Word: urbanize
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...that he is for both equality and betterment of the Negro's lot, even while he takes a harsh view of trouble in the streets. In fact, his attitude is similar to that of many first-and second-generation Americans who had to work hard for a living. Many urban programs seem to them a giveaway to the lazy, something-for-nothing. Agnew's father, a Baltimore restaurateur (the Piccadilly and the Brighton) went broke during the Depression and had to sell vegetables from the back of a truck. While many were surprised at Agnew's unyielding stance on civil...
...present war policy and expressed skepticism about improved relations with the Communist world. He will meet Nixon's demand for a hard-working campaigner. Nixon thought Henry Cabot Lodge was not energetic enough in 1960. The Marylander's credentials as a potential President and an expert on urban affairs?two of Nixon's other stated criteria in making his choice?are less convincing. He has no background at all in foreign affairs and little experience in city problems, which Nixon has said would be a prime concern of his Vice President. Baltimore County, which Agnew governed until...
...leader of the liberal faction and an urban expert, Rocky might, if traditional rules operated, expect a top post in a Nixon Cabinet, perhaps Secretary of State or Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Temperament -both his and Nixon's-would probably rule this out. Rockefeller actually says that he would reject an offer even if it were tendered: "I can do more in my own state...
Charles L. Horstman of Westfield, New Jersey, has conceived a plan for a student conference, "Urban Futures USA," which will convene at Rice next March to project ideas on "The City...
Horstman expects a score of speakers to appear, with backgrounds in government, business, the universities, and the professions. He has commitments from, among others, Daniel Moynihan, Director of the Harvard-M.I.T. Joint Center for Urban studies, and James Q. Wilson, professor of Government at Harvard...