Violence on TV Prompts Call for Moral Reform
The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence warns that television violence shapes real behavior and moral values. The report urges networks to cut violent programming and restrict shoot-em-ups to late hours, while noting the broader danger of real violence and US international aggression on youth and world perception.
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Aleutians
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Nordic nations seek UN General Assembly presidency
The Nordic countries Denmark Finland Iceland Norway and Sweden propose a Nordic as the next UN General Assembly president noting Nordic leadership in the UN’s history including secretaries-general Trygve Lie and Dag Hammarskjold. They argue Nordic steadiness is needed amid international strain and would likely earn broad support.
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Sweden
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Dag Hammarskjold
General Assembly
Hunger conference clash with Moynihan plan dissolving
Washington debate over a White House hunger conference highlights Moynihan’s triumph in pushing a guaranteed income while dissenting voices warn the effort offers limited aid. Nutrition expert Jean Meyer faces the risk of being sidelined as the plan risks reducing food stamp benefits in most states.
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America
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Jean Meyer
Harvard
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Joint Chiefs
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Ron Ziegler
Agriculture Department
Gordon Allot
Rcolo
Milton Young
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Danger of Smugness About the Cool Summer
The piece argues that despite summer racial violence in several cities, major outbreaks like Watts and Newark did not recur, suggesting a tempered improvement driven by restrained media, better policing, job programs, and community actions. It warns blacks about complacency and notes political shifts and fears of a harsher white reaction ahead, urging continued action toward equality.
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Newark
Detroit
We Must Hang Together in Jamaica and Vermont
A town meeting tale argues for cooperation over isolation as Winhall and neighboring towns face environmental control and vacation home development. The author cites the West River’s pollution risks and Ben Franklin’s warning to urge broader state action, warning against parochialism and urging collaboration for public health and shared welfare.
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Stratton
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South Londonderry
Jamaica
Salmon Hole
Townshend Reservoir
Ben Franklin
Davis backs Merriman as party boss in Vermont
Governor Deane C. Davis endorsed Russell Merriman for state GOP chairman amid questions about Davis 1970 ambitions. He denied plans tied to next year and pressed for party unity as Vermont Republicans reorganize.
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Merriman
Montpelier
UPN
Deane C. Davis
GOP
Russell Merriman
Elbert G. Moulton
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Philip H. Hoff
Daniel J. O’brien
South Burlington
Roland Seward
Wallingford
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Noble Rhetoric At U N Session
President Nixon delivers a keynote United Nations General Assembly speech arguing for an open world while maintaining United States policy toward Communist China and South Vietnam. The address blends rhetoric with defense of existing policy and calls for unity among major powers.
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