Royal insights from Prince Philip on Britain’s economy
An editorial-turned-interview with George Bull features Prince Philip discussing Britain’s socialist economy, incentives, and the need to balance welfare with entrepreneurship. He contrasts British and Russian systems, urges purposeful ambition, and questions the era’s government role in guiding lives.
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George Bull
Prince Phillips Enlightens
Phillip
Bull
Britain
Elizabeth
United States
Prince Phillip
Hatch Act Reform Sparks Public Outcry Across Congress
Editorial condemns House move to curtail the Hatch Act arguing it would endanger federal workers and undermine ethics rules. Polls show broad opposition, with distrust of reforms boosting union and political influence, warning of coercion risks and a shift toward a politically engaged bureaucracy.
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U. S
House of Representatives
Senate
Nation
House
Decision Making
Congress
Icus
Smiths Last Card Tests Rhodesias Settlement Gambit
Prime Minister Ian Smith signals a new bid for a moderate black government to test London and Washington while avoiding a full-scale war. He hints at elections, stresses white security, and contemplates resignation only if it aids a shift toward a Western oriented, possibly black-led Rhodesia amid pressure from Britain, the United States, and South Africa.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Great Britain
United States
London
Washington
Smith
David Owen
South Africa
R. F
Pik) Botha
Botha
Icil
Free World
Gratis
Africa
Angola
Britain
America
Westmoreland Overview in a 1970s American perspective
The piece surveys General William C. Westmoreland and his books A Soldier Reports and Vietnam In Perspective. It links early 20th century sparks to postwar US policy, cites remarks from a 1977 Indianapolis speech, and urges Americans to study Westmoreland’s views on Vietnam, the press, and national discipline. It highlights concerns about war, media responsibility, and the need for a stronger military voice in policy making.
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New York City
Archduke Ferdinand
Austria
Tito
Yugoslavia
Manhattan
William C. Westmoreland
Doubleday & Company
Vietnam
Indianapolis
Association of the U.S. Army
United States
Southeast Asia
Gen. Westmoreland
Paris
Leonid Brezhnev
Westmoreland
U.S
Josh Billings
Art and Politics Rally Support for the Arts Across U S
The piece notes rising political backing for the arts at local, state, and federal levels. Mayor Wes Uhlman and others push arts to revitalize cities while the Carter White House forms a Cultural Affairs Group led by Peter Kyros. Congress debates an arts tax check-off and business leaders emphasize arts for morale and productivity.
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Washington
KFS
Schoals
Hartford
Des Moines
Paris
United States
Florida
George Smathers
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Gerald R. Ford
Seattle
Wes Uhlman
Business and the Arts
Atlanta
Peter Kyros
Joan Mondale
Carter
Corcoran
Roy Slade
Prendergast
Doughty
Rosen
National Endowment For the Arts and Humanities
Gehrig Tops Ruth in Home Run Race June 30 1927
In yesterday’s look back, Lou Gehrig hit his 25th homer of the season in the first inning against the Red Sox as Babe Ruth and Merehart were on base. Ruth had 24 homers that year.
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New York
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Ruth
Merehart
Gehrig
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