Newhall quake compared to Long Beach and Hayward events
The article compares the Newhall earthquake of 1957 to the 1933 Long Beach quake and the 1868 Hayward event, noting magnitudes around 6.5 and 5.3 respectively, and argues that building quality, soil conditions, and timing largely determined casualties and damage. It stresses modern construction practices and inspections as crucial to reducing future losses in California quake zones.
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California
Newhall
Long Beach
Washington Township
Frement
Newark
Cal City
Fremont
Union City
Beret
San Ae
Hayward
Bay
San Pacisco
9 Point
Warm
Mills College
O. Tt
Washingtonston
Countdown Chile grants jon to Red China first foothold in South America
New York Mayor Lindsay aides analyze his presidential chances in Las Fun City as Run approves air fare adjustments. Officials expect airline revenues to rise by 80 million, marking a significant policy shift and potential transit impact.
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Chile
Jon
China
Peking
South America
New York
Lindsay
Las Fun City
Lincoln Portrait: Plain Man's Rise From Humble Roots
Springfield column reflects on Abraham Lincoln and the American opportunity system. It recalls Lincoln’s self-taught ascent from writing on a shovel to the White House, honors his humility and faith, and notes how his inner life defined his public deeds and resilience.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Indiana
White House
United States
America
Amer.ca
Owl
Springfield
Oak Ridge I
Allen Drury Provokes Debate With Mars Flight Novel
A critical summary reviews Allen Drury's upcoming novel The Throne of Saturn, noting its polemical political angles and patriotism. The piece contrasts Drury's sharp social commentary with critics who allege lacks depth, and highlights depiction of race, NASA, and Cold War tensions.
Chile under Allende faces turmoil and policy clashes
The report outlines early Allende era turmoil in Chile with farm seizures by peasants and urban occupations. It notes price freezes and credit controls, wage hikes up to 40 percent, higher social security contributions, and debate over nationalizing copper. Officials warn of risks to private enterprise while workers and leftists back nationalization measures. The army and parliament loom as future constraints.
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Alleride
Allende
Finance Ministry
Americo Zorrilla Rojas
Chile
Washington
Chilean Copper Corporation
Valentine customs and legends from St. Valentine’s Day lore
The piece traces the origin of Valentine's Day from Roman catacombs and early church links to courtship customs in England and Scotland. It notes medieval gift practices, jewelry as retreat from duties, and Pepys and Duchess of Richmond anecdotes, ending with reflections on enduring love and paper valentines.
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Rome
England
Scotland
Valentine
Catmee
Samuel Pepys
Stuart
Duchess of Richmond
Duke of York
Lord Mandeville
Yesteryear
Monica
Alice
Cecilia
Rabbit
Kittlest
Felicia
St. Valentine
Porta del Popolo
GM to recognize UAW as bargaining agent in 1997
The 1997 agreement saw General Motors recognize the United Auto Workers as the bargaining agent for GM workers. Included in the historical notes are the 1945 Yalta Conference conclusions among allied leaders Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin, the 1988 start of bombing raids on North Vietnam by US and South Vietnamese planes, and the 1968 end of New York City garbage workers eight day strike.
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General Motors
U.S
United Auto Workers Union
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Josef Stalin
Yalta
Crimea
North Vietnam
New York City
Thomas Edise
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