Opinion: Economy Over Military Key to Vietnam Ending
The piece argues the Vietnam War's core issue is economic and political in the South, not military threat. It critiques Nixon's Vietnamization, warns of relying on force, and cites Moore, Laird, and Congress as pivotal to any exit strategy amid prisoner issues and aid constraints.
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Orr Kelly
Washington Star
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Melvin R. Laird
Congress
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1971 White House Conference on Aging Opens in DC
Decatur Alabama reports the 1971 White House Conference on Aging in Washington D C during the week of November 28. Since 1961 the population over 65 has grown to 20 million. The Morgan County AARP and 900 chapters with 3 million members urge action to secure dignified independent productive retirements for all older Americans. The declaration is offered by Persons.
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Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
White House
Washington,d.c
Morgan County
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Rights of aging citizens cited as living with dignity and decency
Fredrick J. Bonfils argues for a White House Conference on aging that grants independent living, mobility, work, health care, privacy, safety, public participation, and assistance in illness or emergencies. The declaration emphasizes aging people living fully and with honor, not defined by age.
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White House
Agencies Hold 395 Million In New But Unusable Supplies
Washington reports federal agencies own about 395 million dollars in new equipment they cannot use with the Pentagon leading waste at roughly 85 percent of the total. items include a hinge assembly for an aircraft engine and 19,200 pairs of camo pants.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Pentagon
Antarctic
Trade Ties with Soviet Union and Red China Could Help Peace
Viewpoint argues expanded U S trade with the Soviet Union and Red China may ease tensions and reduce war risk. It notes current and planned credits and contracts, including Moscow exports, Romania credits, and farm-officer visits, with emphasis on nonmilitary goods and living standards.
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Red China
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Maurice Stans
U.S
Commerce
American Tool and the
Russia
Kama River
Asia
Europe
Meaning of Christian Meditation and Presence of God
The Christian meditation rests on Scripture content not mere thoughtless silence. The psalmist meditated on God’s law day and night. God’s presence is real not a practice, for He promises never to forsake us and keeps us in peace when our mind stays on Him.
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