North Carolina Falls in Per Capita Income Ranking
A critical look at North Carolina’s economy cites a drop from 34th to 38th in per capita income in 1973 with forecasts of 41st in 1980 and 42nd in 1990. The piece argues the South lags in income and development despite leadership rhetoric and urges remedies to end self delusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holfhouser
Appalachian State University
South
North Carolina
Department of Commerce
Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Holfhouser
Lynn A. Muchmore
Muchmore
Research Triangle Institute
State Department of Natural and Economic Resources
State Department of Administration
Fiedmont
New England
Mid-Atlantic
Gov
India Nuclear Blast Sparks Global Debate and Fear
The India explosion prompts concerns on proliferation and ethics. Critics question wealthier nations’ restraint while Canada condemns assistance to India. Bangladesh population growth and potential blackmail fears are raised. Critics cite massive costs of arms as aid for the hungry world dwindles. The piece notes voices like Indira Gandhi and James Reston echoing unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
U. S
Russia
Britain
France
China
Asian Subcontinent
Bangladesh
United States
Ghandi
New York Time
James Reston
Religion and Politics Cross Faith and Power Across Generations
The Rev. John J. McLaughlin, a Nixon spokesman and Jesuit, is ordered to retire for reflection amid protests from fellow clergy. The piece recalls Rev. Robert F. Drinan, Rev. Daniel Berrigan, and the 1930s radio figure Father Charles Edward Coughlin, highlighting how clergy involvement in politics has shaped public life from New Deal days to Watergate era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McLaughlin
United States
McLaughlin
White House
Nixon
Boston
Boston For A Period of “‘Prayer'’ and “Reflection.” McLaughlin
Robert F. Drinan
Congress
Massachusetts
House
Judiciary Committee
Daniel Berrigan
Catonsville
Berrigan
Charles Edward Coughlin
Royal Oak
Mich
Coughlin
Huey Long
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Union Party
Gerald L. K. Smith
Francis E. Townsend
Townsend
William Lemke
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Nixon Weathering Fire Storm Amid Abated Criticism
President Nixon tells aides the national outrage over White House transcripts has diminished and he has faced the worst of the storm. Democratic leaders opposed resignation, easing momentum toward impeachment. Vietnam aid remains high, with estimates showing 86 percent of Saigon’s costs covered by U.S. funds and calls for $2.4 billion in the coming year. Studies warn Saigon’s economy relies on American aid, with corruption and tax gaps stressing resources. Closing-cost reform fights pit Sen. Proxmire against Sen. Brock, as House debates protections for homebuyers versus regulatory power.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Presient
House
Carl Albert
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Robert Byrd
South Vietnam
United States
Saigon
U.S
Laos
Cambodia
Indochina Resource Center
Narmic
American Friends Service Committee
World Bank
William Proxmire
Dwis
Bill Brock
R-Tenn
Proxmire
Housing and Urban Development Department
Brock
Sen
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Adlai Stevenson
D-Ill
Bob Packwood
R-Cqre
Leonor Sullivan
D-Mo
Robert Stephens
D-Ga
House Banking Committee
Stephens
I Am Celebrating Decoration Day May 30th
A historical reminiscence on Memorial Day customs and the shift of celebration dates. The author recalls 1929 Decoration Day memories in Brooklyn with family, veterans, and graves, contrasting solemn remembrance with modern shifts in holiday timing and a defense of tradition.
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Lincoln
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
New England
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn
Flatbush Ave
Greenwood Cemetery
Meagher
Trish
Burnside
Fredericksburg
Congress of the United States
National Whirligig Hypocrisy In The U S Senate
Washington opinion piece condemns Democratic leaders for urging impeachment while arguing a constitutional trial is impossible. It accuses the Ervin committee of political theater and portrays public opinion as the real judge, urging the President to resign to end the crisis. It contrasts impeaching versus resigning as a test of statesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Sam Ervin
United States
Mike Mansfield
Ervin Committee
Congress
Colosseum
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