U S Fertility Restraint Needs Global Emulation
A century of U S progress toward replacement fertility is praised as a path for global stability. The piece notes a 1972 half-year birth decline despite more women of childbearing age, and argues education, access to birth control, changed social roles, and global cooperation are vital to curb world population growth and improve living standards.
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U.S
Census’ Bureau
National Center For’ Health Statistices
Earth
Pote Place
Population Reference Bureau
United States
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Philippines
America
Norman E. Borlaug
Nabel Pance
Air Force honors whistleblower Sgt Lonnie Franks
Sgt Lonnie Franks of Cedar Rapids who exposed false bombing reports in North Vietnam faces no punishment. He is slated for promotion despite his honesty, with Defense Secretary Laird saying retaliation is not in the military plan. The move could be politically advantageous in an election year.
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AIR Forge
Lonnie Franks
Cedar Rapids
North Vietnam
Air Force
Pubiic
Pentagon
Sgt. Franks
Defense
Laird
T Hat
U.S. Hanoi Prisoner Manoeuvre Draws Mixed Reactions
A commentary argues Hanoi misreads American public opinion by releasing three U S prisoners to antiwar critics while detaining others. It contends the tactic won't sway voters or end the war, risks inflaming families with remaining captives, and amounts to political pressure rather than a peace deal.
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Hanoi
U.S
George McGovern
McGovern
Lanel
Hiera
Nolting
Fort Att
New Treatment Plant Urged by The People's Forum
Public hearing set for Oct 3 at the Coliseum to discuss Cedar Rapids water pollution controls. An engineering report favors expanding current plans to replace two aging plants with one new facility downstream to serve the metro area. Citizens urged to voice opinions, letters should focus on issues, not individuals.
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Coliseum
Armory
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Werdege
Lmit
Indian Creek
Park Use Debate Sparks Town Concerns Over Diamond
In Cartown residents urge limits on a proposed new ball diamond citing traffic, noise, and park use impacts. They warn outsiders could crowd the area, threaten picnics and evening practices, and raise questions about funding for field maintenance and late play restrictions. They ask for guarantees on insurance, cost, and ongoing rule stability before any project proceeds.
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Gider
The Ugly Rock Trend Takes Over Groovy Scene
Grace Lichtenstein surveys the rise of what she calls freak or decadent rock led by Alice Cooper as the leading act with School's Out atop charts. She notes Bowie's glamorous acts, Queen, the New York Dells and others using shocking stage shows to push boundaries. The piece contrasts varied styles and condemns overt sexualized theatrics while recalling past controversial acts by performers from Richard to Hendrix and Townshend.
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Grace Lichtenstein
New York
Alice Cooper
Bead
David Bowie
Lee Grant
Queen
California
New York Dells
Oscar Wilde
Mercer Arts Center
Hmaci
Keith Mera
Lake and Parker
Rod Stewart
Eltoh John
Alice
Roosevelt Stadium
Ferrey City
Manhattan
Cuba
Koya
JGR
Arma
Fang
Blue
Alice Cooper and the Rock Theatrics in Hype and Shock
A critical take on the Alice Cooper stage persona and heavy metal theatrics, arguing that while theatricality dominates performances, the music remains central for fans. The piece contrasts outrageous stage acts with serious musical ideas, noting the Stones influence and the dangerous appeal of Cooper's persona despite overblown excess.
Greek Still Sees Nixon Odds to 15-1
Political analyst Jimmy Snyder rates Richard Nixon as the favorite to win reelection with a 15-1 edge over George McGovern in most states. Snyder assigns Nixon advantages across foreign affairs business military and economic issues while noting limited Democratic prospects in specific regions and groups.
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Raul Nixon
Fashington
Jimmy
Snyder
Georgi Metlavern
Nixon
Metiovern
California
Illinois
New York
Ohio
McGovern
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Soul Dakota
Wisconsin
Teguey
Fora An Saipport
Thandlul
Inbar
Demncrata
Enaimen Sete
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Cartown
Hue
Henry Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Paris
Kissinger
Moscow
Peking
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Fat Haro
Kennedy
Johnson
Fle
Art Hanoi
Thieu
Saigon
South Vietnam
Ifanel
Thiev
New Teck Times Service
James Reston
Henry Xissinger
Circus
Jafferson
Jess
Airplane
Stewart
John
Stones
Cooper
Norges
Aline
Atne-Prease
Higier
Anthony
Panelle
An Nixon
Sarah Lou
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