Manne Attacks Coercion Critics in Barron’s Feature
In a Barron’s article, Henry G. Manne argues that increasing laws and regulation threaten private property and free markets. He questions who selects these lawmakers and warns that zealots push for more rules that curb consumer freedom and market choice.
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Manne
Henry G. Manne
Kenan
University of Rochester
Barron's
National Business and Financial Weekly
Bara Presercitas Segrasenve
Lawrer
Ralphir Nader
Nader
Maine
Almanac highlights and historical notes for August 17
Almanac entry lists events on this date from 1914 to 1966 including Germany declaring war on Russia in World War I and Davy Crockett's birth in 1786. It notes Cromwell's 1648 victory, de Gaulle sparing Petain in 1945, early moon rocket failure in 1958, Yellowstone quake in 1959, and Mao-era notes from Beijing. Also mentions the 1960s East Berlin border issue and Lin Ping’s rise in China, plus a Vietnam air raid note and two birthdays Mae West and Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. Thought by Sophie Tucker ends the piece.
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Oliver Cromwell
Duke of Hamilton
Preston
England
Davy Crockett
Tennessee
Germany
Britain
Charles de Gaulle
Henri Petain
Petain
U.S
West Yellowstone
Mont
Moscow
East
West Berlin
Russia
East Germany
Peking
Marshal Lin Ping
China
Pacific
South Vietnam
Mae West
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Sophie Tucker
Gross attacks foreign aid in House speech
Washington Report covers H R Gross urging end to large foreign aid. He argues debt and inflation rise from aid, citing a 212 billion outlay since 1947 and a 400 billion federal debt, calling for a taxpayers revolt or Congress purge to curb spending. He notes the administration seeks 6.8 billion for two years and warns of global influences via Soviet actions.
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Congress
House
Gross
United States
Alsome
Moscow
Europe
Cromley Warns Against Nation War Tactics
Washington columnist argues the United States risks endless wars by relying on small-country proxies to threaten Soviet and Chinese interests. He cites Korea Vietnam and the Pueblo incident to warn that insurgency and Middle East conflicts erode national security while U S tactics may doom defense modernization. He criticizes military leaders for cautious fatalism and warns big aid has drained resources.
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Nea
United
Egypt
Inj
China
U. S
Russia
North Korea
South
Pyongyang
Pueblo
United States
Vietnam
Middle East
Fragmented remarks mix aid flows and Cold War fears
Patricia Young comments on aid funds and alliances, noting SEATO backing Korea and Vietnam while Latin America receives billions to stabilize regimes for private investors. She cites past persecution, prison abuse, and pressures in a world of American dollars, church figures, and political coercion.
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Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Latin America
Cuba
Peru
Bolivia
Chile
B. C
Richard War
Tonlipape
Toro
Canadal
Odessa Automobile Show to Feature Vehicles From Local Dealers
Ten years ago Odessa hosted a reserve unit show. Thirty years ago a transportation battalion took command. The second annual Odessa Free- tion Automobile Show will be held in November with both passenger and commercial vehicles on display. The event is sponsored by nine local dealers and organized by Tom Davis. The Women's Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets August 18. Major Hoople serves as general chairman.
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Coe i
Jon Andrews
Sid- Ang
Kney Parkis
Neal Huffaker
Harris
Odessa
Ber
Fra
Order of Eagles
Tom Davis
Aerie Halds
Jackson draws Young Socialists support in Washington visit
A nine member delegation from the Young People's Socialist League met Sen. Henry M Jackson in Washington to discuss his stance on Vietnam and civil liberties. Jackson argued he opposes protracted war yet rejects fixed troop deadlines, stressing economic growth and civil liberties, while defending his voting on security bills.
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Rowland Evans
Hawk
Robert Novak
Washington
Socialist
Young People
U.S
Henry M
Jackson
Democratic Party
Edmund Muskie
Vietnam
YPSL
Ben J. Wattenberg
Jacksons Capitol
Labor Party
Social Democrats
McCarthys
Joe
Gene
Southeast Asia
Cartoon turf war over Smokey bear Woodsy Owl fight heats up
Capitol reports detail a clash between Interior and Agriculture departments over mascot rivalries in the ecology campaign. Johnny Horizon and Woodsy Owl vie to lead the public message on pollution and outdoor care, with debates over popularity, regional appeal, and potential impact on Smokey the Bear.
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Washington
Rogers C. B. Mortar
Hin
Golden West
Agriculture Department
Interior Department
Johnny Horizon
Woodsy Owl
Smokey the Bear
Smokey-baby
U.S. Forest Service
Smokey the Bears
Forest Service
Hig
Woodsy
Smokey
Lan Agriculture Department, Trademark
Bureau of Land Management
Johnny
Interior
Walter J. Hickey
Big
Burt Ives
John-t
Skunk Habits and Inventions Mentioned in Old Notes
A fragment notes skunks dig nests of yellow jackets with sharp claws and feed on grubs. It cites light metals lithium potassium and sodium as able to rest on water, and credits Lawrence Hargrave with inventing the box kite in the 1890s per Britannica.
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Lawrence Hargrave l
Encyclopsedia Britannica
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