Ford proposes diverting highway funds to mass transit research
Henry Ford II, chairman of Ford Motor Co., urges that a portion of the federal highway trust fund be used for mass transit research and experimental work. He suggests building one system to gain experience, arguing the five to six billion dollars annual fund could support substantial transit development without harming highways. A balance between highway needs and transit development is essential to solve transportation difficulties.
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Recycling money: Dallas bank shreds old bills for roofing material
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shredding worn-out currency to confetti sold to a roofing maker, reducing air pollution from burning money and generating returns. The system advocates wider recycling across the Fed system and other agencies to tackle solid waste. The piece echoes Matthew 25:40 about serving the least fortunate.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Listen to the Nuts? A Plea for Newsroom Judgment
Paul Harvey critiques talk shows and modern media for elevating rogues and demagogues. He laments the loss of traditional heroes and urges editors to recognize unworthy figures, seek wisdom, and ignore sensationalists. He cautions against glamorizing scandal and calls for responsible reporting.
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal The News Journal inc publishes daily in Middletown Ohio with home delivery options by Newspaperboy motor route and mail. Rates include 25 cents daily newsstand 50 cents Sunday and yearly subscriptions with several installment plans and a monthly service charge for tube placement. Founded 1657.
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Defining Issues Complicate 1972 Democratic Presidential Race
Analysis argues the 1972 campaign will struggle to define clear issues as Vietnam wanes and economic recovery grows uncertain. Inflation and deficits complicate voter views, while party strategists wrestle with cross party support and a fragmented field. The outcome may be a plurality win.
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Washington
Edmund Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
Democratic Party
Congress
Nixon Eyes Peking Deal Amid Uncertain Maoist Power
Nixon seeks a Peking agreement to pull U.S. ground forces from Southeast Asia while preserving Thieu’s government. The piece weighs Mao and Chou’s aging and the purge ridden leadership, Lin Piao’s fate, and a fragile regime facing possible shifts and foreign policy risks ahead of 1972.
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Peking
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Southeast Asia
Thieu
South Vietnam
Nixon
Mao Tse-tung
Chou En-lai
Henry Kissinger
Mao
Chou
Red China
Joseph Stalin
Jean Trotsky
Zinoviev
Kammenevy
Pete Chappars’ bicycle misadventure at The Journal
Staff humor recounts Pete Chappars acquiring a bicycle and the mishaps of securing it. He chained it to a radiator but forgot the bike, dragging it to the photo studio where photographer Bill Weith found a red bicycle. The tale ends with curiosity about how the mislaid chain will be resolved.
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Pete
Murphy’s
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Bill Weith
Bill
Peter Chappars
Wallace in Florida primary could reshape race say Ribicoff
Sen. Ribicoff notes George Wallace may win Florida and challenge Scoop Jackson, Humphrey, and Jackson with Wallace in front, Musk ie trailing. he doubts Miami convention nominates Wallace if he wins several primaries, and predicts Ted Kennedy could be offered the nomination but won t run. He adds Mills as a potential nominee if needed. The piece also jokes about Ms title and a hypothetical phone directory charge.
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George Wallace
Florida
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Omaha
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