Too Many Americans Or Not Enough Room, Opinion Piece
A columnist rebuts a myth of U S population surge arguing only two percent of land is inhabited, cites Japan’s aging demographic, urban crowding in the United States, and calls for dispersal to broader communities while criticizing urban overcrowding and crime. The piece contrasts space availability with ghetto living and urges freer movement. A Washington report follows on Douglas Toms resigning as highway safety chief amid questions of ties to Dek Processes and potential future employment.
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United States
Japan
Montana
Far East
Margaret Mead
Washington
Douglas Toms
Highway Rumors Clash With Official Claims On Toms
Officials back Toms amid talk of conflict while transport chief Volpe orders a careful study. In Vietnam Palmer’s helicopter was shot down and his family faces aid cuts. 55 wives face loss of school support for handicapped children. Ambassador Bruce faces security inquiry, neighbors questioned about his lifestyle. State Department calls investigation routine.
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Secretary of Transportation
John Volpe
Toms
Volpe
Palmer
Bruce
Georgetown
Washington
State Department
No Sympathy For Addict
A warden blocks direct letters as a troubled correspondent rebuts an addict in jail. He condemns self centered behavior, urges the addict to quit, and highlights the impact on a wife and two daughters. He argues addiction spreads, urges treatment, and calls for paying for any crime. He cites Lexington and Vincennes jails and urges the man to quit now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Letcher
Vincennes
Indiana
It Happened In Carry Pet Parade at Senior High
July 17 1950 notices report a newborn daughter to Edwin and Mrs Cole and a pet parade for youngsters set for 7 p.m. with prizes for funniest dressed dog smallest pet and largest pet. A party last evening at Loyd Stowe’s home included American Legion Auxiliary members. Leonard McElroy returned home after a cross country aerial trip as GM of Standard Automatic Products. Also mentions Corry Evening Journal staff and subscription rates.
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Edwin Cole
Loyd Stowe
Wright Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Leonard T. McElroy
Standard Automatic Products Company
Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
Lorry Evening Journal
George R. Semple
William Exton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
Mall
Actuaries on the Spot in a Shifting Market
New York report on 3 544 Society of Actuaries members facing huge life insurance commitments amid unpredictable expenses rising interest rates and a plateauing mortality trend. Quotes from George Shelley and Morton Miller describe pricing, risk margins, and the impact of liberal court rulings on claims.
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New York
Society of Actuaries
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Dek Processes
State of Washington
Dek
Fort Wayne
Ind
Office of
Washington State
Highway Ride
By Jack Anderson
James H. Palmer
Vietnam
Uniformed Services
Pentagon
David E.K. Brice
Nixon
Paris
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Jim Bishop
Mr. James Letcher
Knox County
Sim
Bishop
Lexington Narcotic Hospital
East Mulberry St
Evanston
Carry
Near Sy
Eugene Miller
Sarah Carrier Ohen
Heanor Ford
Dats
Actuaries
George Shelley
Society
Morton Miller
Equitable Life
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