The black baseball star Frank Robinson becomes Cleveland Indians manager amid landmark progress. He honors Jackie Robinson while acknowledging new pressures and abuse that accompany the historic role. Jonathan Marshall runs for U S Senate. editorials carry the initials J M.
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Ford blocks Mondale Israeli aid fund amid Middle East tensions
President Ford criticized Senator Walter Mondale for pushing a 200 million Israeli aid amendment onto a continuing resolution. Ford warned the move could threaten Kissinger’s Middle East mission and oil diplomacy, as the Senate defeated the Israeli fund 4 to 3 in conference and delayed action until next year.
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Syria
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Arkansas
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New York
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Connecticut
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National call for 5000 doctors a year via new academy
The letter urges a National Academy for Medicine to graduate 5,000 doctors annually. It proposes state enrollment limits and corporate or group sponsorships funding medical schooling in exchange for service in underserved sectors, aiming to boost access, research, and lower costs.
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National Academy For Medicine
Van Horne column praised despite Nixon debate
A Scottsdale reader defends Van Horne's syndicated column opposing Nixon criticism. She lauds the author as knowledgeable and frank, noting her recent book recommendations and anticipation for upcoming works. The letter rebuts Mrs. Roseanne Stas, who criticized the Nixon critique.
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van Horne
Nixon
The Lighter Side on Britain's Election Shtick
The column riffs on British elections with a spoof theory that Heath and Wilson are the same person or dual identities. It jokes about their similar births Oxford ties and alternating PM roles while lampooning the public's weary view of Britain’s political contests.
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Oxford
Van Horne Vulture Letters Share Agreement
A letter from Oct 2 expresses wholehearted agreement with Harriet Van Horne opinions, submitted by Mrs Roseanne Stas and Eunice Lowe. The van Horne vulture visited the carcass daily for nourishment and will be both happy and sad as events unfold.
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Harriet van Horne
Roseanne Stas
Eunice Lowe
van Horne
Progress invites letters to editor with limits
The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 350 words and to include name and home address for verification. Typewritten, double spaced letters are preferred to ease editing and publication.
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