Man in Africa exhibition reframes African art at NY Natural History
John Canaday reviews the American Museum of Natural History show Man in Africa, noting its strong use of African material to illuminate anthropological themes. He contrasts it with the Congo art exhibit and praises the exhibition for linking art to its social, religious, and economic functions, enriching appreciation for Dogon and other cultures.
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Africa
American Museum of Natural History
Joseph Conrad
Egypt
Natural History Museum
Canada appoints first Negro member to Canadian Parliament
Lin coln MacAuley Alexander of Hamilton West becomes Canada's first Black MP with a 268 vote win over Liberal rival Thomas Beckett. The 46 year old lawyer and former college football player credited youth campaign support and said race never defined his bid. Born in Toronto, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, studied law, and began practice in 1953.
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Thomas Beckett
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McMaster University
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Egypt Air Force Saved by Ground Destruction, Editor Says
Al Ahram editor Hassanein Haikal argues the Egyptian air force avoided total destruction in 1967 by being ruined on the ground first. He says ground losses spared pilots and allowed aircraft replacement within months, while air officer losses would have delayed combat readiness for at least a decade.
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India to Start Speedy Trains
New Delhi AP report says Indian Railways will inaugurate the high speed era on October 2 with a Delhi Calcutta service in about 17½ hours versus 24 hours now. Additional high speed trains at up to 70 mph are planned linking Delhi Bombay Madras and Calcutta.
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Money's Worth: Porter assesses the new tax package
Sylvia Porter explains the 1968 tax hike and spending curb aimed at easing price pressures. She cautions inflation won’t halt quickly, notes slower growth and possible weak recession, and argues the package will modestly curb demand, stabilize prices, and reduce the deficit.
Communication Pollution Cited By Chicago Executive in Dallas
Edward H. Weiss head of a major agency told a Dallas meeting that society faces communication pollution alongside water and air pollution. He argued words can reveal or conceal thoughts and urged a revolution to write less read less and prefer direct in person spoken communication.
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