Ten Years On The Alliance For Progress Revisited
Editorial argues the Alliance for Progress failed after a decade. It notes Castro's Cuba, coups in Chile and Argentina, sixteen coups in Peru over eight years, and general instability across the region. It criticizes social reforms, inflation, declining US exports, and rising ocean sovereignty claims, urging U.S. withdrawal from internal South American issues.
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Presi@em
Alliance For Progress
South America
United States
Sugar
Grametha Mightmare
Castro
Cua
Chile
Argentina
Venezuela
Armerica
Mexico
Latin America
Argentine Coup: Levingston Ousted by Military Junta
President Levingston ousted after months of spiraling inflation reaching 25 percent last year and 10 percent in early this year. Cordoba riots, looting, and clashes with police followed as labor strife intensified amid the economy. The three-man junta seized political power, backing Gen. Lanusse and the navy and air force leaders who had ousted prior president Igua.
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Roberto Levngston
Argentina
Ima
Levingston
Wma
Cwsh
Condoba
Che
Bolivia
Cordoba
Alejandro Lanusse
Qage Aie
Campaign Speedie Card and Costs of Elections
President Nixon discussed campaign spending with estimates of 25 000 dollars in 1946 and projected 100 000 for current efforts. The 1968 races cost Republicans 24 million and Democrats 21 million, highlighting the drive to fund campaigns. Senate debate considers ceilings and disclosure tied to media rates and equal time, with calls to shorten campaigns and curb costs.
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Nixon
Comgrees
Wold
Senate
Hugh Scott
Scott
Elso
Ninem
California
Jeshn Tunney
D-Cal
Boyle's Column mixed musings and trivia from HAL BOYLE
New York AP columnist HAL Boyle shares assorted reflections and curiosities from readers mail. topics include ancient medical ivory dolls, ocean pollution causes, U S wine production, per person wine consumption, the deadly English Channel, patient cancer disclosures, 18th century hair fashion, medicine and women in medicine, and William James on poverty as a moral danger.
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Hal Boyle
New York
United States
English Channel
William James
Today's FUNNY advertisement pays for original jokes
A Cleveland area notice invites readers to send original funny items to Today's FUNNY at 1200 West Third Street, Cleveland Ohio 44113 with a one dollar payment per joke accepted.
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West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
The 24th Soviet Congress Faces Ripe Succession Tensions
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan notes the 24th Congress may seem dull but could reveal delayed-action shifts. Brezhnev Kosygin and others watch rising younger members as a 1961 rule requires quarter turnover of Central Committee and Politburo members at each congress.
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William L. Ryan
Joseph Stalin
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Stalin
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Alexei N. Kosygin
Politburo
Central Committee
Sweden's bold shift toward egalitarian welfare meets crisis
A century of progress toward an egalitarian welfare state in Sweden has sparked a wage and tax surge, inflamed strikes, and a government pause on all strikes. Analysts warn the plan may require a reassessment of its rapid social overhaul.
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United States
Sweden
Europe
Gunnar Myrdal
Beefed-up Defense For Less Money
A Nixon era analysis shows that cutting costs can boost U S defense. Upgrading National Guard and reserves with better aircraft and weapons can raise tactical air effectiveness three to fourfold at millions instead of billions. Reduced civilian staff and streamlined programs also save money without harming efficiency.
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Washington
NEA
U.S
Pentagon
Mediterranean
United States
Muskie bounces back with poised Camden speech and tough honesty
Senator Muskie recovers form after a winter slump and delivers a stronger Camden victory dinner speech. He criticizes Nixon leadership while stressing unity and responsible leadership. A Frost interview later frames his tempered, rational approach as a path to becoming a party frontrunner.
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Washington
NEA
Edmund Muskie
New Jersey
New York
Pittsburgh
Muskie
California
Camden
N.J
Sen
Harrison
Pete) Williams
Nixon
America
Ed Muskie
George McGovern
McGovern
David Frost
Frost
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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PECOS
Bob Moore
South Cedar Street
Texas
Provembent
West Texas Press
Pepe
FRAS
Bonne Cearley
Speedie
Boyle
Thonx
J. T. Marsinko
Mingo Jct
Querish
The
Soviet Congress
Berry's
Vietnam
Ray Cromley
Bruce Biossat
Spaper Enterprise Assn
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