Brooke argues for a balanced view of the United Nations
Senator Edward W. Brooke writes that the UN has failures but also notable triumphs in its silver anniversary year. He notes limits in Southeast Asia and the Middle East and in curbing the arms race, yet highlights solid contributions to global well being and questions whether a world without war is possible and how to direct humanity's destiny.
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Edward W. Brooke
Washington
United Nations
World Organization
United Nation
Southeast Asia
Middle East
United States
Soviet Union
Israel
Egypt
China warns of possible entry into Indo China war
The piece notes that Peking officials publicized warnings about possible Chinese intervention in Indochina and described Hanoi and the Vietcong as capable of withstanding the Laos invasion. It discusses Moscow and Beijing supplying Hanoi, the U N role, and the broader U S strategy in Indochina with quotes about future risk and restraint.
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New York
China
Peking
North
Vietnam
Laos
Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi
Vietcong
Moscow
United States
Washington
U.S
Indochina
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Wea
Pentagon
Saigon
Russia
Chou En-lai
Nixon
Korea
MacArthur
Inchon
Debates Over The Star Spangled Banner's Adoption
The Star Spangled Banner was officially adopted in 1931 though written in 1814 and long treated as the national song. Controversy centered on America as a preferred anthem and on the song’s vocal range and even its borrowed tune. Enrico Caruso reportedly struggled with the lyrics, while George London commented on the need for sobriety to sing it.
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America
Francis Scott Key
George London
Kennedy Center For Performing Arts
Washington
Caruso
London
One Sided SALT Talks From Helsinki to Vienna
The article outlines Soviet refusal to discuss offensive weapons during SALT talks from 1969 to the Vienna session. It notes the United States proposed limiting both offensive and defensive weapons, while the Soviet side limited discussion to anti ballistic missiles and later showed no broader offers. It argues the Kremlin seeks to curb US defenses while leaving its own offensive strength unchecked.
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Helsinki
United States
Vienna
Kremlin
U.S
200 Mile Ocean Claim Sparks US Diplomatic Clash
The piece argues the 200 mile territorial limit fuels a win lose game for the United States as Ecuador and other coastal states use gunboat diplomacy. It notes U.S. suspensions of aid failed to deter Quito and warns of persistent piracy and stalled world conference plans for 1973.
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United States
Ecuador
U.S
Washington
Apple growers face shortages and new grades offered
The Federal State Market News Service reports many apple growers lack supplies and more varieties and sizes are being offered. The Rev Melton Wright will speak at Grace Lutheran Church April 6 banquet. First in Winchester Contract Bridge Club went to Mrs Nelson Page and Mrs Lewis Hyde Jr. Frederick County Farm Wage Board held a public hearing on wages for foreign and interstate labor for the 1946 crop.
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Federal State Market News Service
Melton Wright
Grace Lutheran Church
Nelson Page
Lewis H. Hyde, Jr
Winchester Contract Bridge Club
Frederick County Farm Wage Board
Knowledge versus wisdom in everyday life
The piece contrasts knowledge with wisdom, noting a person can hold much information yet be unwise. It cites Lincoln and Franklin as examples of wisdom despite limited schooling, while warning that information without moral character can drive crime or betrayal. It urges youths to seek usable knowledge and purposeful life plans.
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Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Benedict Arnold
Britain Faces Debt Strains and Rolls Royce Crisis
Henry J. Taylor argues the 1970s may bring a new era of defaults abroad and discusses Britain's worsening economy under Prime Minister Heath. He cites productivity gaps, high unemployment, wage rises, and heavy dependency on imports while noting Rolls Royce bankruptcy implications for global finance.
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Treasury
John B. Connally
Rolls Royce
Europe
Krupp
Minemann
Montredison
Italy
Great Britain
Switzerland
Sweden
Britain
France
West Germany
Denmark
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
Idaho high school hair length ruling sparks division
The Idaho supreme court strikes down male hair length codes as unconstitutional. The 3-2 decision argues personal choice in hair style is a protected matter, with dissenters criticizing motives but affirming the right to wear hair as desired.
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Idaho Supreme Court
University of Milwaukee anti-war protest draws reporters and protesters
A recent anti-war demonstration at the University of Milwaukee attracted ten protesters and five newsmen, a turnout described as typical for such events.
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University of Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Memory Genius Score Quiz Questions Review
Trivia list asks ten questions covering history geography science and sports with a page reference to answers. Topics include the last VP to succeed by death Truman era a single bordered state flag stripes riposte conference Crimea Sakhalin Kuriles wartime and other general knowledge queries about vessels weights and state sizes.
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Truman
Sakalin
Kuriles
Russia
Crimea
U.S
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