Inflation and Trade Shifts Across US and Europe
The piece argues inflation harms Americans while Europe seeks disinflation and boosts exports. It notes $1.2 billion in US stocks and $2 billion in US bonds bought by Europeans, warns this is temporary, and stresses production for export as a lasting cure. It cites French costs rising, German wage pressure, and urges prioritizing American inflation relief over opening investment markets.
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France
Italy
United States
America
Work or training urged under 1967 Social Security Act
The act requires employables on relief to take jobs or training. In New York City welfare costs dominate the budget. The federal plan funds 8,400 NYC positions at 11 million and 3,000 statewide more at 5 billion. The program covers ages 16 plus, with exemptions for illness age distance student and caregiving. Mothers enroll only when in family’s best interests with child care. The aim is to shrink relief rolls and move able-bodied to work, breaking dependency.
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New York
New York City
Johnson briefs successor on US defense options
A 35 man study examines alternative world strategies and their cost and impact, from global police actions to Fortress America. It weighs maintaining overseas bases, including Okinawa and Taiwan, listening posts, and a $5 billion annual base cost, noting decisions lie with the next President.
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Johnson
America
United States
Free World
Okinawa
Taiwan
Nixon’s Path to a Governing Republican Majority
Joseph Alsop analyzes how Nixon could build a durable GOP coalition with Southern and Border State Democrats, leveraging Agnew’s Southern strategy and Wallace votes. He predicts cabinet picks favor moderates in fiscal and foreign posts, with law and order as Nixon’s clave to secure majority support.
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George Wallace
Agnew
John Lindsay
New York
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
John Mitchell
Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Nelson Rockefeller
William Scranton
Douglas Dillon
Curtis LeMay
Eisenhower
Mitchell
Justice Department
A Conservative View Demurring On Rhodesia
James Kilpatrick critiques a United Nations Trusteeship Committee resolution on Rhodesia as dangerous folly. He notes the 89-9 vote and U S abstentions, arguing the plan to forcefully end Rhodesia's regime contradicts U N Charter limits and harms four million black Rhodesians. He condemns Western nations for appeasement and hypocrisy.
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Tower of Babel
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Rhodesia
Security Council
Great Britain
Zimbabwe
Southern Rhodesia
United Kingdom
Zambia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Organization of African Unity
South Africa
Portugal
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United States
Canada
Italy
France
Japan
Brazil
War Measures Claimed by Germany and School Reopenings
The Messenger reports that Germany urged President Wilson to start peace talks immediately to avoid famine. Chauncey schools reopen after influenza closures. A major offensive against Japan was planned from the South Pacific Australian region Central Pacific and India Burma areas. Athens nears its National War Fund Drive quota within $800 of $10,500.
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Germany
Wilson
Chauncey
Japan
Central Pacific
India-Burma
Athens
National War Fund
Commission urges railroads to boost passenger train service
The Interstate Commerce Commission notes nearly 600 passenger trains remain in operation and urges railroads to make a serious effort to raise patronage. The goal is to ensure a minimum level of passenger service and preserve a valued transport option amid growing demand.
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Anl Interstate Commerce Commission
Exchange of POWs highlights humanity amid conflict
Israel and Egypt completed a prisoner exchange trading 226 Egyptians for 225 Israelis. The move, praised as humane, reduced prisoner stocks for both sides and allowed each to claim a gain by releasing captives.
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Israel
Egypt
Generational views on teenagers and optimism
A provocative essay questions the harsh view of teens as today's demons while noting historic pessimism about youth. It argues that despite media scare stories and fears of moral decline, many teenagers study harder, show idealism, and differ mainly by less deference to elders and louder rock culture. The piece also critiques adult panic and calls for calmer perspectives.
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Gutenberg
Coney Island
Letters Stealing Editor The Messenger Athens High School
A reader letter from The Plains expresses concern about Athens High School in The Plains. It criticizes vandalism, theft of coats, poor locker space, and suspended ceiling lockers, asking who to turn to when school authorities ignore ongoing stealing.
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Athens High School
Plains
Athens Messenger Delivery Rates and Address
The Messenger Publishing Co. at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio lists delivery options for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail rates. It notes in 1918 act terms and provides the Athens post office address for mail subscriptions and notices.
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Ohio
West Virgina
Athens Post Office
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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