Army Shows Dual Civilian Military Role in China
A study of the 196th Division reveals the People’s Liberation Army’s civilian integration as soldiers farm, run factories, and sit on local committees. Mao’s May 7 directive shapes a force engaging in governance, agriculture, and production while preparing to defend China and potentially liberate Taiwan.
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Peking
196Th Division
Mao Tse-tung
Wes Gallagher
196Th
People’s Liberation Army
Russia
Keng Yu-chi
Taiwan
Keng
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Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking
Robinson Urges Swamp Study Bill Approval
Rep J Kenneth Robinson of Winchester asks House interior subcommittee to approve a bill authorizing a study by the Interior Secretary to evaluate preservation options for Virginia s Great Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Canal He notes the goal is an objective assessment not a mandatory plan and highlights the area s ecological and historical significance.
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Robinson
Washington
J. Kenneth Robinson
Winchester
House Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Virginia
George Washington
Thalhimer Brothers to Roll Back Prices Nationwide
Thalhimer Brothers Inc will cut prices by nearly 18400 to restore levels from the Nov 13 1971 price freeze after a Price Commission directive. President William B Thalhimer Jr said over 16000 had been passed to customers in increases this fiscal year and the company seeks proper crediting.
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Icommission
State Bird of South Carolina Named Carolina Wren
Encyclopaedia Britannica confirms the Carolina wren as South Carolina’s state bird. Compile confirms official designation and geographic association with the Palmetto State.
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Carolina
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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