Global arms spending tops 182 billion in 1967 report
The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency reports 1967 world arms outlay at 182 billion with the United States leading in military spending. Global outlays rose sharply in 1966 and 1967, reaching 53 dollars per person, while Latin America Asia and Africa spend 4 percent of output on weapons and North Vietnam leads with 20 percent.
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Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
United States
U. S
Soviet Union
China
Latin America
Asia
Africa
North Vietnam
Nixon
Urban Affairs Council formed to coordinate city policy
President Nixon establishes the Urban Affairs Council as an inner cabinet like body with seven department secretaries and the Vice President. Moynihan named executive secretary with six aides to develop plans addressing manpower housing health education welfare law transportation nutrition and more across federal agencies. They seek a coordinated attack to reduce urban distress and avoid riots while awaiting plans.
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Nixon
Urban Affairs Council
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
America
George Shultz
George Romney
Rubert Finch
John Mitchell
John Volpe
Clifford Hardin
Maurice Stans
Spiro T. Agnew
Robert Mayo
Arthur Burns
Planned Communities and the Rise of Private Urban Experiments
The article argues private enterprise underpins planned communities despite skepticism and outlines Reston Virginia and New Stanton Pennsylvania as notable examples. It notes Reston and Chrysler led developments to test housing innovation, urban design, and planning versus restrictive codes, urging public understanding of planning benefits.
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Reston
Washington, D. C
Gulf 611
New Stanton
Chrysler Corporation
New York Times
Letter Writers Call for Results and Safety at Home
A reader decries global spending over US needs, detailing personal losses from mob violence, property damage, and rent defaults. She cites local officials’ inaction, fear among residents, and calls Nixon administration to restore order and protect homeowners and widows while criticizing taxes, insurance, and governance.
Burglar Test Fails Against Vault Door at Frederich Post Office
Burglars broke into the Frederich post office but failed to steal more than 8 cents in cash and stamps after a heavy vault door thwarted their efforts. State's Attorney Aaron H. Anders announces a Republican bid to succeed himself. About seventy Myersville farmers meet to discuss a hard stone road project from Myersville to Wolfsville with two thirds funded by the county and one third by property owners.
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Nixon
Washington
Lfe
Abraham Lincoln
England
Navy
Ife
New Frederich
Aaron H. Anders
Myersville
Wolfsville
Leasing of Terminal Facilities to American Airways Approved
Twenty years ago the Board of Aldermen approved leasing certain terminal facilities at Frederick Municipal Airport to American Airways Inc. May or Lloyd C. Culler were authorized to sign the contract for the city. The session lasted four hours. A general alarm fire on West South Street caused smoke from an overheated stove with light property damage. The Brunswick Board of Trade urged a new Potomac bridge over repairs to the unsafe existing span. Leading citizens launched a telephone campaign in favor of a new bridge.
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Tuk
AIL American Airways, Inc
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick
AIA
Brunswick Board OF Trade
Potomac
U.S. Given Hope Is Path To Peace in Middle East
U.S. policy faces deep socio political issues in the Middle East beyond arms and borders. The article argues that unrest stems from limited freedoms and inequality, with Moscow Peiping and ultraright groups vying for influence. It urges American leadership to aid majorities in building hopeful socio economic institutions to ease the enduring crisis.
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Middle East
Washington
NEA
Israel
United States
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
America
Europe
Moscow
Peiping
Palestine
Lebanon
Egypt
Nasser
Washington letters mix fear with politics and streets
A letter writer in Mount Airy Maryland pleads for safety as they describe crime in Washington. The piece targets Nixon Agnew and Beall, laments riots and theft, and imagines threats around embassies, churches, and bars while urging stronger law and order.
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