Berger argues liberal elites and businessmen drift toward isolationism
Commentary Magazine highlights Peter Berger's claim that liberal intellectuals and conservative businessmen oppose American power as the basis of foreign policy. He says business favors dealing with Third World and Communist nations for profit, reducing emphasis on power as an economic asset and risking Soviet strength if isolationism grows.
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Commentary
Rutgers University
Peter Berger
Berger
Soviet Union
United States
Street corner peddling spreads to used car sales
The report notes used car sales from vacant lots arise on street corners harming tax revenue and creating blight. It warns owners may face trespass or zoning violations if permission is lacking and urges communities to crack down to prevent wider nuisance.
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SeniAce
Valley
State borrowing proposal misleads on costs says treasurer
Arizona State Treasurer Bart Fleming argues the Feb 24 headline misstates the issue. He contends current law allows borrowing from banks but warns it could become habitual and costly. Fleming favors using Special Funds and Special Agency Funds instead to avoid interest, with safeguards to restore funds by year end.
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Arizona
Bart Fleming
Gosnell Development refutes critics of test system
Gosnell Development Corp denies ties to Hamilton Test Systems regarding the Arizona emissions program. The company says it was contracted on development expertise alone and was not involved in test station operations or state actions.
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Gosnell Development
Gosnell Development Corp
Hamilton
Gosnell
China
Political shift in flux as leaders meet over upheaval
A report notes ongoing meetings between acting and interim premiers through Tuesday and Wednesday with a likely change planned Thursday as authorities plot an upheaval.
Why the Desert Sun Uses Last Names in Reports
A letter from Mrs Ruudella Mains of Scottsdale wonders why the paper often uses only last names in stories. She argues for including full names and titles to honor individuals and avoid confusion, citing examples of Verna Bumpas and the opera star Lilly Pons.
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Canada
Palm Springs
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Lilly Pons
Ruedella Mains
Scottsdale
Dick and Jerry discuss China trip and peacemaking plan
Private phone exchange hints at Dick Nixon returning from China and courting peacemaker role. The two joke about press, rivals, and possible Moscow trip while sidestepping media scrutiny and domestic politics.
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Washington
Jerry
Moscow
Peking
America
Progress Letters to Editor Policy Limits and Preferences
The Progress asks letters to the editor be under 350 words and include the writer’s name and home address for verification if needed. Typewritten letters are preferred for publication due to space constraints and verification needs.
Europe set energy thrift example for modern times
European nations achieve lower energy use through lean lifestyles and efficient buildings. West Germany and Sweden show reduced fuel for industry and heating, lighter cars, high mass transit use, and long-term public transport cards. Americans waste more energy than two thirds of humanity, urging conservation action.
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West Germany
Switzerland
Denis Hayes
World Watch Institute
United States
Lee Schipper
University of California
University of California In Berkeley
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