East Germany imposes wage ceiling and state buyout drive
Honecker's regime freezes private wages at 2000 marks monthly and requires 3200 privately owned firms and 5600 semi private concerns to sell to the state. The move aims to finish socialization and may curb East West Berlin travel. Big Four ambassadors urged to push normalization amid tensions. University of Arizona students test a $2 bumper made from beer cans for a GM contest.
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Taste of Oil Signals Possible Future Spills Near Coast
A spill of 12,000 gallons from a Liberian tanker at Cherry Point Washington fouled five miles of British Columbia beaches. The event, viewed as a preview of likely spills if Alaska oil is shipped, alarms Canadians and highlights potential annual losses up to 140,000 barrels once Valdez oil flows.
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Alaska
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Morocco Iraq? No. Algerian Sahara crisis hits regional borders
Moroccan troops occupy areas of the Algerian Sahara challenging moderate nationalist premier Youssef Ben Khedda's regime and raising fears Tunisia may claim oil rich desert zones. In other items, 4-H All-Stars announced and church pastor appointed.
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English town folly harms youth by teaching violence
A critique notes a English community trial of letting children destroy a truck and car to vent aggression. The piece argues such acts train habitual violence, condemns the idea that youthful excesss cure later misbehavior, and warns that permissive counsel risks lifelong patterns.
Nixon Win Could Spur Primary Move
Washington observers say a Nixon victory over McGovern could push Congress to create a national presidential primary. Democrats note McGovern would have fared differently if all states voted, citing his mixed primary results and defeats in key states this year.
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Iowa
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Wisconsin
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George Wallace
Nixon Eyes Peace Terms as Paris Talks Resume
Washington dispatch notes Nixon aims for a Vietnam peace settlement anchored by US demands and Soviet-tied pressure. It cites Moscow talks, Kissinger’s Paris visit, and Hanoi’s stiff stance, while recounting Hanoi’s May offensive faltering and ongoing mining orders.
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Nixon
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Paris
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South Vietnam
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le Duc Tho
Hanoi
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
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Hue
Saigon
Moscow
Nikolai Podgorny
Chou En-lai
France Twice Overcomes Sickness Tag as Growth Booms
Henry J. Taylor notes France shed the Sick Man label with a tenfold GNP rise since 1950, predicts 5.3 percent growth in 1972, and highlights rising purchasing power, lower unemployment, and expanded banking. He contrasts France with Britain and discusses common market gains and U.S. corporate investments.
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United States
Pompidou
Britain
U.S
Remarks That Leave Scars
HAL BOYLE recalls harsh remarks that cut deep and linger, sharing a true story of a scarring confrontation. The piece highlights caustic phrases from relatives and friends, illustrating how sting and humiliation can linger long after the moment.
Time for War and Peace Quoted in Mixed Memoir Lines
A collage of quotations and quiz prompts touches on faith, family, and memory. It weaves lines from Ecclesiastes with Nehru and personal reflections, then presents a 10 question memory quiz about history and geography.
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