Five Figure Americans predicted for the 1970s economy
The Center for Economic Protection at the National Planning Association forecasts a rosy decade with average family income reaching five figures by 1973. Most families would see incomes around 9300 dollars, up from current levels, and unemployment dropping toward 4 percent as the population rises to about 226 million.
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National Planning Association
France and United States in Viet Nam Vacuum Debate
The piece notes that de Gaulle offers to aid Viet Nam reunification and curb foreign influence, challenging Washington's stance on the war. It questions U S policy and South Viet Nam reactions while contrasting past French rule with current aims. It also cites a Labor Department view that white collar workers rose from 22 percent in 1910 to 42 percent in 1960 and manufacturing jobs concentrate in three regions.
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Goldwater Gains Momentum AmidWelfare Skepticism Across West
The piece argues Goldwater benefits from a broad shift away from compulsory welfare. It cites Irving Kristol and Mass Observation polls in Britain supporting private service vouchers for education health and pensions as a path to individual choice and reduced state control. The author suggests Goldwater could leverage contracting out to win a White House bid.
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Harper’s Magazine
Kristol
Goldwater
New Yorks
General Motors
Kristols
England
Institute of Economic Affairs, Limited
Gallup
Britain
National Health Service
United States
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Barry Goldwater
America
New York City
White House
Dear Abby The Bare Facts
Advice column excerpts about nudist camp disagreement and social missteps. A reader asks if she should join her husband at a nudist colony, another shares grape theft incident at a grocery, and a funeral attendance dispute with wife advice.
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Abby
Hoover Outwits Germans 1916 Case for Parents
A 1920s anecdote recounts Herbert Hoover using a simple ruse to pass London newspapers to allies. The tale explains he wrapped mud caked overshoes in the latest London edition to fool German inspectors. It then applies the same distraction tactic to handling stubborn children to avoid emotional clashes.
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Herbert Hoover
Smith College
Hoover
London
Weekends Visited by Numerous Bidwell Families
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donnett of Troy hosted a weekend with Elizabeth Donnett and family. Dayle Donnett returned home after a two week Bidwell visit. Several couples and families from Troy Lancaster Columbus Cardington Springfield and other nearby towns spent time with relatives including the Hull Palmer Rathburn Lawless Murray and McBride households.
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Frank Donnett
Troy
Elizabeth Donnett
Dayle Donnett
Lawrence Hineman
Emma Lawless
Dan Eachus
Gilead
Gerald Hull
Bess Frederick
Lee Hemphill
Northup
Charles Murray
Lancaster
Kathryn Jones
Columbus
Donald Palmer
Dave Rathburn
Jackie Easton
David Dayton
Willis McBride
Amos Waugh
Emory Waugh
Stella George
Cardington
Lance Sanger
Springfield
Herbert Black
Miles Sanger
Life Begins At 40 A Reader Reflects On Wealth and Happiness
A reader argues that those with the least income often derive more daily satisfaction from frugal living. The letter notes earning less, bargaining, and DIY repairs bring meaning, while comfortable retirees may envy poorer peers. Des Moines offers senior golf permits. a pamphlet offer concludes the column.
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India
Des Moines
Iowa
Park Board
Jerry Atrick
the Messenger
Things That Nonsense Reveals About Modern Life
A humorous catalog of social irritations and dated oddities critiquing modern behavior in families, workplaces, advertising, fashion, and public life. The piece mocks vanity, consumer excess, and etiquette through vivid vignettes and punchy scenarios.
Charlie Chaplin Denies Rejuvenation Claim in Court
In Nice France Charlie Chaplin 73 challenged a clinic’s brochure claiming a miracle rejuvenation treatment allowed him to father a child at 73 He denied receiving the treatment and charged the Clinique Medicale De Sante of Nice with invading his personal rights He sought seizure and destruction of the brochure.
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Charlie Chaplin
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Clinique Medicale de Sante
Medical Clinic of Health
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