Corporation Welfare and the Defense Contractors Dilemma
A defense industry critique contrasts individual welfare with corporate aid. It cites Lockheed’s $250 million federal loan to survive, and Grumman and Litton pressing for contract revisions to avoid bankruptcy. The piece argues government aid to firms risks broader economic disruption, favoring market survival of the fittest.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Lockheed
Airbus
Grumman Corporation
Litton Industries
Grumman
Navy
Long Island
Litton
Dole
Grumman and
Odessa County April spending tops 358 thousand
Ten years ago in May 1962 Ector County expenditures for April reached 358 523 dollars, lifting the year total to 1 614 188 dollars. As part of the twenty year items, 1952, eight gifts to Odessa College Library and shelving of 30 books bring annual acquisitions to 6 350 volumes. Life Magazine planned an issue featuring images of the army bombardier college east of Odessa.
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Ector County
Odessa College
Army Bombardier College
Odessa
Life Magazine
Wallace Turns Up The Heat In Michigan Primary Circuit
Nationally known for his presidential bid Wallace headlines Michigan crowds with back to back rallies in Flint after a string of primary wins. He lambasts Democratic leaders and cites more delegates, claiming stronger issue stances than rivals Humphrey and McGovern. Local supporters packed venues as Wallace projects a tough path to Miami Beach.
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Detroit
Nea
Alabama
George Wallace
Michigan
Florida
United Auto Workers
Hubert Humphrey
George McGovern
Tallahassee
Wallace
Humphrey
Flint
Tennessee
George Mangum
Vietnam
John Sexton
Caleb Smallwood
Miami Beach
North Carolina
Jooming
Jack Anderson
Historical Almanac Highlights May 13, 1972
The item lists notable dates: Jamestown founded in 1607, Napoleon’s capture of Vienna in 1849, and a 1846 declaration of war between the United States and Mexico. It notes Saturday May 13 as the 134th day of 1972 with 232 days remaining.
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Associated Press
Congress
United States
Mexico
McGovern debated as ultraleftist threat to Democrats
Washington insiders brand Sen George McGovern as the champion of “new extremism” and warn his nomination could devastate the Democratic Party. Sen Henry Jackson accuses McGovern of leftist doctrine, including busing for racial balance, sweeping tax raises, guaranteed income, defense cuts, amnesty for draft dodgers, and court liberalization. McGovern aides deny or downplay the remarks while strategists clash over how to address the flare of intra party alarm.
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Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Sen
Henry Jackson
Washington State
Democratic Party
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Salinger
Sen. Jackson
South
Hoover as a moral anchor of American liberty and law
A Copley News Service profile paints J Edgar Hoover as a steadfast guardian of liberty, law, and family values. It credits him with shaping the FBI's growth since 1924 under mentor Stone while facing liberal critique of civil liberties concerns and anti communism stances.
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New York
Hegel
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
U.S. Justice Department
Sn. San Irvin
D-N.c
Supreme Court
Harlan Fiske Stone
Stone
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Louis Brandeis
Crossword Puzzle Clues Read Aloud
A list of crossword clues including 60 Keats works 61 Redalence 62 Flowering shrub 63 Job 64 Misfortunes 65 Polishing powder 26 Penalized Puzzle of 27 Shape 28 Duck 29 Tidal flood 30 Intimidate 3) Everlasting plant 32 Bank repository 33 Borders 35 Make 38 Capacity unit for Friday May 12.
Letters To The Editor On Chess And Nuclear Politics
A reader criticizes politicians and journalists for misusing chess metaphors in nuclear age politics. She argues that nuclear chess has no winner or draws, risks destruction of Earth, and condemns leaders who treat global affairs like a game. Doris Westmoreland signs the letter from 703 Underwood Kermit, Tex.
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Earth
Doris Westmoreland
Underwood Kermit
Tex
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Russia
U. S
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Israel
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Jeffrey
ST. John Copley News Service
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Earf
24 TV
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Hell
Gather
Goa
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