Defense experts warn of Soviet military edge by 1975
Washington debates a growing gap between U S and Soviet military power as analysts like Frank J Johnson of the American Security Council warn that without higher U S defense spending the USSR could achieve across the board superiority by 1975. Critics from the Federation of American Scientists dispute these figures calling them exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roderick Washington
U. S
Frank J. Johnson
American Security Council
Johnson
FAS
Foster
Soviet Union
Congress
Department of Defense
Capitol Hill
United States
Louse's lease on life renewed
The American Museum of Natural History warns that human lice are making a comeback due to communal living among youths with lax hygiene. A wax model exhibit depicts Pediculus humanus corporus and recreates a communal scene. lice flourish only when grooming lapses, and can carry diseases. Aquarius, the Water Bearer, needs a bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Louse
Aquarius
Energy absorbing steering columns cut driver injuries
University of North Carolina researchers report that energy absorbing steering columns and lap belts together reduce serious driver injuries in crashes by about 52 percent, most effective at 30 to 49 mph. The study notes many drivers were killed by impalement before such devices were widely adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
U.S
Ford
Highway Research Center
Chapel Hill
N.C
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Detroit
UN faces costly Africa trip amid UN budget strains
The Security Council plans a Africa meeting safari costing up to 250000 a week beyond the 15 delegations expenses, funded by member nations. U S ambassador George Bush urges a detailed cost audit before approval, while all parties expect a budget deficit and debates over UN spending power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Council
Africa
George Bush
U. S
Council
Abdulrahim Abby Farah
Bush
Soviet Russia
Chinese Americans split over Nixon trip in U S
In Chinese American communities nationwide lines are hardening over President Nixon’s trip to Peking. Tensions flare in San Francisco and New York Chinatowns with banners torn and a restaurant boycott allegation. Local figures recount ties to Taipei vs. Peking and praise Nixon’s broader goals.
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Washington
United States
Washington-Peking
Richard M. Nixon
Peking
San Francisco
New York
Greater
Baltimore
U.S
China
Taipei
Helen Hays
Federal City College
Chinese Cultural and Education Center
Nixon
Hays
van S. Lung
Yenching Palace
Lung
CBS Television
Walter Cronkite
Phillip Fu
South China
Yunnan
Yun Lung
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
Chinatown
William Chin-lee
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Boyle's column jokes and quips at cocktail party
Hal Boyle chats with readers in a collection of witty party remarks and political jabs aimed at guests. The column weaves humorous lines about government, manners, and everyday social misfires, ending with a quiz on general knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Buddy
Milwaukee
Emigration from West Germany Reaches 65,000 Annually
In 1970 about 65,000 West Germans left the Federal Republic for overseas destinations yearly. The United States attracted 26,000, followed by Canada with 6,500, Australia with 5,500, and South Africa with 3,000 emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Republic of Germany
United States
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Pecos Notes Highlight Meetings and Local Events
Pecos Chamber of Commerce schedules annual meeting and talks by Dr. Bizzell and Dr. Youngblood. Local projects include highway paving efforts from Winkler county line to Pyote and a water well near Toyah Bell. School, civic, and public service updates cover superintendent Blackwell’s contract, civilian defense planning, Goodyear dealership, and city elections set for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
William Bennett Bizzell
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
B. Youngblood
Texas Experiment Farms
Harry Hinkle
Floyd Brownlee
Ben Smith
Albert Sisk
Pyote
Winkler County
Barstow
Pecos
Kermit
Wink
R. Henry Blackwell
Blackwell
Guy Walker
Walker
Today in History Highlights From January 20, 1972
Chronology of notable events on January 20 across years including Johnson’s 1965 inauguration for a full term, Pearl Harbor lease approval in 1887, Edward VIII’s succession in 1936, FDR third-term inauguration in 1941, Eisenhower’s 1953 oath, and recent comments on Vietnam and Cambodia from 1965 to 1970s. Includes UN action and U S defense notes.
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Associated Press
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
U. S. Senate
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
George V
Britain
Prince of Wales
Edward VIII
Franklin D. Rooseveltt
U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Antoine Gizenga
Congo
Leopoldville
United Nations
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Vietnam
Mike Oestreicher
Peggy McCracken
South Cedar Street
Texas
U.S. Navy
Mariana Trench
Guam
World Almanac
Don Walsh
USN
Jacques Piccard
Edward Neilan
Boyle
Korea
Fifi
Baldy
Jim
Little Red Riding Hood
Mr. Wolfe
Union
Colorado
Rubicon
Fiumicino
Herbert Hoover
Sylvia Sandoval
P. M. Rodgers
Sulphur Springs
Helma
Will Stuckler
George K. Jackson
Hoban
Ira Jackson
van Horn
Julia Padgett
Tri- State Telephone Company
Colorado City
Longview
Ramsey No. 1
Toyah Bell
John Henrs
William C. Goodrich
Greyhound
State Supreme Court At
Austin
Reporter Publishing Company of
Abilene
Charles F. Manahan
Alton Hughes
Sloan Paxton
Johnny Donnell
la Gamma Club
Dusty Turner
Winnie Fay Snodgrass
Post Office
Lions
Jerry Cook
Buffalo Trail Council
Odessa
Pecos Valley
J. E
Ed’’ McAnally
Ed Mueller
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Jane Ross
Mary Bates
Carol Lee
Maxwell D. Taylor
Melvin Laird
Cambodia
South Vietnam
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