Historian Views on Europe and Toynbee Echoes
A fragmented historical commentary compares Toynbee and Arnold about European fate and the Hippie era. It laments neglect of a robust defense of Western liberty, warning that Europe’s survival hinges on timely cultural and political critique.
California Sna: preserving life and disaster response plan
The Defense Department proposes deleting two California emergency divisions totaling 30 000 men and replacing them with three brigades reducing strength by about 3000. A 30 000 member Guard could deploy to two distant metro centers, a capability the report questions as excessive.
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Defense
Department S
California
Beach Fashion Quips Spark Silent Discourse
A fragmented clipping notes modern beach fashion and social restraint. It hints at dancers or discotheques, restraint in conversation, and a mood of concealment when discussing trends and health. The tone suggests casual commentary on fashion, society, and media.
Leisure and the myth of self improvement in society
The essay critiques a belief that shorter work weeks and more leisure will automatically foster self-improvement. It argues many people waste free time on frivolities, fear crimes may rise, and warns against idealizing universal opportunity without real effort or virtue.
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Plato
Universal
Traditions Defended By Thinking Students As Phalanx
Russell Kirk laments student radicals while praising Phalanx an essay journal produced by Southern California Collegiate Studies Conference. Pepperdine student editor William Barclay Allen is Black. Peter W. Schramm is Hungarian exile's son. Phalanx argues for reflection before action and aims to shape future American thought over decades.
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Southern California Collegiate Studies Conference
University of Southern California
San’ Fernando Valley
State’ College
Pepperdine* College
Loyola ‘University of Los Angeles
Immaculate Heart College
Pepperdine Research ‘Institute
Los Angeles
Pepperdine College
Harbor ‘Freeway
Watts
William Barclay Allen
Pepperdine
Peter W. Schramm
Phalanx
Thomas Molnar
America
G. B. Tennyson
C S. Lewis
Screwtape Letters
New Left
Beetle attracting car paint shocks Detroit
The USDA reports two acrylic car paints attract sap beetles, potentially drawing beetles to vehicles. Michigan State University scientists note odor, not color, draws beetles, with tests showing thousands attracted in days. The finding is used to develop beetle traps rather than harm automakers.
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USDA
Agriculture Department
Michigan State University
Ralph Nader
Sweden not a model of socialism says critics
The author argues against Sweden as a model for American policy, citing government share of industry and private initiative. They claim Sweden relies on private enterprise, with government roles under half in steel and power sectors, and Sweden maintains high living standards without socialized economy.
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Sweden
Clark
American Economic Foundation
Britain
Capitol Hill
America
This Day In History Highlights By United Press International
Key events include 1868 Johnson acquitted by one vote, 1945 B 29s bombard Tokyo with 4000 tons of bombs, 1954 Bennington crew deaths from an explosion near Rhode Island, and 1964 India's Prime Minister Nehru dies at 64. Plato quote noted.
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Andrew Johnson
Tokyo
Bennington
Rhode Island
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
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