Editorial on Soviet economists and US war policy debates
The Soviet Institute of World Economics hosted a conference where Marxist economists urged that stock market slides do not signal a big crisis and that the US can handle economic troubles without military buildup. A Soviet peer noted Britain kept unemployment down through nonproductive investments like health and education, signaling a possible loosening of Marxist assumptions about capitalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Institute of World Economics and International Relations
U.S
Britain
England
United States
Soviet Union
London
Moscow
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Die
95 mph speed limit for cars proposed by DOT
The editorial argues for a 95 mile per hour top speed on all cars starting 1973 to curb dangerous high speed driving. It suggests hazard lights and horns at 85 mph, and allows race track capable cars to keep top speed readouts to preserve a fragment of the dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Philharmonic
U.S. Department of Transportation
Congress
Bellflower
AMA backs Nader call for medical licensing reform
The editorial urges action on licensing to weed out incompetent physicians, noting the AMA’s warmer response to Nader’s critique of “poor medicine.” It calls for medical leaders to study the report and adopt a national standard of care within a reasonable range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nader
Nader
American Medical Association
AMA
U.S
Letters to the editor on school support and local issues
Readers discuss education in Long Beach including a daughter's adjustment to a new school and limited special services, gratitude for donors and agencies aiding needy families, ideas to boost tourism with gambling on the Queen Mary, criticism of local election coverage, editor accountability, and concern about campaign influence in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Long Beech
Museum of the Sea
Las Vegas
P. G. Frey
Nancy Drew
Independent Press-Telegram
Athle
Tang Beach
Diane M. Marek
Nixon hopes for arms pact fade as talks stall
Washington historians report the Nixon administration’s optimism for a rapid accord with the Soviet Union on strategic nuclear weapons has substantially waned in recent months. The president had previously predicted a timely agreement in May, but progress has slowed and expectations have cooled as talks continue without a firm deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Russia
Rogers
SALT Talks Progress Seen as Possible Yet Slow
SALT talks recessed until March 15 as Rogers describes progress as limited. White House officials say not disheartened by slow pace while noting possible future gains. Negotiators face thorny issues with Soviet demands to include forward-based bombers and ongoing questions about Moscow’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Rogers
White House
Journal of Jacob Fowler book note and details
The Journal of Jacob Fowler edited by Eliott Coues, University of Nebraska Press 7.95. Describes Major Fowler’s 1821 22 trading journey from Fort Smith to the Rockies and Sangre de Cristo Pass, noting the volume offers a direct view of the early American Southwest. It highlights the expedition near sources of the Rio Grande Del Norte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fowler
Eliott Coues
University of Nebraska Press
Major Fowler
Fort Smith
Rockies
Fowler
Sangre de Cristo Pass
Hio Grande del Norte
Britons adapt and endure amid strikes and gloom
London observers note Brits grumble yet remain amiable as the year ends. The London garbage strike ended before Christmas and airline workers paused grievances for the holidays. Despite US and Soviet tensions, Britons are said to seek simple pleasures, tolerance grows, and life in London feels slower, less violent, and oddly cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Ernest Bevin
Chelsea
King’s Road
B. Priestley
Priestley
Soviet Union
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Mary Sherwood
Mike Krugiak
Harrold Ske
Commission On Economic Opportunities
Casino
Wind
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Stewart Hensley
Statesman
James Reston
Tole
New York
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