Carmichael lecture at Ohio University stirs debate on capitalism
The university hosted Stokely Carmichael as a Student Lecturer drawing both condemnation and praise for capitalism and socialism. The piece notes his fiery stance and contrasts it with The Times coverage of a London economic summit and broader Western shifts away from capitalism amid inflation and oil politics.
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Economic growth decline warned by 1980s reshaped elite
The speaker foresees a sharp drop in growth about ten years ahead, starting in Europe then the United States. He cites a rising educated West class dependent on language and analytic skills, split roughly 40 percent traditional liberals and 40 percent neo liberals, with the latter labeled health and safety fascists. This new class, though quiet in elections, is expected to gain influence in the early 1980s.
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Oil Powers and Global Economies at the London Summit
At the London economic summit seven leaders sought to confront OPEC's oil price rises after the 1973 war. The debates centered on financing deficits in developing nations, conserving oil, and understanding Saudi influence on prices. Western policy must balance aid, production, and strategic energy security.
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Red Cross Members Rally in Athens County Drive
In March Red Cross Month Athens County residents joined a local drive to fund operations and programs including blood first aid and disaster services. The effort credits many volunteers led by Mrs Lucile Smith and county contributors for partial fiscal relief.
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Helen Baughman
Chauncey
Louise King
Amesville
Jon Holbert Glouster
George Sufronko
Nelsonville
Clyde Bronson
Fred Palmer
Wath Radio
Ray Skinner, Jr
Old Governor's Mansion Heads to New Owner in Columbus
Sam Powers nears final purchase of the 73 year old mansion at 1234 East Broad St after bidding against Rev. Nathan H. Beavers Jr. The state real estate office must confirm full payment before deed recording. Renovation costs could reach 400000 dollars with total expenditure up to 750000 dollars. Former Lt. Gov John W. Brown last inhabited the house in 1957.
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East Broad St
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Springfield
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U.S. Senate
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Letter to the Editor on Public Interest Sign, Address, Phone
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Rademacher's TV Rerun Season Theory
Washington essay discusses a national malaise linked to television reruns. Rademacher argues the long rerun season dulls imagination as networks cut new shows to save costs. The piece notes deja vu from familiar programs and echoes concerns about news, sports, and cultural vitality.
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America
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United States
Walter Cronkite
Question on Normalizing Relations in Disturbed Times
Buckley explores whether the United States can or should normalize ties with Hanoi after war defeats and outlines the tension between dignity and pragmatism. He cites Nixon’s China visit and compares wartime alliances, arguing that Japan’s? No, Vietnam’s situation tests principles of magnanimity and moral constraints in diplomacy.
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