Reds and their elusive goal in the ruble war
The piece argues that despite toned down predictions of Soviet economic dominance, Russians struggle to match free market dynamics. It notes central planners’ limits, factory managers’ dependence on planers, and failures of computers without human creativity. It concludes disillusionment may outpace diplomatic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Johnson
Moscow
Peking
Hanoi
Western Pacific
Asia
Africa
Arizona teens recruited to save cantaloupe harvest
The piece questions Labor Secretary Wirtz and the Labor Department's push to enlist Arizona teens to harvest cantaloupes, calling the staged recruitment a political ploy that risks agricultural chaos and higher food costs. It condemns the use of patriotic imagery as a political gimmick while praising the youths' initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Phoenix 1890: Local News Highlights From June
A concise look back at a day in Phoenix in June 1890 featuring city affairs, business notices, and community events. The item notes local leaders, ongoing developments, and civic activities shaping early Phoenix.
Phoenix items note lost nuggets and local projects
Lost-Two nugget pins with a small gold chain are offered for reward at Valley Bank via E. J. Bennett. J. H. Thomas operates two steam threshing machines on Grand Avenue. Architect Creighton secures a 1250 dollar contract for a Jefferson Street five room cottage for Mrs. Wormell. A Tempe seven room two story brick residence for W. W. Huston costs 4000 dollars. C. J. Dyer sends a bird's eye view of Phoenix to San Francisco for engraving by Schmidt & Co. A map will be published soon to provide a finer Phoenix view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Bennett
Valley Bank
Creighton
C. J. Dyer
Phoenix
San Francisco
Messrs. Schmidt & Co
Reds Build Airpower In North Viet Nam
Washington reports a major build up of jet bombers and MiG fighters in North Viet Nam. Crates totalling over 500 boxes unloaded at Haiphong and Haiphong airfields suggest 30 IL-28 bombers and 120 MiG-21 fighters to be assembled for operations within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
North
Viet Nam
Washington
Haiphong
Hanoi
Air Force
Pentagon
Moscow
U.S
United States
Future For U N an Editorial on U Thants Worries
The New York Daily News editorial voices concern that the United Nations risks becoming just a debating society as key powers fail to pay assessments hindering peacekeeping. It argues the cure is not a U S pullback from its anti deadbeat stance but likely deeper reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Daily News
U.N
Russia
France
General Assembly
United States
Money Not War Worries NATO Says Viet Nam Campaign Costly
Constantine Brown reports that NATO allies urge peaceful resolution of the Viet Nam crisis. European officials fear long costs and dollar weakness from a protracted campaign, warning against expanding welfare and treasury drains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
United States
Unions and Religious Freedom Debate At Congress
A Congress subcommittee hears religious leaders warn that repealing Section 14b of the Taft Hartley Act would abridge liberty including freedom of religion. They urge federal protection against compulsory unionism while noting limited state right to work laws. The argument parallels conscience objections to military service and questions compelled union membership for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House Labor
United States
Selma Faces Occupation by Union–Era Echoes and SNCC Critics
The piece portrays Selma Alabama as an enduring center for civil rights activity and opposition to SNCC militancy. It contrasts a revived civic pride with local tensions including harassment of Dr. James Owens and ministers, and notes preservation efforts like saving the Albert Hotel amid a transformed old opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Alabama
Student Non- Violent Coordinating Committee
Dartmouth College
Albert Hotel
SNCC
James Owens
Selma University
Short-Haul Airlines A Sleeper Success
By Donald I. Rogers, the piece extols local airlines linking 370 U S cities with main lanes, highlighting 13 regional carriers Allegheny Bonanza Central Frontier Lake Central Mohawk North Central Ozark Pacific Piedmont Southern Trans Texas West Coast and their FAA regulated, safe operations using Turboprop and small jets. It notes strong on time performance and service quality despite smaller fleets and absence of meals and in-flight movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
North Central
Ozark
Pacific
Piedmont
Southern
Trans Texas
West Coast
Wilbur
Orville
Kitty Hawk
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Mr. Wirtz
Army
Cuba
China
Department
Minutemen
Wirtz
J. H. Thomas
Grand Avenue
Robert S. Allen and
Paul Scott
Joint Chiefs of Staff
State Department
Joint Chiefs
Rusk
Llewellyn Thompson
McGeorge Bundy
White House
Peiping
South Viet Nam
Chung Hee Park
Park
United Nations
U Thant
Organization
Constantine Brown
North Atlantic Alliance
London
de Gaulle
Europe
Soviet Union
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
SRO
the Nations No.1 College
Nelons
National Antiork College
Canmes
State Highway Dept
Snerlocis Holmes
By Russell Kirk
Smitherman
Washington, D.C
Johns Hopkins
Jackson
Miss
Donald I. Rogers
Civil Aeronautics Board
Federal Aviation Agency
Continental U.S
Wall Street
Allegheny
Bonanza
Central
Frontier
Lake Central
Mohawk
Dowling
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