Tightrope Walkers and New Economists in a Delicate Balance
The piece contrasts New Economists who favored fine tuning the economy with today’s monetary managers seen as tightrope walkers. It discusses inflation, fiscal signals, and the Federal Reserve Board's role in maintaining international stability, joblessness, and credit conditions while avoiding recession.
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Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Feder
Reserve System
Doctor Drafts Plan To Double Dahomey Crops
In Cotonou, Emile Derlin Zinsou, doctor diplomat and president designate, outlines a plan to double crops in two years with a $20 million loan. The program centers on agricultural credit to aid subsistence farmers, aiming for corn and cotton growth, a new peanut oil plant by 1970, and broader rural development while awaiting French support. He notes five years to balance a $31 million budget and discusses regional instability as former Togolese leaders loom nearby.
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Cotonou
Dahomey
Emile Derlin Zinsou
Zinsou
France
Col
Alphonse Alley
Christophe Soglo
Togo
Portrait of Zinsou in a Benin village home
The text describes Zinsou living in a two story white house beside a shack lined street with a sewer trench out front. He reads poetry and admires Senegalese President Senghor. He has a wife and five children and many unfinished manuscripts.
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Ments
Zinsou
White House
Cotonou
Senegal
Leopold Senghor
Rhodesian Front proposes move to republic an end to British ties
The Rhodesian Front announces plans to declare Rhodesia a republic severing links with the British crown to sustain white rule. A government statement says the constitution would abolish Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and reminders of loyalty to the queen fade from official life.
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Salisbury, Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Rhodesian Front
Rhodesia
Elizabeth II
Northeastern taps Everett Baker as assistant track coach
Everett Baker, cross country captain at Northeastern University in 1966, is appointed assistant track coach at the university. His prior leadership with the cross country team signals a step into the track program’s coaching staff.
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Boston
Everett Baker
Northeastern Univerisity
Canadian nationalism boosts cross border ties and trade
An editorial argues that Trudeau's Liberal victory strengthens Canadian nationalism and outlook. It notes Canada's vast resources and trade with the United States, including 1966 exports of 7.14 billion dollars and imports of 6.03 billion. The piece envisions closer economic ties and a potential North American market.
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Canada
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Alaska
U.S
British Commonwealth
Lawn party set for August 24 by union St. Jean Baptiste
The Chagnon union on St. Jean Baptiste plans a lawn party at the Adams Street Biddeford hall on Saturday August 24 at 6 p.m. Attendees may reserve at the club hall or via club officers. A lobster supper and corn on the cob will begin at 6 followed by dancing to Muriel's Orchestra from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event responds to vandalism including birds killed and animals poisoned.
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Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adams Street
Biddeford Hall
Muriel
Pembroke Bermuda Couple Announce Engagement
Mrs. Peter Loughran of Pembroke Bermuda and Therese V. Loughran were engaged to Bruce A. McMillan of Kennebunk. Therese a Marymount Academy graduate and University of Maine junior in elementary education. Bruce a Kennebunk High School graduate and University of Maine senior in biology. No wedding date set.
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Peter Loughran
Pembroke
Bermuda
Therese V. Loughran
Bruce A. McMillan
Frank H. McMillan Jr
Brown St
Kennebunk
Miss Loughran
Marymount Academy
University of Maine
Kennebunk High School
Baltimore Zoo fencing plan approved with admission fee
The Baltimore Board of Estimates approved fencing the city zoo and establishing a 25 cent admission. The measure also bars children under.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore Board of Estimates
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