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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1972
Page
2
A congressional subcommittee heard Stephen Ailes of the Association of American Railroads call for speeding up freight car supply and better car utilization. He backs the Surface Transportation Act of 1970, notes railroads have met rising demand despite fewer cars, and cites a projected need for 907000 new or rebuilt cars from 1972 to 1979 costing 13.5 billion.
The insurance industry backs reasonable auto insurance reform that blends no fault features with the core principle of legal responsibility. It notes no fault can cut costs and raise safety but cites Massachusetts style limits where innocent drivers pay for damages. Industry leaders urge state level action to balance coverage, fault accountability, and cost efficiency.
The article critiques a sweeping higher education bill proposing massive federal funding shifts from private to public sectors. It argues the plan centralizes control, expands bureaucracies, and burdens middle class taxpayers while doing little to raise actual student achievement. Critics warn against overreliance on federal aid and warn the bill may slow local initiatives and widen inequality.
Nixon reelection strategists map McGovern foreign policy reveals to taint him as antiwar for aid to leftist or communist movements. The piece cites McGovern's past positions on Greece, Korea, Czechoslovakia, and Vietnam, noting a pattern of opposing wars unless they align with leftist interests. It also discusses internal Democratic divides over anti-busing measures and lists Southern Democrats supporting or opposing the stance, alongside notable anti-busing Northern Democrats.
Alice Widener notes how the International Herald Tribune and Paris Trib shape European opinion of Nixon. She argues the Paris Trib spreads hate and distorts U.S. politics while the U.S. papers marginalize Nixon’s presidency, influencing foreign perceptions and treaty relations.
A columnist argues the nation should rescind the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment to allow state church and school affiliations. He criticizes current debates on school prayer, notes historical shifts in church-state relations, and urges replacing constitutional limits with local arrangements. The critic highlights private education trends and the desire for more locally responsive schooling.
Our Only World reviews the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville Texas praising its spacious humane design and lack of cages. The piece highlights orangutans great apes and infant wildlife care, urging support for modern zoos and conservation. It also promotes Cat and Kitten Month and lists wildlife books from Charles Scribner's Sons and University of Chicago Press as enriching reads for city wildlife study and public education.
Paul Harvey reports on Munlee Wharton AFL CIO Operating Engineers urging reform in construction labor relations. He notes wages in the trades outpaced productivity, rising costs for homes and materials, and a shift of dollars to nonunion contractors. Wharton calls for labor rededication to skilled work and a fair days pay.
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