Doom Sayers Lose Ground in Big Business Debate
An editorial argues divisiveness in the United States fuels critique of business while praising the era’s material wealth and enduring institutions. It cites confidence trends in professions, religion, military, Congress, and education, urges restoration of a work ethic, national unity, and five steps: hard work, collective effort, freedom, preservation of abundance, and understanding of the market economy.
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United States
America
Harris
Congress
Executive Branch
Nixon
Tnstead
At Wits End Family News Teley Idea Emerges
A narrator at dinner proposes replacing a traditional Christmas card with a family news telecast. The idea aims to share yearly highlights while noting the lively, sometimes chaotic, dynamics of Frieda and Fred, Marcia and Willard, and Ginny and Jesse.
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Anya
Frieda
Fred
Marcia
Willard
Ginny
Jesse
Reader Comment to Editor on Economy and Family Newsletter
A reader laments deficit spending by Congress and calls for action to curb federal outlays amid a collapsing dollar. The letter suggests readers urge representatives to respond, then shares a family exchange about holiday plans and past activities.
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Fime
Federal
Sinceraly
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Komer's Vietnam wind down viewed amid political clash
Holmes Alexander critiques David Komer's 1971 assessment of Vietnam pacification and Nixon wind down. Komer suggests Hanoi forced back, Viet Cong disabled, with casualties and refugees shifting. The piece contrasts Democratic opposition and Nixon policy, noting inflation, security gains, and a fading war issue into 1972 elections.
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Thiel
Horsham
Daley
Saigon
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Henry Cabot
Loge
Southeast Asia
Mt. Nixon
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Government Snobbery About Manual Labor
A letter-rife critique mocks bureaucratic snobbery toward manual labor. A New Mexico missile range mathematician laments delays from distant key punch services, arguing intellectual work and hands-on skills both matter. He warns bureaucratic split undercuts American democracy and progress.
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Fea. Corp
Kennedy Non-Campaign Builds 1968 Presidential Buzz
Washington gossip predicts Edward Kennedy may launch a bid in March to escape key primaries and maximize delegate leverage. Oregon’s ballot rule could force Kennedy onto the slate. New York Dems explore uncommitted delegates to bypass Muskie foes. Kennedy’s quiet stance fuels talk of a spring surge.
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Washington
KFS
Teddy Kennedy
Hubert Diwnphrey
Oregon
Clay Myers
Kennedy
Dregon
Edward Kennedy
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New Hampshire
Morida
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Nebraska
Tennessee
North Carolina
District of Columbia
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Birch Bayh
California
Alllard Maryland Chome
Muskie
New York
Empire State
Ed Muskie
Miami Beach
Emic
Edward Kennady
Lindsay
el Muskie
Ceorge McGovern
Otteens
Mntthew Troy
Massachusetts
McGovern
Bronx County
Hubert Humphrey
Edovard Moskle
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Senator Kennedy
King Neatures Syndicate
India Gandhi era dialogue stirs New York debates
In New York City at United Nations HQ, Indian delegates and Western intellectuals spar over India’s stance amid Indira Gandhi’s war stance. The piece notes U S aid to India, pro and anti war protests, and calls for peace advocates to pressure Gandhi while Hollywood and Berkeley figures channel Indian spirituality as a counterculture to Western militarism.
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New York City
Hollywood
Trulipa Gandhi
London
United Nations
East River
Manhattan
Madame Pandit
Harvard
Krishna Menon
Rast
Manattan
Berkeley
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United States
Korea
Vietnam
Indira Gandhi
Douglas Macarthur
Kristina Menon
Pakistan
Hollywood Berkeley
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Marashis
Hidhal
U.S.A
Uncle Sam's Muse Ant Blood Pressure
Paul Harvey remarks on health indicators as economic bellwethers noting rising construction, spending, and incomes to portray a prosperous 1970s era. He cites Conference Board projections, rising home foundations, and growth in affluent households while warning inflation. The piece blends health metaphors with economic forecasts for the decade.
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Legion of Americans
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