Northern Ireland crisis tests Stormont amid rising nationalism
Editorial notes that the 1920 Government Act frames Northern Ireland under London control for foreign policy while Stormont faces a growth of nationalist demands. It cites housing jobs and politics grievances, sectarian voting disparities in Londonderry, and police brutality reports from UK press. The piece links unrest to a broader UK wind of change across Scotland Wales and Isle of Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ireland
Government of
Antrim
Armagh
Down
Fermanagh
Londonderry
Tyrone
Belfast
Stormont
Senate
House of Commons
Miss Holland
United Kingdom
Scotland
Wales
Guardian Weekly
Seoland
Isle of Man
Strengthened alliance urged by GM chief Roche speech
General Motors chairman James M. Roche urged a stronger alliance between business and government in a speech to the Illinois Manufacturers Association. He argued government can boost incentives and improve markets by simplifying regulations and tax laws while avoiding political harassment, and urged a climate of restrained, freedom-oriented policy. He noted gasoline prices rose little in ten years while overall CPI increased 18.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Roche
General Motors Corporation
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
the Times
Continued Optimism For Healthcare Stocks From Spear
Roger E Spear argues healthcare growth remains strong with hospital supplies firms like American Hospital Supply showing potential for gains as markets foresee a 15 to 20 percent annual expansion into the 1970s. He notes AHS earnings improvements, compares it with Becton Dickinson, and warns high multiples mean purchases should wait for market weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becton
Rickinson
Becson
Dickinson
Am. Hospital
Becson, Dickinson
AHS
Spear
Cope
Fea
End of the Horse Era in American Transport History
An editor reflects on the shift from horse powered life to electric streetcars and motor vehicles, noting how horses vanished from daily use. He recalls 19th century drummers and livery days, early rail and trolley failures, Sprague’s electric line, and the rapid rise of automobiles and tractors transforming cities, work, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imeb
Jones
Connecticut
Richmond
Frank J. Sprague
New England
Barney Oldfield
Frank Sprague
America
Adlai Stevensons Last Testament Quote Surprise
The piece recalls Adlai Stevenson and his habit of quoting others, presenting a dated 1692 text from Dasiderata found in London after Adisi Stevenson's 1883 death in Geneva. It sketches his reverence for quiet truth, self, virtue, and peace amid life’s noise, urging readers to read the famous lines aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlat Stevenson
Adisi Stevenson
Geneva
London
New York
Ambassador Stevenson
Old St. Paul's Church
Baltimore
Adlai Stevenson
Lincoln
Yirself
Jet Otis
God
Get
Fea
Corp
Worry Clinic and Horatio Alger Award Mention
The piece discusses Wallace B. Johnson receiving an Horatio Alger Award and his views on the role of psychology and a hostess in business success. It cites his remarks at a meeting about Holiday Inn branding and franchise control, including contract clauses and mortgage implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace B. Johnson
Horatio Alger
Dowie Weuher
Crane
Holeiday Inn
Air. Johns
America
Rhe
Mr. Johnson
Folklore by William Wade on president quotes and humor
The piece quotes former presidents remarks attributed to Truman and others, noting their often humorous or pointed lines. It recalls Truman’s quips about polls and income brackets, plus reflections on political speech, weather, and aging leaders. It ends with a line about change being the only immutable thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tru
Truman
Christmas Catalog Critique Folds Faith and Fashion
In a pointed holiday aside, the piece mocks mail order catalogs and material excess as it skewers Monkey Sawbuck & Co. It contrasts ostentatious goods with calls to aid the poor while noting 2 million youths will spend Christmas in Vietnam and proposing a Crusader wall plaque for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah
Monkey Sawbuck & Co
Ives
Vanity Fair
Farmer Brown
Palmer Brown
Brown
Catherine Cutter
Tawa
Monkey
Monica
Monkey Sapbuck
Vietnam
Warn Against Barbiturate Dangers and Home Use
Dr Brady warns of frequent tragedies from barbiturate misuse kept at home. He urges strict prescription use only and proper storage to prevent overdose and mental decline. Authorities regulate sales in many regions to require physician prescriptions.
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Omagh
Dungannon
Terrence O'Neill
Ted
Mr. Roche
Roger E. Spear
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Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jackson Street
Anderson
Indiana
George O. Crittenberger
Robert E Jackson
Harriet W. Toner
Indiane
Medison
Covntien
Tarvitex
Advange
Madison
Herald
End & Spy
Associated Press
Avsociated
Prasin
Ure
Vora
Stan Hopes
Surreys
Fiseres
Phaetons
Paul Harvey News
George W. Crane
Wallace John
Moka
Aire Plate
William Wade
Hanna
McKinley
Kirk
Brady's Health Service
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