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Presents the archaeology of Winchester, the cathedral city of England. Description of Saint Catherine's Hill and the economy of its inhabitants; Development of Winchester in the Roman times; Reasons that made Winchester an important focal point of progress during the settlement of Anglo-Saxons in the region.

The article reviews the top 10 best daily newspapers in the U.S. in 1974. The top 10 best newspaper includes "The Chicago Tribune," "The Los Angeles Times," "The Louisville Courier-Journal," "The Miami Herald," "The Milwaukee Journal," "Newsday," "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal," "The Washington Post," and "Akron Beacon-Journal."

The article reports on the renunciation of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson's second term as president. It states that he shall not seek and accept the nomination for another term as president and notes the impact of his withdrawal statement on the political and foreign affairs. It mentions his problems over Viet Nam negotiations, racial riots and demonstrations in the African American society, and the country's economic conditions.

The article reports on the perception of several individuals in the U.S. on the hippies, a group of people who advocated honesty, altruism and nonviolence. According to historian Arnold Toynbee, these people posed a threat on American way of life. Bishop James Pike of California conceives them as early Christians in the country due to their personal attributes while one sociologist regards them as Freudian proletariat.

The article discusses the economic and political conditions of East Germany. It states that the Communists left much of their cities in rubble to rebuild industries. It also notes the economic impact of the participation of brightest workers, scientists and technocrats in the exodus of 3,000,000 East Germans who voted with their feet and went Westward.

The article offers information on the hearings of the mayors of eight largest cities in the U.S. to describe their problems to the Senate Subcommittee on Executive Reorganization. It mentions that the scheme of Mayor Samuel William Yorty in dealing with poverty in Los Angeles, California in 1966, as well as his failure to understand the functions of the city, was criticized by the journal "Los Angeles Times." Among those who participated in the hearing include Ivan Allen Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia.

The article reports on the liberation of Indonesia from President Sukarno's twenty years of misrule. It states that Indonesia has changed not only its government but also its political direction with its new leader Suharto. It details Suharto's plans and moves for the development of the country including calling off its undeclared war with Malaysia and revived its friendship with other neighbors. It adds that Suharto's regime intends to maintain strict neutrality between West and East.

The article offers information on the routine life of painter Marc Chagall above the French Riviera, France. Everyday before starting his work, he runs from the garden of his white-walled studio house Les Collines to Avenue Henri Matisse cutting off to rocky, flower-lined paths unknown to tourists. Moreover, he imitate nature in his abstract paintings and majority of his patrons prefer his paintings than the graphic works of Picasso.

The article reports on the intervention of the U.S. in the war in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It highlights their goal to protect the terrified U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals and to prevent another Cuba in the Caribbean. U.S. Ambassador William Tapley Bennett Jr. also informed Washington, D.C. that they could not guarantee the safety of American lives in the country. The article explores the measures of President Lyndon Johnson to maintain peace in the country.

The article focuses on the struggle of African Americans to achieve their right to vote in Selma, Alabama. It highlights the effort of clergyman and activist Martin Luther King Jr. to lead the African Americans in their march to acquire their right, however, their struggle has resulted to death and violence. It notes that the chaos between the African American protesters and the state's police have prompted President Lyndon Johnson to center in attempt to resolve the issue.

The article reports on the conflict between pro-Communist and anti-Communist forces in Guatemala. The Communist-line government has criticized the aggression and invasion of its neighbors, including the U.S. Armed insurgents called the Army of Liberation has called on Guatemalans to fight the government and its Communist allies. The anti-Communist rebels is being led by Carlos Castillo Armas, a former colonel in the Guatemalan army.

The article reflects on the history of the Columbia University in New York State which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 1954. In 1856, U.S. President Frederick A. P. Barnard took over the university and began to advocate honors courses, modern languages and the admission of women in the institution. He also looked forward to the day when the university would be a great one and completed with such modern additions like schools of architecture, commerce and engineering.

The article offers information on the economic condition of Soviet Union. Glavny Universalny Magazin, which will be opened in Moscow, is being hailed by the Soviet press as the biggest and the best in the country. It is part of the rise in the production of consumer goods in the country. The country is also offering to buy butter, meat, and television sets in exchange for gold or strategic minerals.

Compiègne is the place where Napoleon III passed his hunting season. But it has a history, not feudal, communal and episcopal like the other cities, but royal and even pontifical. Kings were chosen, crowned, poisoned and buried, royal matches made, royal brides received, royal marriages celebrated there. Queens divorced there and mistresses substituted for queens. The States-General have been held and treaties concluded there. But with all this history the two ancient churches and the Hotel-de-ville are better worth seeing than the seat of the court, the château, a heavy edifice of the time of Louis XV.

The article reports on the struggle of Algeria toward nationhood and freedom from the French soldiers. It reveals that forces from Paris, France called the battle as the outbreak of "banditry" as it was against the Algerian Moslems and the French soldiers. It notes the arrests, bombings and killings that effected during the event. The cease of the battle and the agreements for a peaceful ceasefire were also noted.

The article focuses on U.S. Presidential Envoy Adlai Stevenson for Latin America. It mentions that being a presidential envoy for Latin America, Stevenson was responsible for bringing peace within the region. However, it states that Stevenson suffered the greatest humiliation of his career after an attack against Communist forces of Fidel Castro, leader of the Cuban Revolution, at the Bay of Pigs in April 1961.

The article focuses on the political condition in Iran. It highlights the cancellation of the elections initiated by Ayatollah Mohammed Behbehani, the Teheran's most powerful religious leader. It looks at the leadership of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi, occupant of the country's jeweled Peacock Throne, citing the resignation of Premier Manouchehr Eghbal. It also outlines the country's relation with Russia regarding oil exportation. Moreover, the previous leadership of Shah's father is depicted.

The article offers information on the highlights during the 1960 Olympic Games and the country's finest athletes from different sports events which was held in Rome, Italy. It profiles Decathlon Star Rafer Johnson who had tracked outstanding records in his field. It features California's Chris von Saltza, a holder of world records who is expected to be the crowd's favorite in the women's swimming. It also mentions Australia's John Konrads for the men's swimming event who was determined to win.

The article focuses on the coronation of Pope John XXIII also known as Angelo Giuseppe Cardinal Roncalli in 1958. It says that Pope John XXIII is a Bishop of Rome and is the 262nd Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. It says that he was chosen unanimously in less than 24 hours within the three voting days of the conclave. It adds that during the first night of his election, he joined his cardinals and asked their views concerning some problems that they may experienced in the future.

The article focuses on the changes in the U.S. music industry after World War II. It notes that the U.S. had already had great music and had conquered the world with its jazz, but what is different after the war is the massive music production and consumption. It produces more music and spending more for it than the rest of the world put together. It mentions that after the death of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Boston Symphony is starting to build toward the great orchestra it has since become.

The article focuses on the plans of U.S. President Richard Nixon after his victory in the presidential elections in 1972. It states that during his campaign speeches, Nixon discusses the elimination of new taxes and delegation of more responsibility and authority to states and cities. It mentions that Nixon has enacted the allocation of 5.3 billion dollar-worth of federal tax money to cities and states for their expenditures. It notes that the budget for the Department of Defense under his administration will increase by at least 76.5 billion dollars in 1973. Moreover, it also discloses Nixon's plans to discover alternative resources for fuel and electrical energy for the nation by supporting oil tankers, nuclear power plants, and offshore drilling.

The article focuses on the condition of Vietnam during the bomb raids of the U.S. military bombers. It mentions the sudden bombing of the French diplomatic mission in Hanoi wherein five employees died and North Vietnam chief French diplomat Pierre Susini was injured. U.S. President Richard M. Nixon apologized to France President Georges Pompidou for the incident, but Hanoi citizens' reaction to the bombing was muted because aerial attacks on civilian targets are too common for them.

The article focuses on birth of Bangladesh as a new nation. It discusses launch of air strikes by Pakistani air force against at least eight Indian airfields, and tank clashes at the border between India and the western wing of Pakistan. It states that the United Nations tried to stop the war and a resolution was passed to cease-fire and the Indian and Pakistan forces were asked to withdraw and move behind their own borders.

The article reports on the increasing popularity of Australia as a new homely destination for the millions of Americans and Europeans in 1970s. According to the recent Gallup poll, 12 percent of the Americans, 40 percent of British, and 27 percent of West Germans would like to emigrate to Australia. It discusses several reasons for the growing emigration in Australia which include the abundance of job opportunities, equality of people, and undemanding lifestyle. It also mentions about the establishment of new suburbs, universities, and beach culture in Australia. It states about redefined eateries, architecture, and acceptable services. However, the Australian economy expects a steady annual growth rate of 3 percent, with full employment for 25 years.

The article discusses various factors related to the use and abuse of the U.S. National Flag. It is stated that national flag has become a symbolic rope in the U.S. Due to the commercial use of the flag, manufacturers have doubled their sales in the past year, and some cannot keep up with orders. Companies such as Pepsi-Cola, Mobil Oil Corp. and American Tourister Inc. are agressively using red, white and blue colors in their trademarks. Some organizations have raised their voices against unrestricted use of the national flag.

In this article, the author discusses the social conditions of people in the U.S. and social conflicts among them. He criticizes the use of Middle America to denote the home of the silent majority of Americans, and states that the country is divided into closed-minded people on one side and the open-minded one on the other. It describes how the country sets up a parallel between conservatives and radicals. He presents his views on crises in El Dorado and suggests the need for good leadership.

The article discusses the development of the American society. It states that the cause of the U.S.' conflict is unclear, whether it be the advancement or retreat in civilization. It stresses the importance of putting things in perspective to get a better view of the country's issues and put them to moral and civilizing goals. It also presents seven paradoxes that modern man must become accustomed to such as the paradoxes of power and wealth.

Describes Kansas City, Missouri, known as the crossroads of the continent. Geographical and physical characteristics of the city; History of the city; Dominant trade in the area; Development of the name of the city; Reasons why the city is called the crossroads of the continent; Characteristics of the city's population; Jobs that are most in demand; Psychology of the area; Recreational activities common in the city.

The article focuses on the history of municipal management in the suburbs of London, England from the seventeenth century to 1848 when the Metropolitan Board of Works was created. Vestries of Medieval parishes including Westminster, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and St. Pancras were charged with overseeing services including collection of local taxes, the laying and maintenance of roads, police services, and services for the parish poor. Other topics considered include issues with municipal water supplies, fire-fighting services, and street lighting.