Elko Honored for Nevada's First Community College
Editorial lauds Elko's role in Nevada’s first community college opening Sept 15 after three years of work and a $250,000 Hughes gift. Notes colleges provide two year basic and vocational training, transfer credits, and serve as cultural and citizenship centers benefiting youth and state.
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Nevada
Howard Hughes
Nevada High School
Reno
Las Vegas
Ely
Fallon
Hawthorne
Winnemucca
Tonopah
Nixon era Supreme Court: Haynsworth and the shaping of a Nixon court
Max Lerner weighs Nixon's 1970s court strategy. He notes the president's two paths: appoint jurists of broad, creative vision or pick trusted enforcers to advance Nixonite aims, with possible future vacancies shaping a lasting court majority.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Haynsworth
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Disraeli
Justice Black
Money's Worth: Hero to Victim Consumer in 1965–70 Economy
The piece tracks the American consumer as hero from 1965 to 1967, villain through 1968, and victim in 1969 amid inflation, high interest rates, and a credit squeeze. It cites savings rates, spending shifts, and the Chase Manhattan Bank study on psychology and the consumer, noting wage gains and price pressures shaping outlooks for 1970.
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U.S
Johnson
Chase Manhattan Bank
Almanac notes and Haynsworth court appointment views
The almanac for August 27, 1969 marks the day with historical milestones from 1859 to 1967 and discusses President Nixon's pick Judge Haynsworth for the Supreme Court. The column critiques his record on desegregation, questions his innovation, and contemplates the court's future balance under Burger.
Habit-Forming? caffeine pills not physiologically addictive
Dear Dr Thosteson explains caffeine pills are not physiologically habit forming though dependence on “coffee nerves” can develop. A friend may simply crave pills due to habit, with headaches and irritability when skipped. A checkup for sleep, nutrition, thyroid, and stress factors is advised, but overall risk judged mild.
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Dr. Thesteson
E.G.F
Vegas Bill Clothes Make The Woman
A columnist argues against a California plant supervisor’s firing for promoting a bra less Friday. The piece critiques women’s fashion, miniskirts, shoes, and teenage styles while defending management’s stance and noting personal fashion discomfort.
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