Debate Over NATO Troop Cuts Yields No Real Savings
Bruce Biass critiques the Mansfield amendment and McGovern’s claim of saving 7 billion yearly by cutting 150 000 NATO troops. Brookings analysis shows total annual NATO costs exceed 25 billion, with only about 10 billion possibly linked to U S forces in Europe and no guaranteed savings from halving European deployments.
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Peace Corps Heads Toward 10th Anniversary Amid Shifts
The Peace Corps marks its tenth anniversary amid mixed fortunes. After four years of declining applications, numbers are rebounding toward a projected 26 000 by year end. Under director Joseph Blatchford the corps refocused on practical skills, added family service in 1970, and faces consolidation under a Nixon administration plan creating an Action Corps.
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Joseph Blatchford
House
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Peace Corps plan ties service at home and abroad
Shake, Soul Brother outlines a plan to expand opportunities for Americans to serve. Within the Action Corps each agency keeps its identity while the Peace Corps gains overseas home service within the same structure. In 61 countries the Peace Corps has about 8,000 volunteers in over 500 programs, praised by Barry Goldwater as a key asset in foreign relations.
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Peace Corps
Barry Goldwater
Mills on revenue sharing and federal funds woes
The Peoria Journal Star argues that revenue sharing without strings fails local needs by filtering funds through federal agencies and bureaucratic rules. It cites a $26 million levee project and $1 million for a creek as examples, noting urgent urban renewal and school needs are sidelined. The piece predicts a future push for revenue sharing if a Democrat wins in 1973.
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Sterling Fashion Shop to open modern store on Third Street
After 25 years serving Sterling residents, the Sterling Fashion Shop plans a move to a new and modern storefront at 4 W Third St. John Zaeske of Rock Falls was chosen as a Trans World Airlines flight engineer. Sterling Township High School held its 68th commencement for 252 graduates. Clyde Kerber of Rock Falls was named commander of American Legion Post 902. Cadet Richard R Beelendorf of Rock Falls graduated from Kemper Military School junior college at its 117th commencement in Boonville Missouri.
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R. A. Beelendorf
Kemper Military School
Mississippi River
Boonville
Rock Falls and Sterling civil defense urged to merge
At a Rock Falls Optimist club meeting Evan Ammeson urged combining civil defense programs for Rock Falls and Sterling. He warned about uncertain funding and real costs to citizens. The meeting referenced Bernard Baruch and quoted a line on governing ourselves or facing subjection to others.
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Rock Falls
Chicago to Deploy Wireless Telephony for City Protection
Chicago plans to equip two bandit hunting car squads with constant wireless links to police headquarters within 30 days. H E Richards received a blood transfusion at Sterling Public Hospital yesterday afternoon, donor anonymous, with immediate improvement noted in color pulse and temperature. The donor left the operating room and home without discomfort.
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Chicago
H. E. Richards
Sterling Public Hospital
Eye Protection Rules for Motorcycle Operators
The law requires every motorcycle operator and passenger to wear protection glasses or goggles or a transparent shield. Whichever device is chosen must meet standards set by the Department of Public Safety.
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Department of Public Safety
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Letter Bundle
A collection of reader questions to Ann Landers on marriage licenses, in-law burdens, and teen pregnancy. Includes a California Earthquake, a mother lamenting an adult son’s support, and a troubled mother urging caution about forced marriage.
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Ann Landers
California
Elsie
Ray
Throw All Those Pills Away Dear Dr. Lamb
A 71 year old writes of a strict health philosophy emphasizing exercise and diet over medicine after observing an elder relative’s drastic health turn from lifestyle changes. The letter applauds simple living and criticizes overreliance on pills while acknowledging the value of certain medicines like digitalis and insulin. Zoe means life.
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Dr. Lamb
Hell
Florida
Strength for the Day: education in a bind
Earl L Douglass warns that education faces a national crisis with deficits, unemployment for teachers, and stretched funds. He argues liberty relies on robust schools, noting widespread turmoil and the need to reinvest in the education system to maintain efficiency and security.
When You're Right You Withstand Ridicule and Hate
Sketches reflect on moral strength and steadfastness in adversity. The speaker insists that being right empowers endurance against blame and ridicule, with faith affirming support from the Lord. In tough times one stands firm, slays figurative dragons, and trusts that justice will come. Copyright 1971 Gen. Fea Corp.
From Our Readers The Gazette Letter Policy
The Daily Gazette invites readers to express views in this column. Letters may be edited for libel or injurious content. Submissions should be around 200 words and must be signed, though names may be withheld if in the writer’s best interest.
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Support Your Local Police Committee for Lee-Whiteside
The Lee-Whiteside area forms a "Support Your Local Police" committee to bolster police amid rising criticism and legal limits. The group will use literature, film showings, and local discussions to back the police, citing historic threats to law and order and urging public support. Also mentions the Great Wall of China for context.
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Lee-Whiteside County
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