Frayed Phrases Driving Modern Trade Debates
New York AP notes that familiar phrases like economic imperialism and free trade frame today’s world affairs. Stans, Rockefeller, and corporate leaders encounter nationalism, multinational markets, and protective measures as nations and firms clash over access and benefits in a reshaped global economy.
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New York
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Latin America
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Anaconda Co
United States
Alabama statehood stamp marks sesquicentennial year
A 6¢ Alabama statehood stamp featuring a red camellia and yellowhammer is issued Aug 2. First day site Huntsville, 1819 temporary government seat. Bernice Kochan designed the stamp after winning a contest. she is a pioneering female stamp designer.
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Sid Kronish
AP News
Cent
Alabama
Huntsville
Bernice Kochan
Two Baytonians Join Texas Maritime Academy Cruise
Neal Platzer and Michael E. Tavery sail from Galveston aboard the TS Texas Clipper for the Texas Maritime Academy summer cruise. A 120 midshipmen group trains in merchant ship operations with plans to return to Galveston by August 10, pursuing BS degrees in marine transportation or marine engineering and Coast Guard licensure.
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Texas Maritime Academy
Neal Platzer
Michael E. Tavery
Galveston
Texas Clipper
Neal
W. Platzer
Hunt
Michael
M. J. ‘Avery
Crosby Road
Mobile
Ala
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Barcelona
Spain
Firajus
Greece
Naples
Italy
Funchal
Madeira Islands
New Orleans
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas A&m University System
Gulf Coast
U.S
Coast Guard
Cheaters in World War II Draft Notables Cited
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes about three cheaters per thousand drafted men who avoided service in World War II. The count reflects a small fraction of the total drafts and highlights the rarity of evasion among U S Army and Navy personnel during the war.
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U.S. Army
Navy
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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European Economic Community
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Dan River Mills, Inc
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Hong Kong
Formosa
Carl J. Gilbert
Nixon
Alabama Sesquicentennial Commission
Try Sen
New York City
Manhattan
Baytonians
ENJAY
Jimmy Lumus
Roy Brokleman
Lumus Baytown Dodge
Super Bees
Wyodge
Dodge Boys
Market ST
Herman Alleman
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