Rand Study Says St Louis Plight Abnormal Amid Urban Decay
Rand Corporation finds St Louis unusually distressed despite national urban decline. It cites population loss, rising slums, lagging jobs and income growth, racial unemployment gaps, and a restrictive city boundary that spurs suburban growth. Community pride persists with cultural institutions and neighborhood groups, while renewal remains tentative.
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Vacation Protest Suggested to End Gasoline Hoax Across Nation
Humboldt Sun publisher Cal Sunderland in Winnemucca proposes a nationwide citizen's rebellion by taking a one week vacation to halt all production and services. He argues the gasoline shortage is a hoax to raise prices and urges readers to contact Washington with a blunt message. Local readers back the idea, sending reprints and renewals as attention grows.
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Purdy in satisfactory condition after stroke at Rutland
Sen Ellery Purdy of Rutland County remains in satisfactory condition at Rutland Hospital after a stroke Friday night. The 78 year old chairman of the Senate Education Committee plans to retire at session end after a long career beginning in 1959 with three House terms and five Senate terms.
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