UN fails to act on terrorism in General Assembly vote
The United Nations, amid a 76-34 split in the General Assembly legal committee, backs a study of terrorism rather than concrete action. Arab, African, and Asian blocs with Communist backing avoid endorsing terrorism, leaving the US and allies to pursue outside UN measures against international threats. The piece questions UN usefulness and recalls the League of Nations. The column also notes sidewalk reflections on possessions and simplicity.
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General Assembly
World Organization
United States
Ordinary man becomes rich overnight and loses his soul
The passage argues wealth corrupts ordinary men, turning a contented worker into a fearful, avaricious figure who dreads generosity, becomes suspicious of friends, and loses happiness. It asserts true contentment lies in honest work, a simple home, a loving family, and modest comforts, warning against greed.
Corry Seals Sale Closes As Office Moves Out
The Corry Christmas Seals sale reached four thousand one hundred sixteen dollars before the special Corry seal office shut down. Hospital staff nurses seek starting salaries more sick leave and a 40 hour week from the Corry Memorial Hospital board of directors. Erie PA liquor board agents warn clubs in Corry and surrounding Erie County that Harrisburg orders demand action against licenses allowing gambling.
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Open doors clash over Senate Banking Committee access
Washington row over whether Senate Banking Committee meetings should be open to the public faces resistance from Chairman John Sparkman and Senator Tower who fear setting a precedent. Proxmire and Packwood push for openness except for classified data, nominees’ privacy and business secrets, while McIntyre and Brooke spar over a trial basis. The piece notes looming leaks, the public’s right to know, and a Christmas vacation controversy involving John Rollins and Fred Malek.
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Four Horsemen recur in history as inflation and war reappear
The piece reflects on 1863 New York World's take on inflation and social strife. It notes protests at Cooper Union, attacks on bankers and manufacturers, and racial issues, with Lincoln-era war burdens and press criticism. It cites figures like Buckland, Colts Firearms, Vanderbilt, Drew, Gould, and Medill, contrasting past and present.
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Women keep their roles as voices spark little change
A columnist argues the women's liberation movement failed to gain traction. He claims most women are content with traditional roles, noting men mostly need liberation. The piece satirically praises women’s enduring appeal while condemning militant activism. He concludes that women as women are here to stay.
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