AP-Chinese News Exchange Seen as Step Toward Curtain Crack
The AP and China agree to exchange news developments, allowing American papers access to two daily images from China in return for AP wirephoto access to 60 to 80 U S images daily. The piece warns the Chinese press is controlled and urges critical, independent vetting of any published material.
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Associated Press
China
United States
Paul Miller
Gannett Newspapers
Wes Gallagher
Red China
Russia
Success of Mariner 9 Reveals Surprising Martian Features
NASA scientists examining Mariner 9 photos of Mars report a canyon ten times longer than the Grand Canyon and four times as deep, with active volcanoes and possible water-formed structures. The vast set of over 7,000 images promises major discoveries about the planet and the solar system.
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Mars
Grand Canyon
Mariner 9
Solar System
McGovern's foreign policy braintrust under scrutiny
A July 24 1969 report outlines Sen George McGovern's foreign policy braintrust. Professors including Abram Chayes and Zbigniew Brzezinski are cited as endorsers or reluctant participants. The piece highlights split loyalties and miscommunications with Rep Wilbur Mills over a proposed Treasury post.
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Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Abram Chayes
Harvard Law School
McGovern Brain Trust
Sen. McGovern
Chayes
Campaign Specials in Rail Campaigning History
The piece notes the decline of the so called campaign specials where candidates campaigned from moving trains. It recalls heavy use through 1948 and Truman era and says revival is unlikely on modern railroads.
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Truman
Nuclear test ban talks advance between Big Three
The Soviet Union agreed to U S proposals for direct negotiations on a nuclear test ban during the disarmament conference recess. J Kenneth Robinson urged Shenandoah Valley voters that Kennedy era outlook remains unchanged. Dr L S G Miller spoke to the Rotary Club. A strike of 1800 U S Steel railroaders curbed production at Pittsburgh district plants. Berryville Baptist Church marks 175th anniversary with a two day program. About 230 names appear on a bronze tablet honoring Christ Episcopal Church members who served in World Wars I and II.
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Soviet Union
United States
J. Kenneth Robinson
Congress
Shenandoah Valley
Kennedy
L.S.G. Miller
Japan
Rotary Club
U.S. Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Baptist Church
Berryville
Christ Episcopal Church
Adoration and Worship Reach Toward God
The piece defines worship as paying divine honors and reverence to God. It notes worship can occur anywhere but stresses the need for holy times and places, arguing a balance between practical faith and adoration. It concludes that true blessing comes through worship experiences.
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God
Labor Day Optimism and American Work Ethic Highlighted
Henry J. Taylor argues that Americans value work and innovation, noting high output for less effort, many workers moonlighting, and a strong national pride. He contrasts US achievements with Soviet and Scandinavian labor, urging continued effort to improve living standards and opportunities.
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United States
Brock Denies White House Bid as Young Voters Back Nixon
Sen. Bill Brock says he has no plans to run for president and endorses his Young Voters for the President group as a potential force for Nixon in 1976. He argues youth volunteers are idealistic and not easily controlled, while noting McGovern’s appeal to students isn’t monolithic. Brock cites Nixon’s Miami Beach strategy and praises working youths backing the President, contrasting Brock with liberal rivals.
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McGovern
Zbigniew Brezezinski
Columbia
Nixon
Middle East
Martin Peretz
Ben Halperin
Brandeis
Peretz
Marie Syrkin
Gil Carl Alroy
Hunter College
Mideast
Michael Curtis
Rutgers
Washington
Tennessee
Bill Brock
White House
Brock
George McGovern
Miami Beach
G.O.P
Convention Hall
William Emerson Brock Sr
North Carolina
Chattanooga
Tenn
Brock Sr
United States Senate
How's Your I Q A Quiz of Daily Answers and Questions
A summarized reader quiz lists a 10 day scoring plan with daily results from 9 or 10 correct to 4 correct. It includes ten questions about geography history and famous figures plus a prompt to turn to page 2 for answers. It mentions terms like Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent and Good.
HUD DOT flagpole caper underscores waste and priorities
An editorial lampoons HUD and DOT for spending 26581 dollars on 80 foot aluminum flagpoles outside HUD headquarters in Washington. The piece questions housing policy focus versus costly props and notes Housing Secretary George Romney amid funding pressures and leadership questions.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington
HUD
Department of Transportation
George Romney
Romney
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