Trade and forest myths shape postwar policy debates
The piece criticizes U S officials over the Soviet wheat deal and subsidies, argues they were outmaneuvered by Soviet negotiators, and warns against repeating costly trade mistakes. It cites a Smithsonian study debunking vast Amazon Congo riches, noting soil-poor jungles and limited development potential. It also flags college athletics inflation, bribes, and budget squeezes threatening intercollegiate sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
South America
Africa
Amazon
Congo
Smithsonian Institution
J. P. M. Brenan
Royal Botanic Gardens
England
Brazil
Chou En Lai Declines U.S. Visit Amid Washington Representation
China's Premier told visiting U.S. congressmen he would not visit the United States while the Nationalist Chinese held representation in Washington. The move quashes rumors of a Nixon China trip reciprocity and underscores Beijing's stance on Taiwan's diplomatic status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chou En-lai
U.S
United States
Washington
Chou
Nixon
United Nations
Afghanistan Aid Waste Atop with Wind of Change
Henry J. Taylor denounces U S foreign aid to Afghanistan as misused by King Zahir Shah and Lieut. Gen. Daud Khan. He cites lavish official spending and poverty among villagers, calling Afghanistan a stone age fiefdom while aid money vanishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Mohammed Zahir Shah
Daud Khan
U.S
Zahir
Daud
Ireland
Jim’ Brady
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Mr. Passman
Secret White House bugging raised by Ehrlichman office
Files reveal two concealed ceiling microphones and hidden tape equipment in Ehrlichman's office as Laird orders removal of bugging gear. The White House tapes were controlled by Ehrlichman while Nixon's were Secret Service secured. Officials debate motives and scope amid Watergate mood and political donations from dairy groups and ITT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Melvin R. Laird
John D. Ehrlichman
White House
Laird
Ehrlichman
Nixon
John Mitchell
Ervin Committee
H.R. Haldeman
Ehrlich
Oval Office
Haldeman
Secret Service
Leonard Garment
Democratic National Committee
Special Political Agricultural Community Education
SPACE
Dairyman, Inc
Louisville
Republican National Committee
George McGovern
Dairymen, Inc
Eric Jaffe
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
Edward J. Gerrity
ITT
Gerrity
New York
Lovett Completes NSF Course at University of Kansas
Michael Alan Lovett son of Mr and Mrs Harry Lovett of Tennyson Ave completed a National Science Foundation Course at the University of Kansas. Esta Lyn Lichliter of Winchester attended the National Convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs in Dallas. In Clarke County Mrs Eleanor Jones acted as secretary in charge while Agent J W Olcott was on vacation in Canada. Betsy Turner and Jene Kline left for the second session at Camp Skymount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Alan Lovett
Harry Lovett
Tennyson Ave
National Science Foundation
University of Kansas
Esta Lyn Lichliter
Winchester
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Dallas
Texas
Clarke County
J.W. Olcott
Canada
Eleanor Jones
Betsy Turner
Edwin Turner
Jene Kline
C. E. Kline
Camp Skymount
Training for Great Destiny Through Sorrow
The piece argues that hardship and sorrow prepare individuals for important roles, citing Moses, Paul, and Washington as examples. It contrasts hardship with unending joy, suggesting growth comes through struggle as life is like a tree gaining strength in wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Paul
Stephen
God
Washington
AEC Defends Security Of Overseas Nuclear Arms
Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy reveals fears of a terrorist theft of tens of thousands of weapons. Senators Pastore and Baker inspected NATO security. Giller notes earth covered depots, double fences, rapid response teams, and armored transport. Europeans fear weapon use on their soil despite safeguards and US deterrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEC
Washington
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
John Pastore
Rhode Island
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Europe
Pastore
Baker
NATO
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Manuel Lujan Jr
New Mexico
Symington
Hiroshima
Edward Giller
USAF
Atomic Energy Commission
National Security
Defense Department
Giller
United States
Western
Subcommittee
Congress
U.S
Pat Morin remembered as brilliant AP reporter and author
HAL BOYLE recalls Relman Pat Morin a journalist of 45 years with The Associated Press. Morin wrote from 70 countries, covered two wars, earned two Pulitzers and authored five books. He returned after a heart attack to win a Pulitzer at Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
NEW York
Relman
Pat
Morin
Associated Press
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
Korea
Far East
Atlantis
Little Rock
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Robert Novak
Henry J. Taylor
John Ehrlichman
Bugs
Edward M. Kennedy
Spiro T. Agnew
Oliver Quayle
Alabama
Kennedy
Decatur
Ala
Agnew
George Wallace
Coney Island
Ach der Lieber
Augustine
Inter-America Bank
International Development Association
Peace Corps
America
Winchester Evening Star
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Thomas T. Byrd
Douglas B. O’connell
By Frank van der Linden
I.Q
Palermo
Metropolitan Museum of Art
George Washington
Pat’ Morin
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