Sunbelt Prosperity reshapes American growth and cities
The nation shifts center of gravity to the South and West as people move toward livable, innovative communities. America II drives high tech growth while America I lags, yet pockets of revival emerge in New England and New York City. Prosperity across regions could ease Northeast decline and spread gains nationwide.
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America
Northeast
Midwest
America II
America I
New England
New York City
Texas
Arizona
California
South
West
Buffalo
New doctor in the house eases hospital burdens
Paul Harvey argues hospital administration faces excessive regulation and cost while patient care suffers. He praises a new Washington stance to ease rules, rebuild access to equipment, and align promises with actual medical capacity. Part one of a two part series.
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Washington Administration
Odessa is a town worth living in and protecting
Mary McDowell writes from Odessa praising the city and its people while recounting personal struggle and community service. She cites her 1952 arrival, bank loan assistance, and roles on the Park Board, YWCA, precinct elections, and missions. She urges newcomers not to denigrate the town and expresses loyalty to Odessa and its institutions.
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Odessa
Mary
First National Bank
Mary McDowell
Piersall’s TV appearance sparks Sox bosses’ backlash
Royko lauds Jimmy Piersall as a frank, no BS sports figure who spoke truthfully about baseball and life on a talk show. The audience’s rare standing ovation contrasted with the Sox owners suspending him over a remark about players’ wives, prompting critique of mealy mouthed leadership.
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Chicago
Jimmy Piersall
Piersall
Harry Caray
Jimmy
Sox
Mealymouth
Jerry Reinsdorf
Eddie Einhorn
Confirmations uneven By William F Buckley Jr
The article notes the unusually unpublicized confirmation hearings for Potter Stewart in 1959, details the fierce Senate wrangle, and reflects on the partisan context around Brown v Board and abortion debates. It highlights the interplay between senators and the difficulty of questioning a Supreme Court nominee.
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Potter Stewart
Potter
O'Mahoney
Senate Judiciary Committee
Stewart
Byron White
Senate
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Warren Court
Supreme Court
James Eastland
Mississippi
Brown
South
Hollings
Senator McClellan
Mr. Stewart
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YWCA
Door of Hope Mission
Odessa American
Royko
William F. Buckley JR
Senator East
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