1984 in the age of surveillance and Nixon
Nicholas von Hoffman argues that modern government data banks rival Orwell 1984 in reach, yet reveal more about leaders than citizens. He contrasts Big Brother with Nixon and suggests the era’s omnipresent scrutiny stems from our rulers and the press alike.
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George Orwell
Big Brother
Stalin
Orwell
Winston
Oceania
Richard M. Nixon
Bebe
Nixon
Trying to Remember Last Winter's Gas Lines Game
An Opinion release from the Highway Users Federation frames a nostalgia game about the 1973 fuel scare. It traces summer shortages, autumn price hikes, and the winter of restrictions with odd-even rules and long gas lines. It notes carpooling, trip planning, conservation, and energy-saving habits as constructive responses, then moves to spring mobility desires.
Gatsby and gas lines fuel summer travel caution
The piece argues spring travel rises as Americans seek getaways despite gas prices and an embargo. It urges fuel conservation through carpooling and planning, noting the need to avoid unnecessary trips while recalling The Great Gatsby as a nostalgic contrast.
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Grandma
Quote on inflation and leadership by John Kenneth Galbraith
In a University of Oklahoma commencement speech John Kenneth Galbraith argues inflation could have been halted in recent years if men of minimal competence and determination had been placed in charge. He emphasizes sharp critique of economic leadership and policy response.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
University of Oklahoma
Foreign Affairs Many-splendored dream of unity
New York. President Nixon's Middle East tour underscores shifts in U.S. policy as it tests whether Arab unity can be realized without sacrificing ties to Israel. The dream has long stirred Arabs yet faces paradoxes from Egypt to Lebanon, while Sadat abandons federation in favor of a unity rooted in peace with Israel.
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New York
Nixon
United States
Israel
Palestine
Michel Aflaq
Syrian Baath Party
Aflaq
Egypt
Morocco
Jordan
Lebanon
Jamal Ad-Din Afghani
Nasser
Syria
Yemen
Sudan
Anwar el-Sadat
Sadat
Cairo
Hussein
Wasfi Tal
U.S
Repairs and changes mark Bennington area news
The county courthouse on South Street undergoes its first repair since 1911 under George S. McKeon with a painting crew. Bennington College adds Arthur W. Page to its board. A summer reading contest is planned at the public library. Water conservation is urged amid a severe drought. Bennington hosts Biller Bros. circus on June 2 with three baby elephants imported from Siam. Firefighting drill ends with a water fight. A 79-year-old former PSU president marries a 75-year-old former Middlebury dean. Coffin discusses power struggles, Kennedy injured in Massachusetts plane crash. North Bennington student Barry Griffith advances to Boys' State lieutenant governor. State police boost highway patrol. Historical notes reference hot line talks and the 1967 Independent party formation.
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South Street
George S. McKeon
Bennington College
Arthur W. Page
New York
Clarence Woolley
Greenwich
Conn
Page
Leigh
Biller Bros
Bennington
Davey Circus
Siam
Vermont State Firemen’s Association
William Sloane Coffin
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Cooley Dickenson Hospital
Northhampton
Barry Griffith
North Bennington
Bennington Catholic High School
Northfield
Ronald Kelley
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Rutland
Vermont
William H. Baumann
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Chef du Parti
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Gatsby’ and Gas Lines
Inington
House of Color
Ranan Lurie
Foreign Affairs
Pennsylvania State College
Middlebury College
John M. Thomas
Eleanor S. Ross
Russia
Moscow
American Independent Party
George Wallace
Alabama
Office Products Center
Main Street
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