AP News Coverage Shifts Toward Social Change and War Effects
A 1967 AP report notes a move from sensational trials to trends and social impact stories. It highlights emphysema research, a lengthy World War II history feature, Vietnam coverage under pressure, Arnett’s international reporting prize, and innovations like AP Photocolor and the offset copy machine.
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Candy Messler
Miami
Ohio
Samuel H. Sheppard
Vietnam
U.S
Peter Arnett
North Vietnam
China
AP Photocolor
Winchester
Evening Star
Federal Communications Commission
AP outlines aims for educated public in annual report
The Associated Press general manager Wes Gallagher cites steps to tailor coverage to educated readers and reduce cynicism. Highlights include investigative projects on Vietnam graft, the TFX plane, and service wives, plus new partnerships, wirephoto upgrades, and expanded international growth.
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New York
Wes Gallagher
News ‘Service
U. S
Vietnam
Dow Jones and Co
United States
Soviet Holiday Harvest Day Celebrated Across Villages
The Russian Harvest Day mirrors Thanksgiving in spirit and varies by village. South Russia leads with early rejoicing over crops, while celebrations move north as the harvest progresses.
Investor Forum Sees Automatic Economic Growth By H C France
The forum argues U S growth is automatic with rising population and urbanization. It highlights rising electricity demand, car use, bank deposits, and industrial output projecting 1975 growth for PG&E Edison Detroit Edison Consolidated Edison GM Ford Chrysler Standard Oil NJ and Morgan Guaranty Trust. It advises buying 100 shares of these top firms for about 25000 at 5 percent yield.
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America
Aroun
Pacific Gas and Electric
California
Commonwealth Edison
Chicago
Detroit Edison
Consolidated Edison
New York City
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Morgan Guaranty Trust
New York
Revere Cleared of Charge in Penobscot Expedition
In the summer of 1779 Paul Revere participated in the failed Penobscot expedition. He faced accusations of cowardice and was dismissed from his command.
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Paul Revere
Penobscot
Court Martial Clearsmand at Castle William Island Officer
A court martial cleared a mand at Castle William Island of all charges more than two years after the initial accusations were made.
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Mand
Castle William Island
New York City Runs Largest Municipally Owned Transit System
The World Almanac notes New York City operates the largest municipally owned transit system in the United States. It includes 236.70 miles of subway and elevated tracks and 554.47 miles of bus routes, totaling 791.17 miles. A 400 mile subway trip costs 20 cents, with total transit investment over $2 billion.
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