What’s good for country and GM in 1972
An editorial looks at the blunt stance of former secretary of defense Charles Wilson and argues that what benefits General Motors must, in the long run, benefit the country. It cites Nixon’s economic program, GM’s price rolls back, and optimism for 1972 amid inflation and unemployment hopes.
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Defense
Eisenhower
Charlie Wilson
General Motors
Wilson
America
Department of Defense
Defense Department
Ford
Nixon
James MM. Roche
General Motors Board
Roche
Macie
Betty Crocker policy blocks boys from contest
On Long Island nine male students at West Babylon High School were barred from entering the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow contest. General Mills bans boys from the nationwide competition, prompting calls from Women's Lib groups to rethink textbooks and bias. Some boys show interest in homemaking, challenging stereotypes and the potential impact on future male heads of households.
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Long Island
West Babylon High School
Betty Crocker Homemaker
General Mills
West Babylon High
Miss Crocker
Paris hotel to house a full computer bar on Left Bank
A Prominent Paris hotel project, the PLM Saint Jacques, proclaims a fully automated bar in every room, offering drinks billed to the guest. The concept promises novelty and convenience but raises concerns about the human touch, potential overindulgence, and reliance on machines.
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Paris
PLM
Saint Jacques
Seine
Japan Criticized Over Foreign Aid Tactics
In Tokyo former Malaysian premier Tengku Abdul Rahman criticized Japan for aiding poorer nations with loans that he said cost more in return. The government released a white paper noting aid is 25 percent from the state and 75 percent from private industry, urging more gratuitous aid and reduced terms. It cites examples of projects in the Philippines Indonesia and Thailand and highlights private sector roles in loans technology training and sale of capital goods.
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Tokyo
UPI
Tengku Abdul Rahman
Malaysia
Japan
Rahman
United States
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
The
Japan Times
Trade Ministry
East
South Asia
Middle East
Africa
South America
Philippines
Indonesia
Thailand
Unclear Labor Quotes Spur Debate on Work Ethic
A set of aphorisms on labor and attitude circulates, contrasting the idea that labor yields wealth with the notion that persistent opinions should be questioned. The fragments highlight common views about work, merit, and prominence in opinion.
Pompidou foresees two Germanies in UN and talks next spring
French President Georges Pompidou believes a Berlin settlement will lead to a European security conference and formal recognition of both Germanies. He expects admission of both Germanys to the United Nations possibly next year, with talks between East and West German leaders beginning in spring and a Berlin accord ratified swiftly. He doubts major Western cuts before arms talks and sees Bonn favoring U.N. inclusion of all Germans.
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Paris
France
Georges Pompidou
Berlin
Germany
United Nations
Bonn
Pompidou
East Germany
Europe
Freich
Pompidou Holds Pragmatic View On European Defense Ties
The French president outlines a pragmatic approach to European defense, maintaining NATO alliance ties while seeking greater European cooperation. He notes improved Franco NATO relations post De Gaulle, hints at possible Anglo French nuclear pooling in Europe, and questions renewal of the Nassau agreement depending on U.S. stance and British options.
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NATO
de Gaulle
Pompidou
Britain
Europe
Iis
Heath
Nassau
United States
Washington
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C.L. Sulzberger
NEW York Times News Service
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