Basic Educational Opportunity Grants reach needy graduates
The program provides non repayable aid to about 500000 high school graduates to enter approved colleges and vocational schools. With a Feb 4 1974 deadline eligible students should apply now at post offices colleges guidance offices and other public channels.
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Mexico Reflects On Independence Day Amid Chile Turmoil
The piece notes President Echeverria toned Mexico's Independence Day observance due to Chile's crisis. It argues foreign domination ends with action, while true liberty requires national responsibility. It cites Mexico's 1821 independence and warns even free societies can stumble toward loss of liberty. Luke 5:5 quote added.
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Luis Echeverria
Mexico
Chile
Nixons’ spending cited in readers’ letter to editor
A reader complains about Mrs Nixon’s plans to redecorate the Spirit of 76 at taxpayer expense and calls for curbing government spending. The letter argues high interest rates burden families and warns against raising taxes while criticizing federal aid and diet costs for diabetics and others.
Beauty pageant debate erupts over Miss America 1974
Letter writers attack the Miss America contest after Rebecca Ann King of Colorado is named Miss America 1974. Some call for restoring a pure beauty contest while others mock the pageant’s perceived shallow values. Additional letters discuss news judgment and a local hero story.
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Jim Fiebig
Colorado
Rebecca Ann King
Albert Marks Jr
Ecological elitism sparks debate on conservation and human needs
John Chamberlain critiques environmental elitism arguing that preservation ideals favor the few who can afford trips and luxury measures. He contends technology and practical trade offs, like using coal and DDT where needed, are essential to support billions while allowing sensible conservation.
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New lineup for 1970s Republican contenders explored
William F Buckley surveys a post Agnew landscape naming Charles Percy as a symbol of the moderate wing and weighing John Connally Ronald Reagan and Nelson Rockefeller as potential candidates. The piece discusses Nixon ties, primary viability, and the defense focus shaping the race.
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Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Announced
The Middletown Journal lists home delivery and mail subscription prices with options for motor route, weekly, and yearly plans. Rates include 15c daily and 25c Sunday at newsstands, $3.47 monthly motor route installments, and $30 yearly by mail, with regional and international variations.
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