Cambodia’s government in crisis as aid and unity falter
Cambodian leadership under Lon Nol struggles to assert authority as officials disappear and new cadres multiply. Military aid flows, but questions arise on use amid a stalled economy, strikes, and Communist growth.
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Washington Star
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Cambodia
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Vietnam
Khmer Republic
Lon Nol
Phnom Penh
Angkor
Republic
Hing Kanthel
Saigon
Congress
McGovern Finds Center In California Debate Clash
In a California Democratic primary debate George McGovern defended his positions some voters see as radical yet presented them in a calm South Dakota persona. He argues his mix of policies fits a modern mainstream rooted in American ideals while appealing to urban and rural voters alike.
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George McGovern
California
Sen. McGovern
Tourism budget cut in Illinois raises concerns over promotion
An Illinois Senate panel zeroed the $700,000 tourism allotment from the Department of Business and Economic Development. The piece argues tourism boosts state activity, citing rising visitor spend and new attractions, and urges restoring funds and improving promotion strategies.
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Illinois General Assembly
Senate Appropriations Committee
Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
Division of Tourism
Ilinois
Illinois
Senate
Department of Business and Economic Development
Illinois Lottery Debate Echoes Haste and Risk
The Illinois Senate is urged to study the economics before approving a House backed bill for a state lottery to raise revenue. Proponents cite potential $100 million annual gains for schools and property tax replacement, but past experiences in New York and Pennsylvania show uncertain proceeds and administration challenges. Lawmakers warn against casual approval given broader financial and corporate impacts.
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Illinois Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Dartmouth graduates hear diplomas in reverse order
Felts notes the 1972 Dartmouth commencement featured diplomas handed to seniors in reverse alphabetical order led by Joel H. Zylberberg. He uses the episode to discuss alphabet precedence, branding terms, and historical newspaper legends, contrasting reverse filing with traditional hierarchies and noting regional paper patterns.
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Dartmouth
Joel H. Zylberberg
Woonsocket Club donors fund McGovern campaign
Los Angeles hosts Woonsocket Club event as McGovern’s finance chiefs outline a $5 to $10 million push in the next months and a total $30 to $35 million by election day. Members include Henry Kimelman, Harold Willens, Max Palevsky, and Warren Beatty among others.
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Washington Star
Los Angeles
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George S. McGovern
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Los Angeles Times
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Hancock Park
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Henry Kimelman
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Kimelman
Charles Benton
Chicago
Harold Willens
Carol S. Moss
Max Palevsky
Xerox Corp
Morris Dees
Montgomery, Ala
Warren Beatty
Shirley MacLaine
Baltimore
Robert Meyerhoff
Joseph Antonow
New York
Abner Levine
June Oppen Degnan
San Francisco
Alejandro Zaffaroni
Atherton
Calif
Washington
Nixon
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