Aid to Cuban refugees tells unique story
Over the last three years about 131,500 Cuban refugees have been flown to the United States at government expense, costing roughly $144 million plus weekly aid. Despite hijackings, most passengers return safely, with refugees adapting across all 50 states. Only around 200 have sought to return to Cuba. The policy mirrors the Statue of Liberty's spirit in Miami.
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United States
Times
Fidel Castro
U.S
Castro
New York
Miami
Cuba
Home rule not in danger at this rate
The piece argues against feared universal home rule by big agencies citing AT&T and National Service steps. It notes the hurdles of harmonizing local life, including a universal emergency number plan, pilot multijurisdictional projects, and regional councils. It concludes local customs resist even sensible change and the rollout would be lengthy.
Open Forum on Government Medicine and Public Education
The letter attacks Medi Cal billing as a drain on taxpayers and argues for state salary doctors to curb unnecessary treatments, denies socialized medicine, and compares public schools to government-funded health care. A reader praises editorials on Dr Hayakawa at San Francisco State College and urges focus on brave figures over controversial ones.
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Britain
Dr. Hayakawa
San Francisco State College
Los Alamitos
Stevens
Listen, yes, get tough on students too
Margaret Mead and Irwin Miller told a New York panel that addressing disenchanted and rebellious student leaders begins with listening to them. They urged a measured response to crises in American life discussed by the National Association of Manufacturers.
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New York
N. Y
America
Margaret Mead
By & Irwin Miller
World Council of Churches
National Association of Manufacturers
Generation of 42 48 faced with a shrinking world and unrest
James Kilpatrick surveys the postwar youth born 1942–1948, the first satellite generation aware of mankind's risks and opportunities. He urges serious listening between generations while urging firm action to restore order amid campus protests, riots, and upheaval nationwide.
Sunlight Earth Receives One Part in Two Billion
A reader asks how much solar energy reaches Earth and learns only about one part in two billion arrives. Another query covers the origin of radar, noting it stands for Radio Detection and Ranging.
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Earth
Loken
Nixon and the dollar crisis after Nixon takes office
The article discusses the Nixon administration facing a volatile dollar and Bretton Woods reforms. It highlights French and German currency stances, mounting international pressure, and debates over SDRs, currency intervention, and broader monetary policy. It notes McCracken’s cautious approach and the risk of a new crisis without decisive U.S. guidance.
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Nixon
U.S
Britain
France
Bretton Woods
New Hampshire
DeGaulle
Paul McCracken
Thought leaders and workers in quotes of law and life
Felix Frankfurter warns that self law leads to chaos and tyranny while Job cites misery as comfort. Henry Ford argues idleness warps the mind and thinking must be paired with action.
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Felix Frankfurter
U.S. Supreme Court
Henry Ford
Student backs tough stance in senate vote
Compton student Tom Mistretta and Long Beach housewife Mrs. C W Dodds express support for a senate action. Both endorse firmness and telegrams of support, praising the tough approach and urging unity behind the measure.
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Tom Mistretta
Compton
Cal State
Long Beach
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Fordham
New York University
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Nguyen Hun Chi
New York Times
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Johnson
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