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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1970
Page
2
Editorial reflects on high school and college graduates entering a challenging world. It notes rising costs, inflation, and growing responsibilities as they move from protected education to independent work, business, or military service. It urges support from older generations and congratulates the newcomers on their achievements.
A quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln urges reverence for law to be taught in schools, preached from pulpits, proclaimed in legislative halls, and endorsed in courts, envisioning law as the political religion of the nation. The line extols widespread moral and institutional practice of legal fidelity.
Canon Inc, a leading Japanese camera maker, diversifies into office equipment such as calculators and electrostatic copiers. Calculator sales rose 273 percent for six months ending Dec 31 1969 versus 1968. 1970 office equipment sales forecast at 50 percent of total, subject to semiannual reporting. Exports account for 49 80 percent of sales with US buyers a major portion. Exchange traded as over the counter ADRs around 22. Investment guidance notes possible risk if US recession deepens and lists major Japanese brokers.
Paul Harvey argues Nixon is fixated on foreign policy while the U S drifts toward isolationism He cites de Gaulle Britain and Times coverage to claim the administration is out of date and neglecting domestic fronts The piece questions whether withdrawal from global duties would serve American interests.
Alice Widener notes the Nixon White House dinner for the Indonesian president and Madame Sotario featured dignified atmosphere and genuine consideration. She highlights Allen Drury as a standout guest and lauds the host couple's personal touch as defining The President's House abroad.
U S cancer deaths expected around 330000 with about 208000 cures. Salt de-icing topped seven and a half million tons. West Germany toys exports stood at 50 million dollars. U S merchant marine share fell below 7 percent with two thirds of ships over twenty years old. Argentine meat exports rose by a third to a high in 1969.
The author cites audience responses across the United States since the Song My action in Quang Ngai Province on March 16, 1968. He notes mixed civilian and military views, asserting MACV’s strong stance on Geneva Conventions and mandatory reporting of any brutality, with emphasis on moral accountability at all command levels.
Washington column notes Hubert Humphrey and Joe Clark return to D C after defeats in 1968 and 1970. The piece argues their views on Vietnam and arms control would shape national policy, while praising Agnew and criticizing Humphrey and Kennedy for political missteps.
A reader criticizes parents and adults who left or disrupted the Anderson High School commencement last Thursday. The writer urges better example and respect for graduates, suggesting canceling ceremonies if decorum cannot be observed.
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