Crime in Washington Surges in 1969 Says Editorial
The editorial cites FBI index crimes rising from 10 612 in 1958 to 15 019 in 1962 and 61 617 by November 1969. It blames Bail Reform Act and court limits on danger evaluation, urges Congress action, and argues for broader police powers. It quotes George E. Allen Sr. on law and justice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Jerry V. Wilson
Senate
House
George E. Allen Sr
Richmond
Nixon strategy balances daring politics with clean air pledge
The Nixon administration pursues a bold, sensible plan to fight pollution and appeal to liberal young voters while maintaining bipartisan ties. It seeks to protect national security with senators like Jackson and McGee who support tough foreign policy, balancing environmental aims with partisan interests.
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Washington
Young
Jackson
White House
Nixon
Huff and Puff
Gale McGee
Wyoming
McGee
Foreign Relations Committee
Vietnam
Overhaul of Foreign Policy Machinery Urgent
Henry J. Taylor argues that the U.S. foreign policy machine is overextended and underfunded. He highlights dozens of agencies, interagency delays, and staff shortages at the State Department, urging Nixon and Rogers to streamline authority and decision making before 1970.
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Jane Re . Rogers
Rogers
Nixon
State Department
Samson
U.S
London
Labor Department
Department
Milwaukee
United Press International
Associated Press
Office of International Organizations Affairs
Pentagon
CIA
Treasury of Commerce Departments
National Security Council
Henry
White House
MR. Kissinger
Mr. Rogers
Communications lapse and Aphrodite temple reveal
A column argues North Vietnam misuses terms like perfidious in war prisoner identification while archaeologists hail a potential find at Cnidus Turkey. The Aphrodite temple could house Praxiteles' long-missing statue, possibly the first large nude female sculpture.
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North Vietnam
Hanoi
Aphrodite
Cnidus
Aegean Sea
Turkey
Suc
Winchester Leader Awards Chair Named for 1960
W ERLE EDWARDS, Frederick County Court Judge, named chairman of the Winchester Evening Star Leadership Awards Committee for 1960. Joseph C. Haines named president of the Rouss Fire Company at its annual meeting, succeeding W E Argenbright. Ryland Conner re elected captain of the Friendship Fire Co at its annual meeting after a turkey dinner by the auxiliary. Sgt H W Butler Jr has written his family he has returned from the front attached to the 106th Division First Army. Dorothy Ewing and Mary Katherine Aulick returned from New York City where Miss Ewing trained in ballroom dancing. Jack P Lindsay promoted from corporal to sergeant in the 80th Division of Patton's Third Army.
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W. Erle Edwards
Frederick County
Winchester Evening Star
Joseph C. Haines
Rouss Fire Company
W.e.argenbright
Ryland Conner
Friendship Fire Co
H.W. Butler, JR
Sgt. Butler
106Th
First Army
Dorothy._ Ewing
Mary Katherine Aulick
New York City
Miss Ewing
Jack P. Lindsay
Gen. Patton
Third Army
Divine Rewards in Prayer
Daily Meditation discusses prayer as lifting the heart to God and seeking fellowship. It urges confession of sin, seeking forgiveness, and offering thanksgiving, noting God answers with Yes No Wait or something better. It says happiness comes from receiving God’s gifts and to blame oneself for life’s barrenness.
Roller Coaster Ride Of 1960s Isn't Over
New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE foresees a tumultuous 1970s with faster change and crowded highways. Predictions include helmeted drivers, skyhigh living costs, a drug to mute noise, a placidity capsule to curb teen temper, and a political oddity involving Spiro Agnew.
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New York
Best to Avoid All X rays During a Pregnancy
Dr. Wayne G. Brandstadt answers reader questions on pregnancy safety and medical topics. He warns against X rays during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and advises caution with hip and abdominal exposure. The column covers fertility, hair removal electrolysis, malabsorption treatment, manganese use, and scoring a memory quiz.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
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Paris
Earl L. Douglas
Hal Boyle
Spiro Agnew
By Wayne G. Brandstadt, M.D
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Hale
Red Haven
Hialeah
Green Mountain Boys
Vermont
White Mountain Boys
Jack F. Davis
Eugene Py Miller
Winchester
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