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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
2
The article discusses the large U S national debt around 450 billion dollars and the difficulty the public faces in grasping such sums. It uses simple arithmetic to illustrate how quickly money increases by powers of ten and questions how high debt may rise.
Vice President Agnew tells the Boys' Clubs of America board that relying on federal money erodes private support and narrows aims. He lauds the private, century‑long effort to serve boys, noting the goal of 1,000 clubs serving over one million youths and urging broad backing of self‑help principles.
The June 28 1972 AP digest notes Archduke Francis Ferdinand's 1914 Sarajevo assassination sparking WWI and other historic markers. It also frets about inflation, currency debasement, and the burden of debt, comparing dollars to other currencies and recounting rising money supply trends.
Miami columnist argues that the counterculture will be tamed by convention structure and committees. He cites planned Hippie leadership, mock schedules, and the clash between anarchist ideals and organized process, urging activists to join or reform through orderly participation.
Washington is told Sen George McGovern seeks a bland Democratic platform to broaden appeal. He may drop hard demands on defense cuts taxes welfare reform busing abortion amnesty and marijuana while allowing room for debate among delegates.
Washington column by Jack Anderson details Democratic National Committee files showing AT&T offered to supply convention communications for about 75 000 while an independent ITT affiliated firm bid 1 7 million. AT&T then proposed to provide service at bargain rates if the 1972 bills were paid.
John Chamberlain discusses U S cargo diversion to Canada driven by an intermodal system and regulatory hurdles. Helen Bentley criticizes antiquated U S law and agencies like the Interstate Commerce Commission and Federal Maritime Commission for hindering intermodal movement and port competitiveness.
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