Uncertain Top Leadership Shifts Shape China Views
A visiting European journalist reports that power in China rests with a shrinking old guard and a rising civilian–military balance. He notes vacancies in the Politburo, a cautious push toward renewal, and warns Americans to remain skeptical about China lingers as a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Lin Piao
China
Nixon
Mao Tse-tung
Chou En-lai
Yeh Chienying
Li Hsien-nien
Politburo
Mao
Chou
Central Committee
Revolutionary Committee
Shanghai
Chang Chun-chiao
Yao Wen-yuan
Wang Hung-wen
Marshal Lin
Marshal Yeh
Athens Messenger Publisher and staff honors
The Athens Messenger notes the long history of its publishing house and lists prominent executives and staff over the years including Frederick W. Bush, Ordon K. Bush, G. Kenner Bush, Fred W. Weber, Charles W. Reamer, M. W. McDargh, and Richard R. Paynter with roles from publisher to editorial and advertising leadership.
Era of the young marrieds foreseen by census projection
Based on 1970 census figures George H Brown predicts by 1985 the nation will have 28 million more people in their 20s 30s and early 40s and a 2.5 million annual marriage rate. Most growth will be school age children and seniors over 65 with little change for ages 45 to 64. College students may rise 50 percent to 11.5 million.
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George H. Brown
Brown
Growing Affluence to Shift Housing and Living Standards
The 25 to 44 age group is projected to reach about half of purchasing power by 1985 with rising family incomes near 15000 dollars. Housing, appliances, and furnishings are set for a surge while private homes gain favor over apartments. Mass transit is hoped to curb pollution and congestion for a 240 to 250 million population.
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Brown
L. A. Times
Washington Post
Washington
Earl Butz
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Butz
Inflation and monopoly critique in Hoffman's column
The Nicholas von Hoffman column argues inflation persists due to unchallenged monopoly and wage price controls failing. It cites meat price rises, subsidies in lumber and agriculture, and questions Nixon’s wage price program while comparing to Woodrow Wilson’s WWI controls.
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Nicholas von Hoffman
Woodrow Wilson
Nixon
Wilson
Price Stabilization and Cartelization Across Industries
Murray N. Rothbard argues in a forthcoming history that wartime policy aimed at stabilizing prices also built cartels. Government and industry aligned to keep prices at a “reasonable” profit level, suppressing Maverick competitors, with railroads becoming fully monopolized and executives empowered by the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray N. Rothbard
Ronald Radosh
E. P. Dutton & Co
New York
Rothbard
Ideology Behind Wage Controls Powers Big Business
The piece argues that wage price controls shield small firms from antitrust law while enabling large-scale cooperation. It links this to a long ideological line from Hoover to Kennedy and Nixon, suggesting a shift toward government aided price setting and monopoly power rather than genuine fraud or corruption. The critique notes the ITT case and fear of corporate influence in policy.
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Washington
Wilson
Hoover
Fdr
Kennedy
Nixon
Mitchell and
Kleindienst
ITT
Return To College Through Work In Austerity Times
A growing share of college students must work to fund studies as costs rise. Books, clothing, housing, and tuition have surged, loans remain hard to obtain, summer jobs shrink, and family finances tighten. Federal aid covers about half of needs, says Dr Kenneth L. Wooten.
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Kenneth L. Wooten
National Association of Financial Aid Officers
How They Voted Ohio Congress Mar Twenty Four
Washington report details roll calls by area members of Congress from March 20 to 24. Senate support for Gravel Pentagon Papers appeal. Saxbe and Taft votes noted. House approves dollar devaluation bill to $38 an ounce with Rep Miller voting for.
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Ohio
Washington News Service
Washington
Congress
Senate
Supreme Court
Mike Gravel
Dalaska
Gravel
William B. Saxbe
Robert Taft Jr
Saxbe
Taft
Tafted
HOUSE
World Monetary Community
U.S
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Letters on cancer funds call to preserve research grants
The U S Office of Management Budget plans a $100 million cut to cancer research for the next fiscal year. The Messenger editor urges readers to write to President Nixon requesting that all funds authorized for cancer research be appropriated to avoid delaying a cure and saving lives.
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the Messenger
U.S. Office of Management & Budget
Nixon
The Messenger Publishing Co. Postal Rates Notice
Daily newspaper published in Athens Ohio lists prices for single copies delivery by carrier and tube route plus mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes second class matter status and directs mail to The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D &S
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Legalization Of Pot Use Backed By Commission Recommendations
Buckley argues the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse presents careful conclusions. The piece notes a distinction between pushers and users, and predicts gradual policy change as courts and laws adapt to decriminalize casual use while prosecuting suppliers.
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National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Lester Grinspoon
Harvard
Kaplan
Grinspoon
Commission
Edward Koch
Manhattan
Congress
Koch
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Joseph Kraft
People’s Republic
Yore
United States
America
Che
Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Frederick W. Bush
Ordon K. Bush
Taylor Branch
Washington Monthly
Small Society
Brickman
Brikkmaw
Letters Cancer Funds
Franklin E. Morris
Mansfield
Che Athens Messenger
William F. Buckley
John Kaplan
Stanford University
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