Hurray for female offenders and Nixon's economic feud
A reflection on rising female crime rates challenges old gender myths and cites EBI figures. The piece cites scholars on opportunity and gender roles, then shifts to President Nixon's rift with Arthur Burns over wage and price controls, depicting a tense White House dynamic and Burns public criticisms.
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Nixon
Burns
White House
Shultz
Nixon shifts course after uproar over economic stance
Jack Anderson reports Nixon abruptly pivots as backlash grows. Paul McCracken warns that June pronouncements against government intervention hurt credibility. John Connally urges stronger action. Reluctantly the President reverses and backs some measures Burns had urged.
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Paul McCracken
Treasury
John Connally
Burns
Law and support in divorce and wartime acts
The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act 1940 suspends civil liabilities, but does not fully block divorce actions against servicemen if they know of proceedings and can defend or obtain a stay. Fathers’ child support varies with circumstances, usually not exceeding one third of income. modifications occur with changed conditions. The fragment Belongs to a broader roundup noting Pentagon desert training shifts, Navy sub tracking, and political satire on governance and Capitol Hill personalities.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors
United States
John Pastore
Senate
Rhode Island
Capitol Hill
Gordon Allott
R-Colo
Ted Kennedy
Dmass
John Tunney
D-Calif
Center for Youth Studies launched by Penn State
Benton Missouri SCOTT COUNTY DEMOCRAT notes a new Penn State University Center for Youth Studies and Social Policy at University Park. The program, under The Institute for the Study of Human Development, aims to analyze youth themes and problems and identify policies to avoid crisis oriented reactions.
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Pennsylvania State University
University Park
Institute For the Study of Human Development
Penn State
Prior to 30
Tim Pryor discusses a Penn State sociological center proposal that aims to avert crises but risks shaping youth approval of war, poverty, and injustice. The piece warns against focusing on symptoms of social unrest and fears powerful new social and physical science tools could destabilize society if misused.
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Penn State
Congress urged to tax polluters amid pollution debate
A White House council recommends a tax on polluters. Proponents argue industry is not the main polluter and that manufacturing contributes less than 20 percent of air pollution. They note municipalities and agriculture dominate water pollution and that industry is already spending about $3.6 billion on cleanup.
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Congress
White House Council
Mailbag intelligence and a 25 hour day warning
New York AP column highlights how mail, education, and global science intersect with everyday life. It notes 12 month schooling debates, a potential 25 hour day from slower Earth rotation, and various quirky truths about cans, incomes, and famous quotes.
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