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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
2
An upcoming $600000 bond vote aims to fund sewer extensions paving street upgrades and a Municipal Auditorium upgrade with elevator and air conditioning. The plan includes 175000 for sewer lines 325000 for paving 100000 for auditorium improvements and 25000 for land to bury trash plus 600000 total for related projects. The measure relies on property owner cost sharing and requires voter turnout to succeed.
The HEW previews a nationwide effort to curb alcohol abuse citing $15 billion annual losses and 28 000 traffic deaths. The campaign urges moderation for drinkers and help for alcoholics while stressing personal responsibility. its effectiveness remains uncertain.
On this date in 1610 Dutch settlers landed at Manhattan Island. In 1776 the Continental Congress named a committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. In 1892 the Republican National Convention renominated Benjamin Harrison. In 1898 U S Marines invaded Cuba. In 1940 Italy declared war. In 1942 the Gestapo killed 173 men in Lidice. In 1945 Eisenhower received the Order of Victory.
In New York Jeffrey Hart argues the SALT debate risks reducing to numbers of missiles. He warns a MIRV equipped giant Soviet weapon could overturn strategic balance, challenging Nixon’s pledge. The piece links treaty talks to the Brezhnev doctrine and Western responses.
The text argues for a European Security Conference to formalize Soviet hegemony in Europe. It foresees demilitarization by US troop reductions, Soviet naval buildup, and Finlandization of Europe within a Soviet sphere. It questions Nixon's counter-strategy amid McGovern's proposals.
The column denounces a Senate bill for child development as costly and flawed. It notes committee reporting on May 16 and support from Sen. Dominick while warning about administration and staff challenges, urging skepticism about effectiveness and fiscal burden.
A reader reports on shifts in Soviet religious life, noting Baptists in Moscow, new groups like the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Landmarks with millions of members, and renewed interest in reopening churches. Officials claim religious freedom while hierarchy still suppresses worship.
Nixon urged peace between China and Russia during the Moscow summit while secret papers described Soviet plans to deter China, including border forces and possible preemptive actions. The piece also notes White House praise for Nixon’s diplomacy and reports on a drug themed mail order club promoting marijuana slang items to teens.
The column argues against George McGovern’s proposed income redistribution claiming it punishes productive workers and rewards non workers. It portrays the plan as socialist, risks higher taxes for many, and urges laws to incentivize work and saving.
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