Editorial on Halting Hog Cholera Eradication Campaign
The United States began a ten year drive to eradicate hog cholera in 1962, costing about 50 million dollars annually. Seventeen states are cholera-free after at least one year without cases, with others nearing that status. Vaccination was phased out in 1969 due to vaccine risks, and herd destruction incurs high costs despite indemnities. Prevention of new infections marks the campaign’s final stage.
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United States
Bumpers on Cars Grow Stronger Ahead of Deadlines
Detroit grimaced as Washington set bumper safety rules for 1973 models. GM leads with reinforced bumpers passing the 5 mph test on a 1972 Buick. New tech includes heavier construction and energy absorbing cushions, trading styling for protection and potentially lower repair costs and insurance.
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Detroit
Washington
National Highway Safety Bureau
General Motors
Buick
Bicycle Boom Lifts U.S. Makers Amid Market Slump
The Wall Street Journal notes a surge in bike stocks with one major American manufacturer up fourfold from last year and another doubling. The bike boom, mainly in adult models, stems from traffic frustration, health concerns, and environmental worries, exhausting inventories and straining production.
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Wall Street Journal
Wright Brothers
On This Date In History September Twenty Ninth 1971
The date recalls key events from 1789 United States War Department forms regular army to 1970s notes including 1963 Vatican II session start and the 1967-71 Arab world events. The digest highlights battles revolts and political changes across centuries.
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US. War Department
Pakistan
Paul VI
Syria
United Arab Republic
Belfast riots flare from a spark in sectarian tinder box
In Belfast a riot erupts over a minor incident as Protestant and Catholic youths clash with police and army. A nail bomb near a patrol and gelignite attacks on a primary school illustrate daily unrest. Soldiers use rubber bullets and arrests follow, ending quickly.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Northern Ireland
New Lodge
Ardilea
Ardoyne
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Black politics where the power is rising in city and nation
Manhattan borough president Percy Sutton champions a national black vote strategy to leverage influence in the Democratic party and push for black representation in cabinets and national leadership. He predicts a 1972 black presidential candidate and notes coalition potential with feminists and poor whites.
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NEA
Percy Sutton
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Sutton
Manhattan
Chicago
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Operation Breadbasket
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
John Conyers
D.mich
Cleveland
Carl Stokes
Gary
Ind
Richard Hatcher
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Treasury
Edmund Muskie
America
South
L M Boyd’s Pass It On: Bits From Readers And Facts
Questions and quips from readers touch on diet trends horse sizes clothing standards and social hab its. Harold Orben on marriage and Uneeda Place in San Diego are noted with playful skepticism while statistics on showgirl measurements and the first wearers of clothing spark curiosity.
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San Diego
Uneeda Place
L.M. Boyd
P.O
Fort Worth
Texas
Democrats Standoffs unlikely in ’72 primaries
The piece argues the 1972 Democratic primaries will likely yield clear winners, not deadlocks, even with many candidates. Florida appears favorable to Muskie or other major contenders, and other states like Indiana Wisconsin Maryland Tennessee are likely to produce decisive margins. Proportional states New Mexico and North Carolina also favor clear outcomes.
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Edmund Muskie
Henry Jackson
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