Optimist argues against Chicken Lickenism on social outlook
Thomas R. Shepard Jr. defends a confident view of the 1970s future, citing air and water data, science and industry investments, and studies on youth. He uses the fable Chicken Licken to critique alarmism and urges cautious optimism about environment, health, and societal trends. He notes continued air quality gains in places like Pittsburgh and outlines billions spent on cleanup and technology.
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Thomas R. Shepard, Jr
Look Magazine
Chicken Licken
Shepard
National Science Foundation
New York Times
Pittsburgh
Mr. Shepard
U. S
Youth Revolution
America
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
New Ruling May Give Teachers Pay Raises
Washington based UPI reports a Cost of Living Council clarification could allow pay raises for about 2.1 million public school teachers. System wide contracts may trigger higher salaries for all teachers covered if any worked under the contract before Aug 15. Individual contracts may also qualify if pre freeze work occurred.
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Washington
UPI
Coud
Cost of Living Council
Local Officers To Attend Legion National Session
Aneil Tryon 7th District Commander of the Indiana American Legion will attend the Legion national convention in Houston Texas with state officials. Linton and Indianapolis travelers join delegations including Cleon Bowman Rose Smith Jack McIntyre and others. Bloomfield post pushes a resolution on eligibility dates to boost membership as the convention runs through Wednesday.
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Aneil Tryon
Linton
American Legion
Department of Indiana
The
World Organization
Houston
Tex
Indianapolis
Cleon Bowman
Rose Smith
Jack MclIntyre
Bloomfield
Economic Growth Seen For Nearby Area
Indiana report by Indiana Department of Commerce highlights long term growth potential in eleven Southwestern Indiana counties. Vanderburgh Posey Warrick Spencer Perry Gibson Pike Dubois Knox Daviess and Martin show broad base for future expansion in employment and housing. Projections include gains in the appliance, metals, furniture, fabricated wood products and plastics sectors.
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Indiana
Indiana Department of Commerce
Indiana University
Richard E. Folz
Vanderburgh
Posey
Warrick
Spencer
Perry
Gibson
Pike
Dubois
Greene Countians Win Honors At Fair
Greene County residents win honors at the Indiana State Fair. Beef classes include Aberdeen Angus entries by JoAnn Hanauer and Keith Hanauer, and junior beef by Edward Mench. Bloomfield residents win multiple Food Fancies ribbons, vegetables, and jellies with several firsts and seconds. 4H entries by Bret Raper and Linda Wilkie earn forestry ribbons and more.
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Greene County
JoAnn Hanauer
Bloomfield
Keith Hanauer
Rte One
Linda Hanauer
Douglas W. Thompson
Edward Mench
Wilkinson
Rte
William R. Ritter
Dale Jessup
John EK
Parkes
Hert Parkes
Bret Raper
Linda Wilkie
Linton Stockton School Board Adopts Budget and Appoints Staff
The Linton Stockton School Board in a special meeting adopted the budget and named James Haseman as business manager for concessions at 250 dollars. Clarence Ketchem becomes full-time custodian in the elementary. Three Title I aides Jean Boyer Jean Lynn and Francis Walker are rehired for 170 days with an additional aide Mary Lea Brumfield for 160 days. Martha Lemonds adds cafeteria duties. New cafeteria and substitute applications were filed. Next meeting set for Sept 21.
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Linton Stockton
James Haseman
Corporation Fund
Clarence Ketchem
Jean Boyer
Jean Lynn
Francis Walker
Mary Lea Brumfield
Martha Lemonds
Margie Lohr
Ruth Ann Criss
Susan Lee Harbin
Carlisle
Martha Jo Rollins
Terre Haute
Carolyn Wilson
Jasonville
Sullivan Housing Groundbreaking Set for 93 Units
Dr Tom Sevier announced groundbreaking for the Sullivan Housing Authority project at 2 p m on Sept 5 at the former Elks City Club site. The federal grant totals 1 674 million for 93 low income units two sites across Stewart Street and Notts Court Beech Streets.
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Tom Sevier
Sullivan Housing Authority
Richard W. Satterfield
Satterfield Development Corporation
Hagerstown
Hugh
Pete) McCreery
H. W. Gossard
Stewart Street
Elks Club
Notts Court
Beech Streets
Dr. Sevier
Yen Revalued Upward In Victory For Nixon
Tokyo announces yen will float to its own level starting Saturday marking a major win for Nixon economic reforms The Bank of Japan bought dollars to defend 360 per dollar stockpiled reserves rose to about 12.6 billion dollars and US pressure pushed Japan toward revaluation amid fears of a US led trade war with Japan and broader effects on exports and imports.
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Tokyo
UPI
Japan
Nixon
Bank of Japan
Mikio Mizuta
U.S
Europe
Viet Cong Ambush Kills Five GIs Near Da Nang
Viet Cong attacked a U.S. Americal Division unit bivouacked south of Da Nang, killing five soldiers and wounding seven, while blowing up two armored cars and a Sheridan tank. Five more GIs were wounded in a second clash nearby. Battlefield activity across Vietnam fell sharply as allied forces pursued engagements and U.S. air strikes continued around Da Nang, Tam Ky, and Fire Base Fuller.
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Saigon
UPS
da Nang
U.S
South Vietnam
Vietnam
U.S. Army
Americal Division
Mies
Gis
Americal
Tam Ky
Fuller
Waller
Nui Ba Ho Mountain
Lyons Club Plans Project For Low Rent Housing
The Lions Club of Lyons announces a survey over the next two weeks to gauge interest in a low rent housing unit. Members will contact area residents with questionnaires to assess demand and those not reached or wishing to participate may contact any club member.
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Lions Club of
Lyons
Lions Club
Rich Nations To Discuss Money Crisis In Paris Meeting
In Paris, officials from the world’s 10 richest nations plan a two day briefing to prepare a London session of finance ministers in mid September. They aim to discuss a new exchange rate structure after Nixon’s August 15 policy speech. The dollar weakened on European markets yet briefly strengthened in London as Japan allowed its yen to float. The dollar traded around 3 percent devalued versus the pound, fluctuating between 2.469 and 2.4750 dollars per pound.
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Finance Ministry
United States
Japan
Nixon
London
UPI
Paris
U.S
Tokyo
Edgar Benson
Group of Ten
Boy on Bike Hit by Auto in Linton
A six year old boy Brent Hays of 339 B St northwest was struck by a 1965 auto as he rode his bicycle into its path at 2 30 p m Thursday. He suffered abrasions to the head left arm elbow and back and was treated at Freeman Greene County Hospital and released. No arrests were made.
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Linton
Brent Hays
Freeman-Greene County
Doria Gathers Strength Off North Carolina Coast
Strong winds from Tropical Storm Doria lash the North Carolina coast as hurricane watch alert stretches 110 miles of beaches and villages. The National Hurricane Center predicts peak winds of 75 to 80 mph near landfall around midday near Wilmington, with Doria moving northward at 20 mph.
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Wilmington
N.C
Doria
North Carolina
National Hurricane Center
Miami
School Bus Route Schedule Change Announced
Linton Stockton school officials remind patrons of bus schedule changes for this year. The grade one to three route now starts at 3 p.m. from the school, affecting city and country pickup points and shifting the 3:30 p.m. run to new destinations.
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Linton-Stockton
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Vance Hartke
Sullivan
William Donnelly
Max Miller
Hubert Wayne Harris
Adren Wood
William Tennis
Sevier
Yen
Americas
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Peking
Lyons Club
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