Wheelus Withdrawal Tests Libya Neutrality Claims
The United States plans to pull out of Wheelus Air Base near Tripoli after decades of occupancy and $10 million annual rent since 1954. The Libyan coup leaders favor rapid withdrawal, signaling a shift toward pro Soviet leanings and reshaping power in the Mediterranean. If Russia gains access, the U S Sixth Fleet’s effectiveness could be compromised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Wheelus
Tripoli
Libya
Idris
Britain
Tobruk
el Adem
Mediterranean
Tide of Black Voters Alters South Democratic Lineup
Columbia South Carolina political scene shifts as E Crosby Lewis Jr notes Negro political growth within the Democratic Party. He predicts a black based shift in the South, noting whites may move out as Negroes join in large numbers. The piece argues leaders bear responsibility for race based polarization. The forecast frames a national trend amid local politics.
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Columbia
S.C. Democratic Party
E. Crosby Lewis Jr
South
Lewis
Democratic Party
South Carolina
Dreams Can Be Reality Builds Dream House in Muskegon
Marsh Anderson and his children are building a 10 room home on Russell Road after a fire destroyed their previous house. Marsh completed 800 hours of carpentry training and, despite limited cash, gathered materials and learned to construct with help from family. Mrs Marshea Anderson, a Black mother, chooses to continue despite offers of aid, aiming to inspire her community by example.
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Muskegon, Mich
Russell Road
Marsh Anderson
Marsh
Andersons
PTA
Assa
Marshea
Marshea Anderson
The
Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon
Red Cross
Proposing Action on Internal Security Act of 1969
Senator Eastland argues S. 12 should move from the Judiciary Committee to the Senate floor in the next session. He notes mail shows strong public interest, driven by debates over security and opposition pamphlets, and expects House action aligned with Senate passage of a new Internal Security Act.
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Holmes Alexander
Judiciary Committee
Internal Security Subcommittee
Senate
National Press Club
Congress
House of
Ten Pillars Of Economic Wisdom For A Free Nation
In the dawn of 1970 the article argues the race between education and destruction hinges on teaching basic economic laws. It outlines ten pillars emphasizing source and cost of goods, government wealth limits, deficits, employment tied to customers, productivity, and the profit motive as uplifting. It ends with a New Year blessing for the country.
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Artemus Ward
Founda
Tion
America
Look And See Kids Play Spiro Patter
Pat tells Dick to watch Spiro run and speak. Spiro enjoys circling and performing in a playful scene. The dialogue centers on a child named Spiro and the observers reacting with encouragement.
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Pat
Spiro
America
Spiro the polarizer and the bite of bad news
A couple discuss marriage strain and seek medical and spiritual help as a political satire features Spiro the dog biting television and newspaper men. The dialogue shifts between personal advice and a comic exchange about media fear and control.
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Spiro
Pat
Reader asks for more railroad crossing signals in South Carolina
Beatrice Treates of 662 Vincent NE Aiken asks the editor why red flashing signals or swinging lights are not placed at railroad crossings on state and federal highways such as Rutland and Highway One. She urges public officials and the Public Service Commission to fund and install visible signals to reduce highway deaths, noting engineers warn motorists and that crossings often appear around curves.
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W.C. Guy
Alfred
N.E
Aiken
Rutland
Highway One
South Carolina
Public Service Commission
S.C
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Samuel A. Cothran
Eugene J.oyler
Sen
James O. Eastland
Europe
James Eastland
Fortas
Haynsworth
Supreme Court
Wisdom
U.S. Department of Labor
Arthur Hoppe
Billy Graham
D.C
Beatrice Treates
Vincent
N.E. Aiken
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