Reform Hold Promise for Asian and Global Aid
Dr. Roy Prosterman's comparative study links land reform to higher agricultural productivity and lower infant mortality in underdeveloped nations. He notes Japan Taiwan and South Korea modernized after ending landlord systems, while India Pakistan and the Philippines show limited gains without land reform. Infant mortality drops where ownership exists, with Mexico and others illustrating gains from redistribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nea
U.S
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Japan
Taiwan
South Korea
Roy Prosterman
University of Washington
Philippines
Prosterman
East Asia
Mexico
North
Vietnam
China
Barbados
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Kent State wounds and justice in focus after trial
Editorial reflects on the Kent State killings and the Cleveland jury verdict absolving Kent State University president Robert I. White Ohio Governor James A Rhodes and 27 National Guard members of civil damages for the May 4 1970 shootings. It notes the enduring sorrow of parents and victims and questions any further gain from pursuing damages. The piece underscores the complex balance between accountability and healing as the nation seeks to move past the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. White
Kent State University
Cleveland
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ohio National Guard
Kent State
Debating the Real Picture of Unemployment Rates
AP analyzes the 8.4 percent unemployment rate, noting debates over definitions and survey methods. Shiskin proposes a blue ribbon committee to review concepts, while critics like Sindlinger argue government techniques distort employment counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
NEW York
Julius Shiskin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Shiskin
On This Day in History September 10 1975
Highlights include 1813 Perry defeats British at Lake Erie in War of 1812 and 1608 John Smith becomes Jamestown governor. Other events: 1775 Acadians banished. 1846 Howe patents sewing machine. 1898 Elizabeth assassinated. 1907 New Zealand becomes a dominion. 1939 Canada declares war on Germany. Birthdays: Arnold Palmer 46, Roger Maris 41. Quote: Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy. Bicentennial note: Washington writes his brother about enemy removal.
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Oliver Perry
Lake Erie
John Smith
Jamestown
Virginia
Nova Scotia
Elias Howe
Spencer
Mass
Elizabeth
Austria-Hungary
Geneva
New Zealand
Canada
Germany
United Nations
A. Thant
India-Pakistan
Spiro T. Agnew
Democratic Congress
Ford
Arnold Palmer
Roger Maris
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Specialist claims and cautions about listening gaps
The piece notes a critic's view on specialists charging for common knowledge. It also warns against quick judgment, comparing arrogance to myopia, and suggests aspirin may be unnecessary if one can access simple remedies.
Energy policy speech highlights limited views on national energy needs
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby notes at the National Lt Governors Conference in Point Clear Alabama that John Hill of the Federal Energy Administration urged balancing energy goals with costs. Hill argues for domestic energy self sufficiency through conservation and increased supplies while warning against tunnel vision and piecemeal approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Point Clear
Ala
John Hill
Federal Energy Administration
Hill
U.S
Middle East
Frank Zarb
Naval Petroleum
House
Armed Services Committee
Algae May Help Solve Future Food and Fuel Needs
Scientists at University of California Los Alamos and Case Western claim algae can be grown far faster than natural rates to provide high protein food and energy. They envision acre pond yields of millions of pounds yearly, powered by waste heat and smokestack carbon, with hydrogen possible from algae within five years.
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University of California
Los Alamos, N.M
Victor Kollman
Cleveland
Lester Krampitz
Department of Microbiology
Case Western
Medical School
Krampitz
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O’ferrall Pauly
Shisken
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger & Co
Sindlinger
George Washington
Phil Pastoret
John Tower
Bon Senate
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
WDC
Richard C. White
Emes
Odessa
Bob Kruger
Box
New Braunfels
Texas
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Dick Slack
Boz
Pecos
6Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.C. Brockette
Sioner Meron
Texas Education
Ben R. Howell
el Paso
Lt. Gov
Bill Hobby
Don Oakley
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