More Nations Eye Nuclear Power Amid Proliferation Fears
A 1972 SIPRI yearbook notes rapid growth of nuclear programs, with about one third of countries likely to pursue nuclear energy by decade's end. While power aims rise, plutonium byproduct raises weapon fears, urging universal adoption of the 1968 nonproliferation treaty and renewed US Soviet leadership to sign.
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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
United States
Soviet Union
Fresco by Ben Shahn Returns to Roosevelt Public School
A Shahn mural painted in 1937 at Roosevelt Public School in Roosevelt New Jersey has been restored after 60 000 was spent by the Shahn Foundation and years of deterioration. Italian restorer Ottorino Non formale led the project and the fresco is back on the wall delighting townspeople who view it as a daily cultural link to emigrant contributions.
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Ben Shahn
Roosevelt Public School
Roosevelt
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New York
Philadelphia
Shahn
United States
Shahn Foundation
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Italy
Charles de Gaulle
Latin America
Martinque
UPI
Reuters
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Air France
Harvard
Princeton
David Sarnoff
Milton Berle
Wally Cox
Mr. Peepers
Nat King Cole
Alistair Cooke
Middle West
Congress
Pentagon
Army
Air France Trips Beat Travel Posters in a Sardine Special
William F Buckley Jr recalls mid summer Europe travel with Air France. He describes cramped seating on Caravelles and the Concorde's crowding, praises the staff, and jokes about the flight experience and long delays at airports. He notes Concorde’s limited capacity and promised time savings.
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Nice
France
Europe
Air France
Quota System Endorsed at Democratic Convention
Jeffrey Hart argues the Democratic National Convention signaled approval of racial and ethnic quotas in employment education and public life, predicting a shift from merit to politics in hiring and admissions. He warns of federal overreach and bureaucratic enforcement of quotas, transforming professional standards and opportunities.
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George McGovern
Miami Beach
Pollarizing The Convention's TV
New York columnist mocks network obsession with ratings and ads for conventions and moon landings. He notes unreliable polls and the vanity of anchor men while predicting a future ESP network making broadcasts instantly public. He doubts audience call in, and jokes about garroting ballots.
Military draft end goal reshapes future service
Paul Harvey notes both parties aim to end the draft next year while upgrading the professional military. Recruitment incentives rise as enlistment standards tighten, with higher pay and bonuses to attract qualified personnel. He argues the era of large standing armies wanes as technology boosts the need for highly skilled service members.
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Navy
Defense
Melvin Laird
Congress
Services
George Washington
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists rates for daily and Sunday editions. It details motor route, mail, and tube service charges, with annual and installment options and advance payment requirements. Founded in 1657.
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