Mexico President to Visit Washington for Nixon-Echeverria Mini Summit
Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez will visit the United States for seven days starting June 15, with stops in New York Chicago Los Angeles and San Antonio before meeting President Nixon in Washington. The talks will cover Colorado River water salinity migratory workers trade technology exchange and development aid for poorer nations. The Mexican leader advocates greater role for developing nations in global affairs and democratic reforms in international finance urging IMF changes to include developing countries.
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Psychological map of New York City explored by researchers
An editorial notes a study in American Scientist showing residents hold fragments of a mental map of New York City. Manhattan is best recognized, with midtown and Kennedy Airport cited. The piece argues people carry such maps for many subjects, from cities to politics, and that confidence often exceeds accuracy.
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Novel Wing Fuselage Idea Aims For Quiet Supersonic Flight
Aviation Week reports government and industry researchers study a radical Wing-Fuselage arrangement with a center pivot wing that could sweep differently on each side. Benefits cite reduced takeoff power, efficiency across speeds, and subsonic over land with sonic boom avoidance, plus 40 000 foot cruise and lower landing speeds. Seven decades after the Wright brothers, progress continues.
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Governors Lose Grip On 1972 White House Race
In 1972 the Democratic governors number 30 and many backed Muskie early. But as primary losses mounted the governors’ usefulness was questioned. At a Houston conference they admitted limited power to organize or stop McGovern, while Muskie backers complained of late support. The piece notes GOP hopes tied to Eisenhower era clout faded over time.
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Today in History June 14 1972 Flag Day events
On June 14 1775 the U S Army was founded with riflemen recruitment authorized by the Continental Congress. 1777 Stars and Stripes designated the national flag. 1846 Sonoma Calif proclaimed the Free Republic of California. 1922 Harding first U S president to broadcast a radio speech. 1940 Paris occupied by Germany. 1941 F D R froze German and Italian assets. 1944 Saipan invasion began. Ten years ago Secret Army Organization men arrested in France. Five years ago spacecraft launched toward Venus. One year ago New York Times refused to halt Pentagon papers. Birthdays Burl Ives and Dorothy Maguire.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines Provided
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Writers must include signature and address, which may be withheld on request. Letters should be no longer than 500 words and must address topics of general interest. Letters in poor taste will not be considered.
Tracy Ann’s suitors delight a wary NY father
HAL BOYLE recalls how Tracy Ann’s bevy of young men buzzes the family apartment. He praises their confidence and manners, jokes about bearded “Fussy” rivals, and muses on which suitor might fit as a son-in-law while pondering what kind of daughters ogres have.
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Pecos Telephones Eyes Long Distance Link Plans
Pecos visitors from St Louis and Dallas inspected Pecos and Barstow offices of the Pecos and Northwestern Telephone Company with Mr Sparks. They expect immediate work to connect Pecos with Fort Worth and El Paso. whether by new line or via Western Union lines is undecided. A long distance service for Pecos appears practically assured soon. Miss Mary Nan Ross married Dr Byron Lackey in a simple church ceremony conducted by Rev A C Douglas. The bride wore aquamarine crepe with a white sheer blouse and bolero, carried talisman roses and lillies of the valley, and pink roses for her attendant. Her brother W J Ross of Jackson Mississippi gave her in marriage. Best man was DeWitt Black. ushers were Robby Runnels, Harry Ross, Adam Ross and Bob Dean.
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Byron Lackey
A. C. Douglas
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Mississippi
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DeWitt Black
Robby Runnels
Harry Ross
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Leadership and security mark Texas governors meet
In Houston the 64th National Governor’s Conference highlighted security fears as leaders discuss economic war taxes crime and education. Gov Preston Smith and Lt Gov Ben Barnes face election fallout while lawmakers plan a lean 1973 budget and ethics push. Primary changes urged cut costs and streamline primaries through county clerks offices.
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