Phase II psychology signals Nixon plan’s success
The editorial argues Phase II hinges on minds more than numbers. It urges breaking inflation psychology by accepting price reductions and wage gains aligned with Phase II, warning against recession fear and urging leaders to commit to moderate raises and visible restraint.
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Battle Over Boomerangs in Australia Sparks Debate
A parliamentary debate in Australia centers on tariffs to shield authentic wooden boomerangs from plastic imports. Aboriginal leader Neville Bonner argues for protection while boomerang experts praise American and Australian makers. A Canberra scientist calls the average souvenir boomerang junk.
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Tax bill advances as Long pushes broader individual relief
The House backed Mills' tax plan urged by President Nixon, proposing 25.7 billion in three years of tax cuts. It repeals the 7 percent automobile excise tax, keeps the 7 percent investment tax credit, liberalizes business depreciation, and raises the minimum standard deduction while speeding personal exemptions. Senator Long criticizes the moves as insufficient for working people and warns of inflationary risks from tax cuts and deficits. Congress delays the federal pay raise to July.
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Boyle's column celebrates simple pleasures of life
HAL BOYLE reflects on ordinary courage and loyalty in everyday people. He highlights joys from personal memories like love letters, small gifts, family moments, games, and quiet moments that make life meaningful.
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Career education urged to guide high school students
Education notebook criticizes the split of high school studies into vocational general and college tracks. A new nationwide CAREER EDUCATION program aims to link curriculum to real work through clusters and cooperative experiences, starting in kindergarten and expanding to senior year, with options to switch paths and pursue higher education.
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Witty miscellany and trivia notes on language and life
A column of quirky observations and questions covering copy editors blue pencils lightning odds in Rhode Island vary by state and the popularity of dog breeds. It ponders names fame wealth the definition of a novel and consumer habits with brisk humor.
Today in History October 20, 1971 AP
Highlights include 1918 Germany accepting U.S. terms to end World War I and ordering submarines to base. 1932 Christopher Wren born. 1916 Wilson resigns to run for New Jersey governorship. 1941 Stalin proclaims siege in Moscow. 1955 Yankees arrive in Tokyo for exhibition games.
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Acheson the Diplomat Tied by Duty and Honor
This portrait recalls Dean Acheson as secretary of state facing impossible choices in Indochina and with Alger Hiss. He pressed Paris and London for withdrawal but kept unity with Europe. His personal integrity guided decisive moments amid McCarthyism and Soviet pressure.
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