As Others See Us Seminar Reflects on U S Image
A World Press Institute program at Macalester College in St Paul gathers journalists for a year of background seminars and travel. Visitors praise American wealth and work ethic while Adebola James of The Express Lagos criticizes the "please love us mania" in U.S. outreach and influence efforts. The seminar aims to deepen understanding despite mixed views.
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Pootinkelet, Sry
Travel World Press Institute
Macalester
Soetalits College
Paul, Minn
America
Ademola James
the Express
Lagos
Nigeria
United States
Dollar buying power steady but inflation likely to rise
Prof. George L. Bach notes the postwar dollar buys 78 cents in 1948 terms, with Belgium 82 and Switzerland 81 cents. He warns inflation may rise in the next decade or two as wage push pricing Fed policy and business cycles interact, and wars remain the main inflation catalyst.
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United States
George L. Bach
Maurice Falk
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Secretary of the Treasury
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Bach
Belgium
West Germany
Switzerland
Federal Reserve
Science Confronts Haste in Applying Discoveries
The AAAS committee on Science in the Promotion of Human Welfare says science often acts too quickly before understanding full effects on people and environment. It cites thermonuclear tests and pesticides as examples and urges independent, international evaluation before innovations are deployed.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Committee On
Science
Yakkers Touted To Boost World Fair Culture Effort
Thomas Deegan aims to form a cadre of metropolis talkers from taxi drivers to barbers to promote the World’s Fair opening at Flosing Meadow next April. Fred G. Clark of the American Economic Foundation complains big business underfunds the Hall of Free Enterprise, despite its proven educational value.
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Thomas Deegan
Flosing Meadow
Fred G. Clark
American Economic Foundation
Hall of Free Enterprise
Ita
Acs
Iets
Clark
Mr. Clark
Paicmn Yre
United States
James Marlow Looks at Johnson's Personal Vision in State of the Union
James Marlow analyzes President Johnson's State of the Union and probes how his personal stamp may shape the presidency. The columnist contrasts Johnson with Kennedy Eisenhower Truman and Roosevelt noting his restrained public warmth and ambition to forge a distinct leadership style.
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America
Johnson
White House
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Red China faces UN entry questions and demands
In a sharp denunciation of the United Nations over Indonesia's withdrawal, Communist China hints it may reject UN membership unless it sets terms. It calls for charter reforms benefiting Asian and African nations and likely demands removal of U S forces from Formosa and the Seventh Fleet if it joins.
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Robert Liu
Tokyo
China
United Nations
Indonesia
Peking
World Organization
Red Chinese
United State
Formosa Strait
Formosa
U. S
Mail Bag and Miscellany From HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE Mail Bag notes reveal readers’ dreams vary by person with three to five dreams nightly for the average. Dream color linked to artists. Sleep myth about coffee and bedtime. Insomnia blamed on fear of not sleeping. One third of home electricity bills cover lighting. two thirds go to appliances. 1919 Army convoy paved path with Eisenhower among officers. Quotable line on wine crushing methods noted.
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Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America
Europe
Federal highway costs rise as auto tax eyed by Congress
Opening of the 89th Congress brings news of higher Federal highway costs. The Highway Trust Fund faces a shortfall of about $4.6 billion for completing the interstate system by 1973, fueling debate over using auto excise taxes for highways and possible diesel tax hikes.
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Washington
Automotive
Administration
Highway Trust Fund
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Johnson
Louisiana
Russell Long
Senate
Dear Abby Roomer Improper Moves Fearful Girl Seeks Help
A 14 year old girl describes a male roomer pressuring her for isolation and touches. She fears staying home after her father’s death and asks Abby for guidance. Abby urges telling her mother and, if needed, contacting police to remove the man at once. The section also includes a reader dispute about wearing wedding rings after a spouse’s death and dating.
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Abby
Cuba lures Britain's top scientists with facilities and cash
The Insider's Newsletter reports English researchers led by Dr Reginald Preston resigning to join Fidel Castro. Preston holds a 10 year contract and oversees a $5.6 million research center in Cuba. He says England offers poor facilities and wages and expects to recruit 20 more scientists before returning in March. He pioneered factory farming and the barley beef technique to boost Britain’s meat industry and aims to export beef to Europe from Cuba.
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England
Cuba
Britains
Reginald Preston
Fidel Castro
Preston
Castro
Britain
Europe
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