New deal for Indians sparks self help programs
More than 6,000 American Indians live in the United States with high unemployment and low income. Federal and private programs fund tribally owned ventures like Laguna rock quarrying, backed by OED, EDA, and private partners. Navajo and Shiprock projects employ hundreds, boost self sufficiency, and push a shift in leadership under Peter MacDonald.
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United States
Office of Economix Development
Commerce Department
Economic Development Administration
OBO
Puebla Laguana
Gulf Oil
New Mexico State Highway Department
Laguna Rock
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Welfare as a right harms initiative and fuels dependency
The piece argues that expanding federal welfare under the Family Assistance Plan risks sustained poverty by creating a permanent safety net. It contends that relying on government as the first employer erodes work incentives while ignoring the philosophical aim of assisting only those truly in need. It warns against inflating welfare rolls and costs.
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United States
Separate classes for boys at Elk Grove grade school
Donald Cooks, principal in Elk Grove Unified near Sacramento, moved eight boys from grades four to six into single sex classes claiming boys fall behind in coed settings. He argues girls sit quietly and get all teacher attention while boys are restless.
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California
Education U
War Antidefamation League advocates balanced view on wars
A public interview with C Bennytt Neypalm, head of the War Antidefamation League, urges distinguishing wars by merit rather than branding all as bad due to Vietnam. He proposes editor and producer pressure, film industry pacts, and rival campaigns to prevent antiwar sentiment from widening. He warns of strong actions if media or studios resist.
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Washington
C. Bennytt Neypalm
Beeryone
Vietnam
League
Tan
Ail Procecis
Los Angeles
Miliary
Ubcer Foundation
John Wayne
Neypalm
America
Insects Trained by Scientist Aims to Change Behavior
A scientist claims insects can be trained, sparking curiosity about nature and learning. Separate notes drift into humorous reflections on habits, drinking, and the idea of teaching flies to stay out of the house.
Telegram Freedom Newspaper declares liberty and self control
The Telegram in Columbus Nebraska on Saturday April 17 1971 publishes a statement asserting that freedom is self control, a gift from God, not a government grant, and must align with the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Columbus, Nebraska
Alpine reflections on Tirols sun and Gemeinschaft ideas
The author skis in Solden Tirol at nine thousand feet noting deep snow and sunny glare. He muses on Alps as monuments provoking questions about God and creation, and argues resort safety shows mountains are not useless through human ingenuity and shared culture. He contrasts American individualism with European Gemeinschaft and notes ski racing as a middle class issue. Jean-Claude Killy is cited as an example of a racer who became famous after leaving a customs job.
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Solden
Austria
Tirol
Alps
Wuornkogel
Europe
Germany
Gemeinschaft
America
Jean-Claude Killy
Space shuttle plan sparks broad debate on cost and militarization
An early concept for a two craft space shuttle system includes a 210 foot orbiter on a 12 engine booster, with a 900000 pound first stage. Critics warn about military aims and cost up to 25 billion dollars, urging open public discussion on space policy and funding.
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Earth
Air Force
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Congress
Columbia University
Gordon Admas
Ira Katenelson
Mest
Adams
Katznelson
Sittie
Vice Presidents of Indian Ancestry and Ballet Pioneer
The Q A notes Charles Curtis as Hoover era vice president with Kaw nation heritage through his mother. It also states French dancer Marius Petipa as fame father of classic ballet, listing The Sleeping Beauty among his ballets and naming Sivan Lake.
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Charles Curtis
Herbert Hoover
Marius Petipa
The
Sivan Lake
Computer Type Love Is Blind Too
New York report details how computer dating shifted from a college fad to a timid marriage search. Operation Match in Great Neck leads firms shaping matches, while critics warn about cons, high fees, and limited real romance beyond a punch card.
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New York
NEA
Tinenree
Stephen Mindell
Mindell
Welf
Operation Match
Great Neck
N.Y
MIT
Stephan Milgrim
New York City
Ares
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Phil Pastorot
Your Freedom Newspaper
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Benties
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Mother of Apollo
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