A Billion Dollar Windfall From Gold Price Raise
Congress moves on the Par-Value Modification Act of 1972 to raise the official gold price from 35 to 38 dollars an ounce. The change realigns exchange rates among major non Communist economies and expands U S reserves and IMF holdings, yielding a net Treasury windfall of about 1.154 billion as the world shifts toward more paper and credit backing for trade.
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Congress
United States
Group of Ten
Smithsonian Institution
U.S
International Monetary Fund
IME
U.S. Foreign Exchange
Treasury
Death of Frank Porter Graham a life of service and honor
Frank Porter Graham died at 85 after a lifetime of public service at the University of North Carolina, the U.S. Senate, and the United Nations. Known as a ball of fire despite small stature, he embodied energy and resolve, shaping higher ground for mankind through his leadership and resilience. A favored anecdote recalls his defiant stance when urged to accept UNC presidency.
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Frank Porter Graham
Graham
University of North Carolina
U.S
United Nations
Frank Graham
Iate
Connor
Murphy
Long
North Carolina
Right to Work Debate Brings Editorial Reply
A reader criticizes a February 11 1972 Register editorial supporting Right To Work laws. He cites unions and non members, argues the law enables theft of negotiated benefits, and adds personal remarks about labor and politics. The letter also mentions Virginia Local 248 South Virginia Joint Board and includes satirical quips on public figures and Vietnam era views.
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the Register
God
Virginia
Ralph G. Stephens
South Virginia Joint Board
Publishers Dilemma on Magazine Rates and Public Debate
The piece discusses how higher postal rates threaten magazines and education subsidies, citing figures from the Magazine Publishers Association and historical revenue shifts. It argues subscriptions should include postage costs, contrasting US and British magazine delivery logic amid broader Great Lakes environmental study news and Toronto’s growing industry.
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TimesAmerica
de- Publishers Association
London
New York
Cosmopolitan
Michigan conservatives back Huber split risks Griffin bid
The piece analyzes Robert Huber forming the Conservative Party of Michigan and considers how his candidacy could split the conservative vote, threaten Senator Griffin’s seat, and affect Michigan politics amid a liberal Democrat surge. It contrasts New York and Michigan conservative dynamics and notes Huber’s principled stance and uncertain prospects.
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Florida
Yesteryear
Griffin
Huber
Lenore Romney
Romney
Philip Hart
George Romneys
Grifin
Robert Griffin
Senate
Robert Taft
Michigan
Landrum-Griffin
Abe Fortas
Michigan Conservative Party
Republican Party
Conservative Party of
New York
U.S
Rockefeller
Chusing
Charles Goodell
John Stuart Mill
Nixon visit shading US Japan ties in Tokyo views
In Tokyo observers fear Nixon's trip to China could loosen Japan's ties to the West and lift anti American sentiment among merchants. Diet members warn a cultural exchange may push Japan toward Red China, while US withdrawal pressures heighten political tension.
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Tokyo
Nixon
Peking
Asia
Asia. Let Us Say That. Mr. Nixon
Mao
Simos
Japan
Democratc Party
LDP
Red China
Association of Japan
Taiwan
West
Orient
Vietnam
Okinawa
Gromyko
Ussr
USA
Red
China
Far East
Diet
House of Representatives
Gromykov
Sapa
United? States
Uy Sna
America
United States
Haldeman Caper Sparks Viet Nam Debate in Press
The Haldeman remarks on NBC Today spark criticism from Larry O Brien and Mike Mansfield. McGovern defends his peace plan calling for Vietnam aid cut by May 1 and Thieu recognition withdrawal. Haldeman questions McGovern's consciousness of aiding the enemy, noting the eight point plan mirrors Communist aims.
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Haldeman
Nixon
Oval Office
Joe McCarthy
Larry O’brien
Old Joe
Mike Mansfield
John V. Lindsay
Vietnam
McGovern
George McGovern
South Vietnam
Thieu
U.S
Paris
South
Saigon
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Look Magazine
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