Beyond Freedom and Dignity viewed by a conservative
James Kilpatrick labels B F Skinner s Beyond Freedom and Dignity a terrifying work that argues for a vast technology of behavior to steer humanity. Kilpatrick calls Skinner s system dehumanizing, dangerous, and a path to despotism, predicting catastrophe if society yields to control over free will. He notes Skinner s claim that control must replace freedom and questions feasibility and ethics.
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Washington
Alfred A. Knopf
B. F. Skinner
Skinner
McDargh and Weber Named Newspaper Directors
G Kenne and Fred W Weber are listed as key officials with McDargh serving as Advertising Director and Weber as Circulation Director in the newspaper roster.
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G. Kenne
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Nixon Eyes China Japan Canada Trips Amid 1972 Travels
The president plans to visit mainland China before May 1972 and may also visit Ottawa and Japan as part of a year of international travel. He will welcome Emperor Hirohito in Alaska on Sept 26 during a refueling stop en route to Europe. Vice President Agnew will attend Persepolis celebrations with delegations from about 60 nations.
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China
United States
Chou En-lai
Vitation
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Ottawa
Japan
Canada
Tokyo
Anchorage
Alaska
Emperor Hirohito
Nagako
Europe
Iran
Persian Empire
Persepolis
Cyrus the Great
Agnew
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Soviet Union
Liberal Democratic Party
Eisaku Sato
Gallup Poll Finds Nixon Popularity Holds Near Fifty Percent
Gallup surveys taken after Nixon announced his Aug 15 economic program show 49 percent of adults approve of his overall job performance and 51 percent in a prior week. The ratings remain stable since June, with intensity of approval rising among some earlier supporters.
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Princeton
N.J
Nixon
Gallup
Roosevelt
Johnson
Laos
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Truman
Japan and United States face high stakes in yen and security
Washington dialogue on yen revaluation and UN China seat reflects broader worries about Japan’s defense policy and its role in a three power world. Greater strategic choices loom as economic disputes risk driving tensions toward risky moves with nuclear implications for Japan.
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Roger
Takeo Fukuda
United States
United Nations
Rogers
China
Washington
Taiwan
Japan
Finance
Commerce
Russia
Southeast Asia
India
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Readers' Letters Welcome Opinions on Public Issues
A note invites letters to the editor on day’s issues, stressing timely public interest. Preference is given to concise letters of one page or less for publication on this page.
Governor closes Ohio state parks protest reader anger
Athens resident objects to park closures citing already paid boat dock and license fees valid through March 31 1972. Critic praises park manager Paul Kennard for upkeep but argues public parks should not be political footballs amid tax debate.
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the Messenger
Ohio
Athens
Dow Lake
Paul Kennard
Union
Gratitude for help on road assistance by strangers
A note from Shirley Tucker of Gloucester Route 3 thanks the young couple who stopped on September 7 to help a Ford station wagon that stalled and wouldn’t start. She expresses that such kindness shows there are still people willing to assist others in trouble.
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the Messenger
Jumping to Conclusions and Other Hal Boyle Observations
HAL BOYLE reflects on political rhetoric during football season noting men ignore promises in favor of games. He jests that insults between women pass unnoticed, wedding cake is more admired than eaten, and a bachelor bridegroom might borrow money at the ceremony. He ends with dog greeting tips.
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New York
Brooklyn Councilman Seeks Tax Shift on Meals
A Brooklyn councilman urges the New York Legislature to drop the hot dog tax on meals under one dollar and replace it with a higher levy on meals costing five dollars or more. He argues higher priced meals can bear the extra charge.
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Brooklyn
New York
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D&s
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
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Small Society
Brickman
Hecke
Joseph Kraft
General de Gaulle
Winston Churchill
William Rogers
Shirley Tucker
Glouster
Hal Boyle
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