Deserves Better Fate in 1972 Legislation
A Republican bill in the 1972 session seeks to bar incumbents from taking paying posts in state regulatory agencies. The measure hinges on two flaws: vacancies and multiple-term tenure. It argues such moves rob the public and flood agencies with ex lawmakers aligned with special interests.
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House Committee
S.C. Public Service Commission
South Carolina
Americans Relearning Repair Skills Prompts Vocational Shift
Paul Harvey observes a shift from purely academic learning to vocational training as college enrollment falls and adult vocational enrollments rise. He notes high demand for skilled repair work, rising do it yourself interest, and concerns about dishonest service providers, with implications for education and self-sufficiency.
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Tion
California
Nixon and Rather interview exposes political fragility
The piece argues Nixon appeared passive during the CBS Rather interview and in the 1972 campaign, urging him to counter attack. It notes Agnew’s role on the ticket, McGovern’s backlash, and criticizes media distortion of Nixon's war policies and peace talks.
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CBS
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Kennedy
Rather
Agnew
George McGovern
Parisian
McGovern
Mr. Agnew
Sen
Charley Goodell
Theia
Heartburn Myths and Observations From Readers
The author challenges the view that heartburn is merely excess stomach acid, sharing a long study of 123 patient reports. He notes symptoms may require different approaches than simple neutralizing drugs. Researchers noted that attention to pedestrians in urban settings appears linked to traffic safety concerns.
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A.M. Babey
Dr. Alvarez
Walter C. Alvarez
Des Moines
Iowa
Surgeon General report spurs change in smoking attitudes
The Columbia State notes the Surgeon General’s warning that cigarette smoking harms both smokers and those nearby, and follows Worthington Thripp Jr’s life as smoking correlates with social and family decline. The piece contrasts personal downfall with public health findings and includes local letters policy on submissions.
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Worthington Thripp Jr
Thripp
Thripp Dipper Works
Surgeon General
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