The Closing Circle Ecology Book Reviewed by NYT
Christopher Lehman-Haupt reviews Barry Commoner’s The Closing Circle Nature Man and Technology. He argues the work reframes the ecological crisis as an aberration since World War II rather than a steady historical tide and notes its cautious stance on quick fixes while detailing how production technology drives pollution.
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Christopher Lehman-Haupt
New York Times
Nature
MAN & Technology
Barry Commoner
Knopf
Commoner
Los Angeles
Illinois
Lake Erie
America
United States
Smith bill on voting rate labeled unrealistic by editorials
Editorial response to Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s constitutional amendment proposal requiring congressmen to vote on at least 69 percent of roll calls. The piece argues the plan is unrealistic and unnecessary, citing Congressional Quarterly data showing most members already vote in about 79 percent of roll calls.
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Sen
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Congress
Sen. Smith
Congressional Quarterly
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson III
Charles Percy
George McGovern
Edmund Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Edward Kennedy
Washington, D.C
Prepaid real estate tax plan draws Oregon attention
Oregon county treasurer Wayne LaFrage proposes prepaying real estate taxes during workers' years to shield retirees from high bills. The plan envisions withholding funds during employment, possibly investing them, for use at retirement. Critics flag legal and procedural issues and death or deduction handling.
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Oregon
Clackamas
Wayne LaFrage
LaFarge
Christian Science Monitor
LaFrage
Mark O. Hatfield
Sen. Hatfield
U. S. Treasury Department
Closing the Circle to Save Nature in a War Echo
The review discusses Commoner’s argument that postwar reliance on synthetic production disrupts ecosystems and dangers waterways. It cites early life forms and photosynthesis as models for restoring ecological balance by recycling waste into organic matter to ensure survival.
Where did the year go in columnist reminiscence
David Felts reflects on 1971 passing quickly with good health and family joys. He notes a new granddaughter, a five week British Isles swing, and regular gatherings. He appreciates writing for publication and retirement routines before recalling a 1966 biography project.
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British Isles
Bridge
Percy proposes productivity councils to boost national output
Senator Charles H. Percy outlines a plan for productivity advisory councils in each major industry to work with management and labor during Phase II economic stabilization. The councils would set wage and price guidelines, identify bottlenecks, and recommend changes, possibly via executive order.
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Charles H. Percy
The
Pay Board
Price Commission
Secretary of Commerce
Bureau of Domestic Commerce
Office of Business Economics
Southern Illinoisan Editorial Leadership Roles
John C. Gardner serves as Editor and General Manager of the Southern Illinoisan with Robert D. Reid as Managing Editor and James K. Adams as Business Manager.
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John C. Gardner
Viewpoint News and Opinions in The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan explains its editorial and reader opinion sections. It notes editorials marked as Editorials Our Opinions and letters to the editor, signed columns, and staff columns on sports pages. It clarifies differences between opinion and objective news reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Labor productivity thrust urged by Senator Percy to Illinois businesses
Excerpts from Sen. Percy letters urge price controls be kept in place and call for broad productivity gains. He cites labor and AFL-CIO support for department by department productivity councils, plus business council backing for a national drive, urging capital efficiency, tax credits, depreciation, and wage incentives. He stresses human factors and worker input.
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William B. Johnson
Illinois Central Industries
Sen
Percy
Illinois
Illinois Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Business Council
Bob Ingersoll
Borg-Warner
Tak Credit
Ilinois
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Kirkland Center
Ilinois Memorial Stadium
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Motorola, Inc
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Senate
George B. Howell
Golconda Corp
Judge Boldt
Joint Economic Committee
James A. Felts
Felts
David Jackson Felts
Nathaniel Felts
Illinois State Historical Library
Boldt
Southern
Robert D. Reid
James K. Adams
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