Tourism Year of the Americas promotes cheaper Latin travel
The OAS designates 1972 as Tourism Year of the Americas and backs conferences in Madrid and Rome to attract Americans to Latin America. A 28 day Washington to London fare costs 254 dollars versus 583 to Buenos Aires, contributing to travel choices. Americans travel abroad in large numbers but few visit OAS members beyond Mexico or Jamaica.
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Wisconsin State Journal
Europe
Alps
Riviera
Greek Islands
Orient
India
East
Africa
Latin America
U.S
Organization of American States
OAS
Mexico
Jamaica
Washington
London
Buenos Aires
Madrid
Rome
Walworth Times Opin: A new tax won’t cut overall burden
The Walworth Wisconsin Times argues that elevating taxes such as a value added tax will not lower total tax bills. It contends that relief from property taxes requires curbing government spending at all levels and warns against new levies shifted to consumers.
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Walworth
Wisc
Iocal
Jobs lost overseas and a plan to curb imports
The Rock Island Argus outlines AFL-CIO COPE’s view on U S jobs moving abroad, noting a long line of workers lost to overseas operations could stretch 150 miles if assembled. It argues for tighter import controls, taxing U S firms abroad, and regulating technology outflows to spur domestic job retention and discourage foreign based competition.
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U.S
Rock Island Argus
Afl-Cio
Committee On Political Education
COPE
United States
Canada
France
Chile
Muscatine ties to Monsanto Disney Heinz featured in national news
A Muscatine letter highlights Monsanto’s America the Beautiful pavilion at Walt Disney World dedicated March 4, with Circle Vision 360 and nine projectors, plus Thatcher Glass new shatter resistant bottle and Heinz in American Heritage article. It notes local visitors, notes Thatcher Plastics, and marks Heinz reaching over a billion dollars in annual sales as it enters its second century.
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Monsanto Company
Walt Disney World
Florida
Monsanto
Disney
Disney World
Muscatine
Harlan Schram
Wolverine
Walt Disney Productions
Statue of Liberty
Mt. Rushmore
Zion
Golden Gate Bridge
Circle-Vision
Walt Disney
America
Thatcher Glass
Thatcher Plastic Packaging
Dart Industries
Rexene Polymers Company
Dart
H. J. Heinz Company
American Heritage
Heinz
Atlantic City
New York
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Love Affair With Florence Stirs a Traveler's Heart
A reflective piece describes Florence as a 2500 year old mistress that captivates a traveler. The essay recalls arriving by train from Rome to view the Duomo and the golden light on ancient houses, while noting Florence’s walkable streets, daily markets, and calm, uncontrived beauty. It nostalgically contrasts Florence with other cities and laments changes in Roman and Florentine street life.
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Italy
New Hampshire
Charleston
Washington
Chicago
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Montreal
London
Paris
Madid
Lisbon
Leningrad
Berlin
Rome
Venice
Duomo
Florentine
Dante
Brownings
Savanarola
Ricordo
Lungarno
Carabinieri
Michelangelo
Strozzi Palace
Dryness in young woman and colitis explained
A 30 year old reports vaginal dryness. guidance suggests bland lubricants and gynecologist input. The second letter defines colitis as inflammation of the colon and outlines that treatment may involve medications and diet, with possible surgery in complex cases. A booklet offer is included.
Non-smokers urge cleaner public meetings in letters
A reader praises a prior editorial on non-smokers and argues for smoke-free public rooms. The letter cites the need for accessible meetings and cites an economic quip about earned income and taxes as a solution to national issues from Ulingis City, Minois.
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Unite
Four day week movement gains traction in U S
New York AP reports the four day work week gains traction with hundreds of companies testing the plan. Workers cite more family time mini vacations and leisure while some pursue second jobs. Employers note productivity gains from happier staff and better facility use though some cases show shift in mindset toward leisure. Riva Poor champions balanced view citing pro and con. Critics question impact and scope amid mixed results. In a separate NY AP item, a Rikers Island search of 1900 adolescent remand shelter cells found 30 homemade weapons.
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Riva Poor
Cambridge, Mass
Poor
New York
Rikers Island
Benjamin J. Malcolm
Man Assault Charge Settled With Fined Payment
Danny Mannahan appeared before Justice Klein on a Saturday afternoon charged with beating and maltreating Mrs. David Russ after she closed her door against him. He was fined 25 dollars and agreed to surrender to Sheriff Eaton for payment since he could not come to time.
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Danny Mannahan
Justice Klein
Manly Ant
David Russ
Sheriff Eaton
Peter Musser
Laura
Chicago
William Bligen
Davenport
A.B. Clapp
Mulberry Ave
C.F
This Day in History March 11 Highlights
A compact look at notable events on March 11 across history. From the U S Navy founding in 1776 to battles in Vietnam and Soviet radar plays, the notes span military, political, and dramatic moments with a final Albanian proverb reflection.
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Taft
Arlington National Cemetery
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Philippines
Australia
West Berlin
North Vietnam
New Congress Party of India
Indira Gandhi
India
Prayer for Service in Given Gifts
A devotional note cites Romans 12 6 RSV about differing gifts and urges believers to use their grace with joy and sincerity in service. It extends a prayer asking the Lord to teach not imitation but genuine service within one’s capabilities.
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