West Virginia road bond push amid sectionalism plea
Gov. Arch A. Moore urged unity and backing for a $500 million road bond after cutting a 6.4 mile Interstate 79 segment near Morgantown. He framed road funding as a chance to bridge divisions and accelerate state progress. The piece also notes limited local impact in Monongalia County where highway work is largely complete.
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Arch A. Moore
West Virginia
Morgantown
Moore
Orchard Road
Monongalia County
Nixon Faces Three Fronts In Push To Rebuild Confidence
James Reston argues Nixon’s strategic attacks on Congress and the press reveal a deep confidence problem. Reston notes Nixon blames others for Watergate fallout while resisting court scrutiny and fearing institutions and insiders. He cites Nixon’s travels and evasive rhetoric as signs of instability and paranoia.
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Nixon
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Richard Valeriani
NBC
Courts
Secret Service
Camp David
Florida
San Clemente
Homer
Hell
State Code on Juvenile Name Publication Policy
The paper adheres to State Code Chapter 49 Article 7 stating that a juvenile's name in welfare proceedings is not to be published without a court order. A judge may permit naming in limited cases such as repeat offenders or when naming could aid public safety. The policy seeks to protect minors from harm while allowing necessary exceptions.
All-Volunteer Army Shows Promising Reads in Brookings Study
James Kilpatrick notes a Brookings Institution report to the Senate Armed Services Committee finds the all volunteer military showing improvement. Shortfalls in recruiting are not critical and quality standards may be higher than needed, with non-white enlistment rising and long-term goals deemed achievable.
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Brookings Institution
Martin Binkin
John D. Johnston
Senate Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Army
Howard H. Callaway
President Nixon's wage veto urged to aid workers
The piece criticizes President Nixon's veto of a proposed $2.20 minimum wage, arguing his anti inflation stance harms the lowest earners. It compares his stance to the emperor in the fable the Emperor's New Clothes and condemns the misleading justification.
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Nixon
Tales for bright kids with sharp moral twists
Russell Baker presents a satirical catalog of children’s tales and fables that lampoon American life. The piece juxtaposes domestic discipline with political scandal and pop culture, ending with a playful mockery of moral tales and media. The snippets reference Chappaquiddick, old women watching TV, a cow in space, and Tom the Piper’s Son with a pig in a one room flat.
Pig Star’s Sudden Rise and Fall as Cultural Icon
The animal star rose after critics mocked him for singing Danny Boy and being outpaced by rivals. Contracts canceled as audiences grew bored. A staged “death,” 57 sleeping pills, and his overnight cult status made the pig a lucrative relic, while the Pipers and Tom sold hogwash about him.
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Archie Bunker
Dr. Atkins
Danny Boy
Tom
Piper
Pig
the Piper
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House
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Washington Star Syndicate, Inc
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Johnston
Formidale
New York Times
Russell Baker
Moon
Earth
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East End Avenue
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