Declining Power and the US Soviet Standoff in the Postwar Era
Walter Laqueur argues America’s image suffers as the United States retreats while the Soviet Union projects global resolve. The piece notes a shift in power dynamics, mid 20th century disengagement, and broader questions about who fills emerging global vacuums, with references to Nixon McGovern and Egypt Israel tensions.
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America
Walter Laquer
Institute of Contemporary History
London
Tel Aviv University
Laqueur
Commentary Magazine
Soviet Union
American
U.S
White House
Nixon
Laquer
George McGovern
U. S
Washington
Egypt
Israel
Cairo
State Tax Struggles Highlight Need for Federal Revenue Sharing
A Christian Science Monitor writer cites New Jersey's failure to pass an income tax as evidence of state irresponsibility. The piece argues federal revenue sharing is needed as states struggle to improve their image, while noting Louisiana's taxes and constitutional rewrite drive and upcoming constitutional convention amid broader federal court pressures.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
New Jersey
Louisiana
West Point teen creates famed White Sullies chickens
Grant Sullens of West Point California crosses Leghorns with Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks and others to produce “White Sullies.” The 17 year old faces indifference from big broiler firms yet hopes for a market as he pursues football and a potential future tycoon status. His poultry venture draws local notice for its unusual breeding and notable yard defense by hens.
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Grant Sulens
West Point
Calif
Grant
Sullens
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Agnew Seen As Asset by Foreign Service Experts
State Department professionals dispute the New York Times depiction of Vice President Agnew as an embarrassment. Diplomats praise his listening, restraint, and effectiveness on missions, noting his handling of Japan and South Korea with finesse and his high intellect despite occasional miscues.
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State Department
Agnew
New York Times
Times
Maryland
Foreign Service
Nixon
Old Politics Hinders McGovern New England Campaign
In Providence and surrounding states Sen. George McGovern faced a clash between old Democratic insiders and rising populism. Advisers urged anti government messaging, but McGovern mixed handshakes with old pros, delaying a clear populist turn and fueling GOP advantage in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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Providence
R. I
George McGovern
New England
McGovern
Washington
George Wallace
Richard Goodwin
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Nixon
Lawrence McGarry
McGarry
Claiborne Pell
Goodwin
Hubert Humphrey
Pentagon
Sen
Thomas McIntyre
Manchester
Outlook For Remainder Of 1972 Promising
Washington economists say the economy shows measurable improvement with expansion restarting, rising employment and production, and gradual inflation containment. The Nixon era pursues restrained federal spending while seeking tax reform to improve equity, with a cautious look toward 1973 and possible controls to curb price and wage rises.
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Washington
America
United States
Nixon
Ruckelshaus as EPA chief faces industry and enviro foes
William Ruckelshaus, administrator of the EPA, defends his stance amid criticism from environmentalists and business groups. He warns the Clean Air Act path will bring higher costs and job losses but presses for real pollution cleanup, noting mandatory spending estimates and notable enforcement against major firms.
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Washington
Nixon
William D. Ruckelshaus
The
Environmental: ‘Protection Agency
EPA
Kar Marx
White House
Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshank
Atlanta
Detroit
Cleveland
Ohio
Gen. Sherman
Georgia
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Armco Steel
Koppers Co
National Steel
Wheeling - Pittsburgh Steel Corp
Welch Foods, Inc
U.S. Steel
American Can Co
U. S. Plywood - Champion Paper Co
B&o
Kaiser Cement & Gypsum Corp
Union Pacific Railroad
General Motors
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II
Ford
Rent A Gun Scheme Sparks Controversy and Bonanza Talk
A Washington conversation details a proposed Rent A Gun business by Bromley Hurts with plans to lease firearms at gas stations and stores. The idea includes hourly rates plus per bullet, long-distance returns, and franchises at key locations, amid debate over gun control outcomes.
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Washington
Senate
Bromley Hurts
Maryland
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Monroe News-Star leadership and publishing details
The Monroe News-Star publishes with Ewing family leadership from 1929 to 1970. The paper lists publishers John C. Ewing and Wilson Ewing, chairman Robert Ewing Jr., and a broad board including William H. Bronson and Patricia Ewing Kendrick. Office and staff details, addresses, and Associated Press affiliation are noted.
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Cea A Ee
John C. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Robert Ewing Jr
News-Star—World Publising Corporation
North 4Th and
Olive Streets
Monroe
William H. Bronson
Mildred Hunt: Ewing
Edmund Graves Brown, Jr
Robert Ewing VI
Patricia Ewing Kendrick
Esther Ewing Wynne
Kenneth C. Barranger
Robert Ewing Brown
Toulmin Hunter Brown
John D. Ewing, Jr
Paula Wray Ewing
Helen Clay Hall
Harrison Kelly Wynne
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Japan
South Korea
Asia
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Evans
Pat Cadell
Cadell
Novak
By David Lawrence
Congress
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Small Society
Rent-A-Gun Company
Art Buchwald
National
Monroe News-Star
Jack S. Campbell
Edmund G. Brown
Moor
Jack C. Gates
William C. Harding
Associated: ‘Press
Associated Press
Algo
Granhamn Loney Company
Nat Onal
Mower
Tiee Representatives
New York
New Orleans
di Atlanta
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Miami
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