Morison Defends U S Against Racism Charge in Letter
Admiral Morison argues the United States has the best record on tolerating minorities and rejects labeling America imperialist. He cites Hawaii Puerto Rico the Philippines and political figures to support a view that the nation is not uniquely racist and seeks to raise standards without bitterness.
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Harvard University History Department
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Shoplifting as a social symptom of deeper unrest
The article argues that shoplifting and rioting reflect broader social illness beyond poverty. It cites a rise in teen shoplifting, with teens from middle-class backgrounds, and notes the moral drift, parental influence, and corporate efforts to curb theft. It highlights fears for future opportunity and public safety.
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Washington, D.C
Saturday Evening Post
Bill Davidson
Davidson
Not public property A critic on official life and public discourse
Dick Moody argues that elected officials remain human beings and should be treated with respect. He urges citizens to engage constructively, attend meetings, and communicate their needs rather than vent in hostile letters or calls. He warns against overreliance on professionals who lack public interaction.
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Dick Moody
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New Castle
League pushes desegregation plan for New Castle schools
The New Castle League of Women Voters urges immediate desegregation planning as 37 state schools are racially imbalanced. They propose an advisory community group to study solutions and seek board participation, arguing for equal educational opportunity and quicker action than waiting for orders.
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New Castle
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Weather Modification Board eyed in Pennsylvania rain control debate
Governor Shafer appoints three to a new Weather Modification Board to license rainmaking activities with a 50 thousand dollar bond for potential damages. Lawmakers debate expanding the act to include rain stopping while noting Pennsylvania’s unusually wet spring and a 50 of 58 days with rain. The piece also covers austerity talk in state government and cabined budget details for the General State Authority. It closes with harness racing attendance and revenue rankings showing New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania in order.
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Keystone State
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
New York State
Illinois
Thoughts at Large by Sydney Harris on history and society
Harris argues ignorance of history fuels anger and cites 18th century British public schools rioting as a lesson. He contends crimes with no victims require different handling, notes the brain reprograms during dreams, and critiques loyalty rhetoric while touching on nuclear deterrence and child development. He endorses Philip Green's Deadly Logic.
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Harrow
Winchester
Philip Green
Ohio State University Press
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