Russians gaze at American goods amid mixed feelings
In Moscow the crowd studies an American car priced cheaper than Soviet models, while Russians weigh Vietnam war impact and U.S. wealth. Reporters note a strong hunger for U.S. details, wary about China, and persistent anti American propaganda shaping views. Some see American vibrancy, others focus on crime and costs, yet many say Soviets respect Americans while critiquing their government.
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Frank Crepeau
Moscow
United States
Vietnam
Societ
Nixon
North Vietnam
Dent
China
Soviet Union
America
White House
Communist Party
Russia
Voice of America
More Efficient Fire Service Urged by Expert
Editorial argues for modern training and equipment for Southern Illinois fire departments. Retired Carbondale Chief Crawshaw recalls hose pressure tests while Ulrich of the University of Minnesota urges pre fire planning, radio communications, and routine inspections to reduce firefighting time and increase service.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Monk” Crawshaw
Richard L. Ulrich
University of Minnesota
Nation’s Cities Magazine
Ulrich
Tax relief compromise eyed for Illinois property taxes
The Illinois debate over abolishing personal property tax on individuals and the related real estate tax relief explores GOP and Democratic tradeoffs. Proposals seek exemptions and credits while replacing revenue to fund local governments, with constitutional deadlines by 1979 guiding cautious bipartisan compromise.
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Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
GOP
Ogilvie
Class structure and power in the Soviet Union
A 1972 New York Times analysis argues the USSR remains a three class society led by a ruling bureaucracy. It notes workers and intelligentsia face control through salaries, travel permits, and police power while the intelligentsia, though privileged, acts as a check on the system.
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David Bonavia
Disp
the Times
London
Moscow
Soviet Union
Russia
Communist Party
United States
Bolivia
Portea
Stpaaers Polyclinic
Breaucracy
Rusae Novet
Medvedev Brothers
Dr. Sakharov
New York Times
Letter to the Editor on Nixon and Vietnam
A reader denounces President Nixon for wasting lives and money in Vietnam. The writer argues U.S. aims and democracy ideals in South Vietnam are flawed and calls for prioritizing the beleaguered Vietnamese people over the president’s prestige. James M. McEvers Herris is listed as the signer.
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Nixon
Southern
South Vietnam
South
Vietnam
James M. McEvers Herris
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