Volpe pushes 1972 transportation expo plan amid spending doubts
Washington reports that Secretary Volpe awarded an $87,000 contract to Welton Becket and three New York firms to plan a 1972 International Transportation Exposition at Dulles. The piece argues the up-front cost is unwarranted and questions the need for such a large display space given broader transportation problems. It contrasts this with Army troubles including desertion, lax discipline, drug issues, and rising racial tension across posts.
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Washington, D.C
John A. Volpe
Department of Transportation
Volpe
Department of the Federal Government
Welton Becket and Associates
New York
Dulles International Airport
Washington
Army brass praise and blame in Vietnam era medal myth
A critical look at how promotions in Vietnam favored combat records and loyal conformity over merit, with generals earning medals for battlefield rides while enlisted troops faced higher casualties. The piece argues that efficiency reports reward compliance, shaping mediocre leadership and pushing the best men toward noncombat rear roles.
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Vietnam
Venezuelan business voluntary dividends fund community projects
More than 500 corporations in Venezuela donate 2 to 5 percent of net profits to community betterment through the Voluntary Dividend for the Community DVC. The 1964 initiative by Eugenio Mendoza unites philanthropies, supports education, research, welfare, recreation, culture, and more. DVC reports 46 percent of income from industry, 36 percent from business, and includes a one twentieth pledge to cover administration.
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Caracas
Venezuela
DVC
Manila
Eugenio Mendoza
Creole Petroleum Corp
Shell de Venezuela, Ltda
DVC Oe
Bad cops cast a long shadow
An outspoken column argues New York City’s crooked cops stain the badge as bribes spread from small favors to major payoffs. It cites Robert Ruskin’s efforts to reform, notes widespread graft among police, and reflects the writer’s own family history of law enforcement prejudice.
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New York City
Robert Ruskin
The American Adventure profiles Ohio with mixed results
ABC aired The American Adventure spotlighting Columbus and residents through interviews and segments on business religion youth and city issues. The two hour program wandered between topics and locations, felt thoughtful yet dull, while NBC and special guests planned New Year lineups including Rita Hayworth and Carol Burnett. overall, communications of American unity came off unfocused.
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New York
ABC
United States
Columbus
Ohio
Horatio Alger
Joan W. Gardner
California
Law Summary of Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act
The Act governs landlord tenant relations and creation of the lease. It addresses contracts related to the statute of Frauds and mortgages on leaseholds, recovery of rent by suit or distress, and eviction procedures when a lease ends or rent is overdue including notices and remedies for rent due.
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