Drug Cooperation Urged At UN For Global Drug War
Saturday January 24 1970 U S officials urged a bold unified international push at the UN Narcotics Commission in Geneva to cut off major drug supply sources. John Ingersoll director of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs warned that unless nations act jointly the drug trade will continue despite tighter U S border checks and confiscations. International drug traffic is identified as a global menace requiring determined will to halt illicit trade.
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UN Narcotics Commission
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John Ingersoll
U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Wallace Dominates Private Washington Talk Amid Court Driven Integration
Washington insiders note Wallace has overtaken Nixon and Agnew as the focal point for both parties. The shift stems from the Supreme Court deadlines on Southern school integration, fueling Wallace’s bid for Alabama governor and a third-party run in 1972. Republicans fear loss of Southern electoral votes. many Democrats worry a Wallace victory could disrupt the region’s power balance.
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South
House
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State of world improving with renewed optimism and cooperation
Reflections on global trends show a more hopeful outlook than in years past. The text notes tentative progress on Vietnam, possible shifts with Red China, US efforts to engage with Formosa, and a trend toward wider Asia-Pacific stability through economic cooperation and Japanese-US ties. Latin America remains relatively peaceful with economic efforts underway.
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Southeast Asia
Red China
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Formosa
China
Pacific
Asia
Japan
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Washington
Western
Mediterranean
Latin America
Outstanding citizen selection for Winchester honor
Letter from Ted Austin praises the Chamber for naming Sam Preston as outstanding citizen of Winchester Virginia and the South. Austin questions why the recognition took so long and notes many locals touched by Preston seek acknowledgment.
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Winchester
Virginia
South
Sam Preston
Uncertain fashion and weather warnings loom in 1960s era notes
The piece contrasts indecisive fashion from Italian Rome shows with spring and summer previews, noting minis to maxis and an all around in style. It then shifts to weather apathy, praising the National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City and warning that public indifference endangers lives during tornadoes high winds and hail.
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Rome
Science
Kansas City
United States
Allen Pearson
Winchester News Roundup of Local Honors and Plans
James Barnett received the Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award and Paul Plumly was named Outstanding Boss at the Jaycees Founders Day banquet. The Diocese of Virginia meets at Christ Episcopal Church with Bishop Frederick D. Goodwin presiding. Graham Lee Nelson named freshman pharmacy class council rep at MCV. Paul M. Haldeman elected Shawnee District school trustee to fill term. The keel of the S S Winchester U S Maritime Victory Ship was laid January 18 at Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard. City health officer Dr L M Allen notes many with colds but Winchester largely spared winter epidemics.
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Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce
Paul Plumly
Jaycees
Frederick D. Goodwin
Virginia
Diocese of Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
F. Ryland Washington
Graham Lee Nelson
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
S.S. Winchester
U.S. Maritime Victory
Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard
Baltimore
Daily Meditation on Social Status and Ancestry
The piece disputes pride in birth and class while condemning arrogance among the well born. It notes criminal and distinguished lineages, warns against looking down on others, and suggests shrugging off snobbery as the proper response.
Real Friends Test As Contact Lens Vanishes
A writer recounts losing a contact lens at work and observes who helps. A false search party of coworkers, from interns to executives, crawls the hallway in pursuit of the missing lens, revealing who steps forward in a quirky office mishap.
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New York
Pill and tooth decay link questioned by dentist
Dr Lawrence notes animal studies suggesting synthetic steroid contraceptives may raise tooth decay with dose dependence, but cautions findings come from animals and may not apply to humans. University of Missouri scientist calls for further study while soliciting dental questions for the column.
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Kansas City
Dr. Liu
University of Missouri
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