Regents support for UCLA firing over communism sparks GOP defense
The Republican State Central Committee praised the University of California Board of Regents for appealing a Superior Court ruling that UCLA faculty member Angela Davis could be dismissed for her avowed Communist beliefs. The piece argues the Board acted rightly, preserving academic freedom and preventing partisan doctrine from guiding teaching, while noting the conflict between political loyalty and scholarly independence.
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House Bill Blocks New Resurrection City on Park Lands
A House measure aims to bar construction of another Resurrection City on national park land. The debate hints that public support will waver if a developer proposes a land use scheme. A British cold region expert suggests towing icebergs to the Australian desert for irrigation as a novel solution.
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Youths and Machines Challenge Nation’s Services
A Des Moines Register interview with AT&T vice president Walter Straley warns that automation and a new urban youth workforce threaten public services. He cites telephone overload and hiring gaps as youths from inner cities struggle with English, motivation, and job standards. The piece contrasts eras and systems, noting shifts in labor, education, and service expectations into the 1970s.
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Wealth and homicide in a rich nation warned by Kirk
US author Russell Kirk argues that rising wealth stimulates crime and murder rates. He cites per capita productivity gaps, autombile deaths, and international comparisons to claim affluence correlates with violence. He warns wealth may breed danger and urges temperance and moral restraint.
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Don Maclean Welcome end to bad jokes
The host wraps up the Great Transatlantic Rotten joke contest with final entries due Oct 21 and plans for final judging. He shares a string of light roasts about Hollywood actors and a mischievous bear tale featuring the Sam Paine of bothered bears as a playful historical motif.
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Miller Backs Revelation of Oil Depletion Tax Reform
Senator Jack Miller challenges the Nixon Long slant on the 27.5 percent oil depletion tax. He offers Amendment 252 to H.R. 13270 to split depletion rules between plowback and nonplowback firms, arguing for policy aligned with 1920s depletion intent to boost domestic oil supply and keep prices fair. The Senate faces a choice between taxing oil firms more or realigning law with its spirit.
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Maclean's Microscoops on Inflation and TV Time Rules
A friend wrote a book on inflation. dealers hike its price. TV stations face pressure to give politicians airtime. The piece recalls fears of foreign attacks and notes ambassadors being stolen, highlighting a chaotic political climate.
Lincoln Marries Mary Todd in Springfield in 1842
A concise report notes Abraham Lincoln wed Mary Todd in Springfield on this day in 1842, highlighting the union of the future president and the prominent Chicago-born socialite and the early North American political era surrounding their marriage.
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