Laird's Far East Tour Probes Asian Defense Burden Shifts
The article analyzes Melvin Laird’s push for Asian nations to raise defense roles as the United States trims its forces. Japan and South Korea resist deeper burden sharing, fearing reduced U.S. presence could boost Tokyo’s and Seoul’s future military weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec. of
Melvin Laird
Far East
South Vietnam
Sec. Laird
Takaji Oka
New York Times
Laird
Japan
South Korea
United States
Asia
Misawa
Atsugi
Itazuke
U.S
Okinawa
Tokyo
Eisaku Sato
Pentagon
Peking
Moscow
38Th Parallel
Gasoline brands and bait ads exposed by Senate probe
Washington report outlines how major oil companies push vague performance claims while privately supplying rivals and independents. It notes hidden fees for dealer services and up to 6 cents a gallon extra charges passed to motorists, with hearings led by Sen. Hart.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Esso
American
Mobile
Shell
Gulf
Bay, Hudson and Savon
Senate Anti- Trust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Phil Hart
D-Mich
Defense Department
Hart
Mobil
Ashland
Standard
Ohio
Texaco
Economic mood mixes signs of slow recovery
Viewpoint notes a creeping recovery view with mixed signals. Retail sales rose in June, unemployment eased, but overall inflation and recession linger, while tax cuts and veterans job programs are discussed to spur growth.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Nixon
Congress
United States
Generalizations about politicians and public service
The author argues sweeping generalizations about politicians are unfair and untrue. True public servants display dedication and integrity, balancing constituency interests with the greater good, despite pressures and occasional unworthy individuals.
Decatur Daily publisher info and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W. R. Shelton 1912 1924 and states publication details by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc. It notes misstatements are investigated and redress offered. Subscription rates by mail and carrier are provided for daily and Sunday editions with zone variations and taxes.
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Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
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Billy Graham
G.V
Decatur Daily
W. R. Shelton
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