Arson Rates Climb Dramatically in U S and California
Editorial notes arson rising faster than total fires with Bank of America attacks tallying a 21st incident in California. NFPA figures show incendiary fires rose from 2.3 to 5.8 percent nationally since 1959, while California reports an 87 percent rise in recent years. The piece cites Watts riots as a turning point and warns of arson as a protest tactic.
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California
Bank of America
National Fire Protection Association
Watts
West German TV plans child friendly news broadcast
West Germany's government owned television aims to start a news program for ages about 10 and up early next year. The show will feature three to five items with films and photos and be written to be easy for children to understand. If successful, American networks may copy the concept and attract adult viewers as well.
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West Germany
Laird Pressed to Release Full View on Missile Silos
The column urges Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird to disclose full evidence on Soviet missile silos and acknowledge dissenting expert opinions. It argues public trust requires transparency about new cemented silos and the range of intelligence interpretations so Congress can assess defense budgets with clear information.
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Boyle's Column highlights on life and society
HAL BOYLE offers a string of aphorisms on manners, work, and self improvement. He jokes that sailboat owners make better husbands and that plumbing is a respectable, well paid trade. He muses on culture, ambition, and talent versus genius.
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Hal Boyle
New York
A Better Chance Program Expands Across Schools
The ABC program places ninth and tenth graders from low income backgrounds into exclusive private and public boarding settings. About 300 to 350 prospects are evaluated yearly. 63 initial students have grown into a program serving 20 districts with dorms for eight to twelve students. The program funds about $10,000 per student for three years plus $1,000 for a summer transition and raises roughly $1 million annually from foundations, corporations, and donors.
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Chamber appreciates support for Clean-up Drive
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce thanks you and your organization for cooperation and publicity given to the Clean-up Fix-up Paint-up Drive. Harold Meyer, Manager, expresses appreciation in a June 8 meeting notice.
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Dayton Plan Tests Public Housing Spread Across Five County Area
Dayton Ohio and 29 municipalities in a 842000 population metro aims to provide 14000 dwelling units 53 planning units using a formula based on density existing low income housing and other factors. The plan faced resistance education drive political backing and threats to its director. Federal support is seen as critical to its national influence and success.
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Do You Trust A Weird Patchwork Of Facts
Reader column by L M Boyd features Q A style snippets on myths science and trivia. Topics include car opinions biblical names animal feeding pigeon milk water hardness city Indianapolis paint mixing and various curiosities from readers.
McCarthy sparks talk of a new party in Democratic ranks
Bruce Biossat examines Eugene McCarthy's push for a new party and the mixed reaction within Democrats as Nixon looms toward 1972. He notes McCarthy’s appeal to anti establishment voters, questions about his influence, and past campaign conduct and missteps in primaries and conventions.
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