Objectivity in News and Youth Leadership Echoed
An opinion piece critiques press objectivity led by Vice President Agnew, arguing absolute objectivity is impossible and editors should take stands in editorials. It contrasts editorial roles with hard news, noting responsible coverage amid political and social debates. It also surveys Washington attitudes toward media, medicine, and public contracts. It ends with a call for youth action and practical deeds over rhetoric.
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Agnew
Old Spire
William Fulbright
Congress
Postal Department
Attorneys
Bar Associations
Youth drives and politics mix in a nation of action
A call to organize community projects to raise funds and aid a Negro church, urging youth to engage, volunteer, and report outcomes. The piece argues Congress often ignores youth views, advocates a youth lobby on Capitol Hill, and notes covert Soviet aims in Southeast Asia alongside a lighthearted Capitol Hill anecdote about Dan Flood and Bob Casey during HEW hearings.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Burma Resists Domino Theory Amid Regional Turmoil
The piece argues the domino theory is flawed as Burma, a 27 million strong nation the size of Texas, with limited arable land and a largely peasant population, remains independent and neutral under a hybrid socialist military-led government. It notes Burma’s strong rice exports, poverty by Western standards, and state controls while warning against global communist entanglements in Indochina and the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Texas
Miss Universe Bows Out After Year Of Travel
Gloria Diaz, crowned Miss Universe 1969, plans to surrender her tiara on July 11 after a year of public appearances and travel. The Philippines native, one of 12 children, earned about $20,000 and maintained the title through quarantine of beauty pageant duties.
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New York
Gloria Diaz
Gloria
Miami
Jaime Diaz
South America
Bess Myerson Grant
News
Corinna Tsopei
Greece
Horse
Mutual funds in 1970: growth losses vs income gains
Speculation fades as capital conservation dominates. Four funds combine growth and income while Keystone B-1 B-2 and Investors Selective lift asset value per share and pay 5.8 to 7 percent dividends. Performance funds suffer during stock price declines, with Lipper noting over 50 percent losses since January 1, 1970, highlighting a shift away from stock‑only strategies.
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New York
Arthur Lipper Corp
Lipper
Magna Income Trust
Law Question on Wills and Inheritance Wording
A legal discussion examines whether a father's will giving all property to his daughter with remainder to her brothers on her death is valid. It considers life estate versus unrestricted bequest and the impact on a brother's widow if he dies before the sister. The piece also references Magna Income Trust investment movements and general fund behavior.
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Salt Lake City
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Sihanouk
Asia
Casey and
Casey
Dan Flood
Flood
Lawrence Casey
Bob Casey
Paul Harvey
Indochina
Middle East
Mediterranean
Put
United States
Moscow
Peking
World Bank
Bolivia
Panama
Brazil
Peru
The
Wall Street Journal
Peter Kann
Tron Control
South Vietnam
Red World
Russia
Miss Universe
Cynthia Lowry
Christiane Martel
France
Miguel Aleman Jr
Mexico
Thailand
Aspasia Hongsakula
Sirikit
Sweden
Hellevi Rombin
D. David Shine
Ee Kojima
Akira Takiada
John Cunniff
Corry
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