Kent State Letter Reflects Generational Rift Across Country
A nationwide reprint gathers a father's letter to his son after Kent State. It urges love for son yet rejects blind loyalty to country. James Michener quotes alarming parental attitudes and urges reconciliation, warning against bitterness and hate on both sides.
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James Michener
Reader’s Digest
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Michener
Jerry Rubin
Volunteers of America celebrates 75th anniversary
The Volunteers of America marks 75 years in 1971, a charity serving over two million Americans annually. Founded in 1896 by Maud and Ballington Booth, it grew from three Bowery rooms to more than 600 service centers nationwide, aiding in homes for the aged, halfway houses, maternity homes, prisons, and housing projects. President Nixon praised the milestone and the organization’s can-do spirit.
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Ballington Booth
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Bowery
Nixon
East German watchdog defects to West Germany for asylum
A shepherd dog escaped across the mine guarded border from East Germany to West Germany and was sheltered after East German authorities refused to reclaim it. Police report the animal crossed the death strip and was found by a West German border patrol.
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Women face travel bias in a liberated era
Louise Cook notes travel stereotypes that still strip women of independent identity. In airline offices and customs, officials address the husband, not the wife, with tickets, passport checks, and hotel registrations often listing the husband first. The wife only briefly regains status during searches and return checks. The article cites the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
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Europe
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, N.Y
Texans Vote May 18 On Constitutional Change For Water
A three part series notes Texans will vote May 18 on Amendment 4 allowing up to 100 million in water development bonds for city grants and programs, with interest up to 6 percent, plus extended funding for water treatment. Supporters cite cleaner water and federal funds, while AFL-CIO opposes higher bond costs.
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Garth Jones
Associated Press
Austin
Texas Afl-Cio
Texas Water Development Board
Clean Water For Texas Committee
Texas Municipal League
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Space Station Moves Moscow Ahead In Space Race Analysis
Washington piece argues Soviet space station work stems from a moon plan error that shifted focus to earth orbit. It credits this misstep with potential gains in space use, weather, exploration, and possibly missile delivery capabilities, while noting U.S. Minuteman defense implications.
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Space Station
U.S
United States
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Mars
Tax experts and credibility under scrutiny this year
More Americans will seek outside help for federal tax returns than ever before, with a vast array of preparers from national chains to independents. The Wall Street Journal tested five preparers on the same data, yielding refunds ranging from 652 to amounts owed 141, a nearly 800 gap, highlighting risks of errors versus complex tax laws.
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Wall Street Journal
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Revenue sharing fuels doubt over city use of funds
A national debate on federal revenue sharing with states and cities highlights distrust of municipal spending. lawmakers fear funds may be wasted or diverted to salaries, while governors waver and mayors press for aid. Economists warn grassroots efficiency may be overrated as the federal role grows.
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