AIA growth plan for federal land purchase sparks debate
The American Institute of Architects backs a national growth policy emphasizing public land control to guide development. Archibald Rogers argues the idea is old and necessary, while critics question funding via highway funds. The plan calls for buying one million acres in urban areas for planned communities and shared utility corridors, with a shift toward a general community development fund.
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Russians Rival French in Champagne Production
The Russians aim to surpass the French in champagne output. Staff at the Soviet Embassy in Paris may soon be drinking the bubbly produced back home in Moscow.
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Paris
Brotherly love and hospitality urged in scripture
A reflective verse reinforces brotherly love and the duty to show hospitality to strangers. It cites Hebrews 13:2 style sentiment about hospitality as enabling angels unaware, urging faithful kindness.
Dr Welbys Advantages Over Real Doctors
Four reasons television Dr Marcus Welby holds sway with viewers. A Wisconsin Regional Medical Programs coordinator notes forty million weekly watchers see him as a good physician. He says the show depicts one patient weekly with a handsome assistant and full hospital facilities while patients never receive bills.
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John Hurschboeck
Wisconsin
Dr. Welby
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates Display
Daily paper pricing and delivery options from the Middletown News Journal include 5c per weekday, 25c Sunday, motor route options at 80c weekly through installments, and yearly mail subscriptions at 30 dollars in advance, with outside USA at 38 dollars. Also notes service charges and tube placement fees.
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China War Memories From 1945 in New York Column
BOB CONSIDINE recalls China in 1945 amid war weariness and divided leadership. He contrasts Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung, notes Marshall's China mission, and recounts Pat Hurley's blunt stance. The piece describes postwar looting in Kunming and the Mei Ling aircraft stripped for parts.
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China
Japan
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Peiping
Peking
Kuomintang
Chiang Kai-shek
Vigilantes in Police Reform Debate Across Cities
The essay argues vigilante policing reappears in U S cities amid drug crises and ghetto crime, noting police shortages and the need for Black officers. It cautions against lynch mob dangers and invokes Hobbes, due process, and due caution about privatized enforcement while acknowledging real safety gaps.
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Boston
Soul Patrol
Georgia
Julian Bond
Bond
Thomas Hobbes
New Confidence Spreading As Economy Shows Recovery Signs
Washington reports signs of recovery with stronger fourth quarter 1971 earnings and expected business investment. Federal Reserve easing credit and tax cuts may boost consumer spending, while Nixon touts inflation control and job growth. By 1973- the economy could reach a broader improvement before the November elections.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Letter to the Editor on U.N. aims and Russia
A reader condemns the United Nations as a vehicle for Russian world domination claiming Russia allied with Hitler then opposed the Allies, was expelled from the League after invading Finland, supported Mao in China, and used the Molotov Matsui pact to undermine the Pacific War and influence Korea and Manchuria. The letter argues the UN serves deceit and Russia’s agenda.
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