Editorial argues death penalty revival and gun ownership defense
The piece condemns the National Commission on Reform of Federal Crime Laws for proposing abolition of the death penalty and confiscation of handguns. It cites rising murders in the 1960s without executions, argues disarming citizens increases crime, and urges restoring the death penalty and arming lawful individuals. It also critiques gun registration plans and urges legal self defense.
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United States
National Commission On
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
America
Nixon backs tech sales to Red China amid trade push
The president aided by a self appointed commission pushes selling American industrial technology to Communist China while seeking formal ties. Analysts warn hoped trade gains conflict with U.S. security as Red China seeks tech for military buildup despite limited imports.
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Nixon
Communist
China
U.S
Warsaw
Japan
Germany
France
Charles de Gaulle
Peking
Red China
Mao
Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote
Crossword puzzle clues across and down from LGIUJW with themed letter substitution puzzle notes. Includes a cryptoquote sample and a dated quotation reference.
Welfare goals and flaws in the American system
M Stanton Evans argues welfare should help the needy regain self sufficiency not become a permanent lifestyle. He cites rising relief payments versus population growth, criticizes the Nixon plan for expanding welfare, and urges reducing benefits and tightening eligibility to curb incentives to rely on welfare.
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M. Stanton Evans
Indianapolis News
Evans
Manion Forum
United States
Marion County
Indiana
May 27 1971 Almanac Snapshot
Almanac notes May 27 as the 147th day of 1971 with moon phase between new and first quarter. Notable events include 1935 Supreme Court ruling NRA unconstitutional, 1941 sinking of Bismarck, 1942 Heydrich killed, 1968 loss of submarine Scorpion. Quotes Mark Twain on fools.
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United Press International
Julia Ward
Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brest
France
Reinhart Heydrich
Czechoslovakia
Profits fall in recessions warn of slow growth
In downturns 1957-58 and 1960-61 profits slid from about 3 to 2 percent of sales, and the recent slump follows the downward trend of the past 15 years from a 1955 peak of 4 percent to 2.4 percent in late 1970. The chief economist links profit stays to job creation, investment, and growth prospects, urging favorable changes.
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Carl H. Madden
Chamber of Commerce
The
United States
Emperor Hoshito Performs Rice Transplanting Ceremony
Emperor Hoshito in shirt sleeves and boots oversees the annual court function of transplanting rice seedlings in a palace paddyfield assisted by chamberlains. He plans a September harvest and offerings at Ise Grand Shrine on October 17 and November 23.
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Tokyo
UPI
Hoshito
Grand Shrine
Ise
Japan
At the Family Altar in the Palace
A brief report notes a ceremony at a royal palace framing a family altar scene with notable attendees or royal custom. The fragment highlights a sacred rite within the palace grounds and hints at ceremonial significance for lineage and tradition.
A&M to Break Ground on New San Angelo Center
Construction of a Texas A&M agricultural research and extension center in San Angelo gets underway with an afternoon ground breaking. San Angelo Mayor Wylie R. Webb and A&M President Jack Williams will attend.
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San Angelo
Tex
Texas A&m Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Wylie R. Webb
A&m
Jack Williams
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