Critics clash over eco movement and consumerism attack
The text reviews the Ecology movement sparked by Silent Spring and counterpoints from Thomas R. Shepard of Look magazine. It notes debates on DDT safety, air and water pollution trends, overpopulation fears, and unemployment, with Shepard arguing for cautious science and limited government power.
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Rachel Carson
Robin Hood
Ralph Nader
Jane Fonda
Betty Furness
Mr. Nader
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Continental Baking Co
Shepard
Nader
Rivera
Jane
Betty
Ralph
Letters to the editor attack on drug program officials
A Newark board member's disruptive conduct at a Community Drug Council meeting is condemned. The writer, Mrs. Alice G. Cline of Fremont, calls for board reform and a funded, professional program with a qualified director and coordinators to protect youths in Southern Alameda County. The piece urges residents to scrutinize council actions and consider Norfolk area withdrawal if reforms fail.
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Community Drug Council Board
C.D.C
Newark
Maselli
Masell
South County
Selig
Alameda County
Community Drug Council
Alice GC
Cline
Fremont
New Moon Priorities Urge Redirection Of U S Spending
Henry J. Taylor argues after Apollo 35 that the United States must set clear priorities. He warns that continued moon missions strain finances, threaten deficit growth, and risk neglecting other critical challenges including Vietnam, Korea, and national stability. He urges Nixon to redefine goals and invest in areas with lasting impact.
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Vietnam
Korea
Nixon
Nixon Faces Agnew Dilemma on Political Fortunes
Washington reports indicate a possible push to drop Vice President Agnew as President Nixon weighs 1972 political risks. Public pressure from conservatives grows, while Agnew’s overseas tour drew mixed reviews and media criticisms.
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Washington
D.C
Agnew
Nixon
Miami
Maryland
Wally Hickel
Aone
Hickel
Alaska
White House
Jamies L. Buckley
Ben. Robert Dole
Republican National Committee
United States
Dole
Sen. Duckley
Energy fuels crisis and Randoph stance on LNG sources
Holmes Alexander discusses energy sources, LNG imports, and Sen Randolph's Senate Resolution 45. He argues for domestic fossil fuels, solar and geothermal examples, and warns against overreliance on overseas gas while favoring a balanced ecological approach guiding energy policy.
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Waslington
I.C
LNG
Lqwid
el Paso Natyea) Gas Co
Algeria
Senate Interior
Insular Affairs Committee
Senate
New York Times
Din Sen
Jennings Randolph
Dw.va
American Bar Association
Randolph
Middle East
Ama
Israel
India
France
Mankiel
Pioneer reformer Lacy Stone born in 1813 history note
This day marks Lacy Stone born August 13, 1813, highlighting his role as a United States pioneer social reformer. The brief recalls other historical milestones such as pop culture mentions in 1923 and aviation records in 1980, plus a 20th century Russia military reduction announcement and the Berlin Wall era context. John Galsworthy quote closes the round.
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Lacy Stone
Frank Hawkes
Angeles
New
Russia
Berlin Wall
West Germany
John Galsworthy
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