Peace Without Gagging in Vietnam Debate
The article critiques President Nixon's public stance on Vietnam ceasefire and peace with honor. It questions expectations of jubilant public reaction, warns of potential renewed U.S. involvement, and notes remaining North Vietnamese forces and regional instability in Laos and Cambodia. It urges sober relief while recognizing limits of the peace achieved.
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Nixon
Vietnam
U. S
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Laos
Cambodia
Free World
China
Legislative pull over Powell Bill funds split
The North Carolina League of Municipalities opposes a measure allowing Powell Bill funds to be diverted to mass transit. It argues gasoline interests would push to shrink city shares, while some cities want flexibility to use one cent gasoline tax for transit or streets. The piece notes legislative maneuvering and questions the logic of fearing fuel interests.
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N. C. League of Municipalities
The Cost Of Writing Is the Gross National Product
The Dartnell Institute of Business Research estimates letter writing costs at 3.31 dollars as business letters rise. Nation's Business notes Dartnell's 20 year history of such calculations from 1953 when a letter cost 1.17 dollars. Costs reflect secretary time only, not the writer. Verbiage per letter has fallen from 250 words in 1953 to about 120 now.
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Dartnell Institute of Business Research
Nation’s Business
Dartnell
Congress
Brooklyn College
John W. Kneller
High Point College
U.S
Dust Beneath Our Feet Becomes Life and Miracle
In a sermon on Genesis, the speaker honors soil as God’s benefaction and mother Earth. He notes how dirt sustains food, water, shelter, and even the body, from birth to maturity, praising divine design in every human being formed from clay.
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Mother Earth
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Nixon and the dollar restoration policy urges belt tightening
The article argues the dollar’s strength is essential for the U S A and the world. It urges President Nixon to cut federal spending and reshape foreign aid while expanding production and international cooperation. It warns against over spending and notes gold’s role and possible market fluctuations, stressing fiscal prudence.
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Nixon
Navy overspending scandal tests House resolve and Navy officials
Washington reports that George Mahon faces a standoff with the Navy over illegal overcommitment of 110 million dollars. Navy documents allegedly show improper transfers and tampering with accounting to hide the overspending begun in 1969. Mahon weighs sending a demand letter as hearings on the matter fade, amid Navy promotions and relocations amidst the dispute.
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Washington
House Appropriations
George Mahon
D-Tex
Navy
House Appropriations Committee
Wesley Memorial to dedicate four million church debt free
The Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will dedicate its new four million dollar church building debt free on Sunday March 18 at 11 am. Bishop Earl G Hunt Jr will preach. The celebration runs through Easter Sunday April 22 and honors the 117 year history with participation by Dr Eugene Peacock and other former builders.
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial
Earl G. Hunt Jr
Charlotte
Eugene Peacock
High Point United Methodist District
James G. Huggin
C. C. Herbert Jr
Wiley Sheetz
Peter Doub
Asheboro
Beeson Hardware
East Washington Street
North Main Street
Chestnut and
Westchester Drives
Philadelphia
Harold E. Wagoner
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Bureau of Naval Personnel
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Holt McPherson Enterprise
Man
Jack Horner
Newsweek
North Carolina
Henry Hall Wilson
White House
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Chicago
Board of Trade
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Paul Katz
Enterprise
Germany
East Carolina University
High Point Central Symphonic Band
Central High School
Piedmont Food Services
Frank Caulfield
Cecil Eller
Sheraton Hotel
Bettye Packer
Suggs
Ward Street
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