Mass transit needs bigger share in U S transportation
Editorial argues that Americans prefer cars over mass transit, citing a survey and Ford's Lee Iacocca. It notes the urban majority moves as a mass yet continues to favor automobiled travel, while millions without access remain immobile and underrepresented. The piece calls for expanding mass transit beyond a token 1 percent of spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Iacocca
Ford Motor Co
Highway Users Federation For Safety and Mobility
Amtrak
Iacocca
Congress debates minimum wage and unemployment impact
The piece argues a $2. or more per hour minimum wage harms employment especially teens and unskilled workers. It warns of inflation, job loss, and increased mechanization while noting welfare reform delays and urging restraint on wage legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hodgson
George Meany
Arthur F. Burns
Political activism defeats schools purpose in Latin America
A Copley News Service analysis argues that rising university politicization in Latin America undermines education aims. It cites UNESCO growth in enrollment but persistent illiteracy and skilled emigration, noting leaders like Betancourt and Castro struggled with politicized campuses and that Cuban reform now prioritizes military training and discipline.
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William Giandoni
Copley
Latin America
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
Mexico
Romulo Betancourt
Venezuela
Juan Vicente Gomez
Central University
Caracas
Fidel Castro
Cuban University Student Federation
Federation
Today in History November 22 1971 Highlights
Today is Monday November 22 1971 the 326th day with 39 left. Notable events include JFK’s assassination in 1963 the birth of Robert de La Salle in 1643 and Charles de Gaulle in 1890. Also SOS adopted in 1906 wartime Cairo conference 1943 and Rostov captured 1941.
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Associated Press
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Tex
Robert de la Salle
India
Lord Clive
Charles de Gaulle
Lille
France
Berlin
Rostov
Cairo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Chiang Kaishek
U. N. General Assembly
United States
Soviet Union
China
United Nations
Asia
Guinea
Portugal
Quiz Questions About Famous Editorial Facts
Francis P Church is best remembered for the New York Sun reply to Virginia O Hanlon’s Santa Claus letter. James Madison was the first president to wear trousers instead of knee breeches. South Africa leads world in gold production. James J Corbett, the boxing champion, was nicknamed Gentleman Jim.
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Francis P. Church
New York Sun
Church
Santa Claus
Virginia O'Hanlon
U.S
James Madison
South Africa
Jim
James John Corbett
China and the United Nations at a pivotal turning point
The article argues the United Nations faces a redefined power balance as major powers and new members shift dynamics. It notes the China question and Peking’s seating as a turning point, with U S setbacks yet the UN remaining a forum where voices are heard and influence grows despite shifts in global leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations General Assembly
China
United Nations
State Department
Security Council
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Chiang
Taiwan
U.S
Western Reserve
Peking
Southeast Asia
Burundi
Mauritius
Fiji
Alaska pipeline debate shifts toward decision
The Interior Department signals probable approval for a 780 mile Prudhoe Bay to Port Valdez pipeline despite environmental lawsuits and native claims. A December decision date looms as Congress weighs native land compensation while Eskimo groups challenge Alaska leases. The piece frames oil wealth versus indigenous rights and ecological costs.
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Alaska
Interior Department
Prudhoe Bay
Arctic North Slope
Port Valdez
Anchorage
North Slope
Congress
Arctic Slope Native Association
State of Alaska
Coe
Arctic Slope
Time to debunk beliefs on crime
An essay argues punishment often does not rehabilitate. career criminals resist responsibility while society bears blame. It discusses political radicalization in prisons, cites Soledad Brother George Jackson, and notes crime spans both the U S and USSR as not simple. It critiques criminology and politics shaping views on crime.
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San Quentin
George Jackson
Jackson
America
Tad Szule
United States
Russia
U.S.S.R
Newspaper Enterprise Association
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Georgia Stroud
Women’s
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Pecos
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Recife
Porto Alegre
Salvador
Fortaleza
Chile
Salvador Allende
Jaime Benitez
University of Puerto Rico
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Thanx
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Henrietta, Mo
West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
U.N
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