Kennedy era covert plots and the Church Committee
Richard J. Walton questions the Senate Intelligence Committee’s failure to link John F. Kennedy to Castro assassination schemes. The piece contrasts Nixon’s impeachment pressure with Kennedy’s implied innocence, citing Bay of Pigs tensions, Kennedy's tough-guy entourage, and alleged discussions of Castro’s elimination within his administration.
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Richard J. Walton
Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Senate Intelligence Committee
House Judiciary Committee
House
Richard Nixon
White House
Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Intelligence Committee
Sen
Frank Church
Senate Committee
Castro
Church Committee
Vietnam
Leonidas Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Ngo Dish Diem
South Vietnam
Robert McNamara
McGeorge Bundy
Robert
CIA
JFK
Fromme sentence backs violence debate in brief editorial
The editorial argues Lynette Fromme deserved a life prison term for aiming at President Ford, contrasting violent acts with the colonists who fought for representation and peaceful change. It warns violence closes open political systems and cites Kennedy and MLK as missed avenues for reform.
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Lynette
Possi- Miss Fromme
Kennedy Brothers
Rev
Martin Luther King
Northern Ireland
Miss Fromme
Treaty drive aims to curb terrorism at UN session
The leaders of Colombia and Venezuela push for a UN General Assembly special session to craft a treaty that prevents terrorism and harshly punishes acts. Past efforts stalled due to Arab and developing nations' opposition, but recent attacks on OPEC ministers shift support among oil producing states.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Alfonzo
Lopez Michelsoni
Andres Perez
United Nation
General Assembly
U.N
Munich
Open Letter on Terrorism and UN Action Sparks Debate
An open letter urges United States and other nations to push a viable treaty on combating terrorism at the United Nations. It contrasts global approaches with lingering Israeli-Palestinian tensions while citing Lopez of Colombia and urging decisive action.
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Lopez
Arab Nations
United Nations
United States
Letter advocacy on prison management and escapes at Marion
Lyndle C. Couch, President AFGE Local 2343 at U.S. Penitentiary Marion, argues prisons require tough-minded staff and accepts escapes as inevitable. He references Devils Island Alcatraz and McNeil Island while noting insurance for vehicle repairs and government reimbursement.
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Marion
Devils Island
Alcatraz
McNeil Island
Lyndle C. Couch
AFGE
U.S. Penitentiary
Small Post Offices Face Shutdown Amid Postal Debt
Congress debates a new USPS policy to close small post offices serving communities of 250 or fewer, citing debt and efficiency. Proponents cite safer service with alternatives like rural delivery. opponents warn of community impact and job losses.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Postal Service
Congress
USPS
Prudent
Edward V. Dorsey
Drum
Benjamin F. Bailar
Bailar
General Accounting Office
GAO
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
Denver
James M. Hanley
D-N. Y
Hanley
America
Keith G. Sebelius
Hal L. Henmingsen
National Association of Postmasters of the
United States
Henningsen
Herrin voters urged to back road and sewer plans for growth
Past actions show Herrin's push to attract industries and 1,500 jobs, but roads from Herrin to Zeigler remain dangerous. Editors argue for a massive sewer system and highways to lure new industry, create sites, and support a growing population and local mall, hotels, theaters, and clinics.
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Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Crab Orchard Lake
Zeigler
Chittyville
Sunnyside
Marion
Butler
Hart asks school funds be saved Editor
Open letter to the president and boards of education in the 59th legislative district of Illinois condemns the State Board of Education for raising monthly distribution payments. The writer urges prudent use of funds and predicts no supplemental appropriation next spring while pledging continued support for education.
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Hart
Illinois
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William 8.Cox Jr
Southern
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