Regionalist's warning on free trade and world chaos
Billionaire Sir James Goldsmith argues that the GATT free trade pact will widen social divisions and trigger a global proletarianization. He envisions four billion entering the international labor market, a reverse Malthusian rise in urban populations, and an elite benefiting from cheap labor while mass welfare costs surge. He favors regional free trade among similar economies, warns of urban destabilization, and questions the permanence of two rival economic blocs.
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Cole Porter
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Soviet Union
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Marx
GATT
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Taiwan
Hong Kong
Singapore
Sao Paulo
America
France
Taxpayers debate new middle school facility demands
In a community discussion residents argue over funding a replacement for the aging middle school. Parents favor a new building citing outdated conditions, while retirees on fixed incomes worry about tax burdens and affordability. children’s activities continue despite heat and questions linger about necessity.
It's Your Quarter community forum sparks tax and school debate
A reader letter condemns uneven play for youths, calls for fair practice across teams, and voices concern over higher taxes for 17th Street and middle school plans. The writer urges broader civic representation, questions utility concerns, cites a 1985 ice storm, and invites participation in Ottawa forums via phone numbers.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Allied and German Forces Clash Across Europe in June 1944
June 13 1944 reports German bombs hitting London and the English Channel. American paratroopers and tanks repulse a German assault on Carentan, while U S forces seize Pont-Audemer and advance toward St Lo. Pacific action continues with air battles over Mokmer on Bougainville and ongoing infantry fighting off New Guinea.
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Carentan
Normandy
U.S
Pont Abbe
Warplange
Mokmer
Blak
New Guinea
Franklin County Golf Championship raises funds for cancer society
Franklin County residents helped the 1994 Golf Championship to benefit the American Cancer Society, raising nearly 10400 for cancer research patient services and education. Generous sponsors and events like Love Lights A Tree and Relay For Life supported the effort.
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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
State of
Kansas
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