Assessing Risks And Benefits Of Swine Flu Immunization
The piece notes that a federal program for swine flu immunization has cleared political hurdles and could be offered free to maximize uptake. It discusses administrative and psychological obstacles, cites forecasts of a 1976 77 influenza epidemic, and urges individual choice in vaccination amid debates on side effects and policy timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ft. Dix
Congress
William R. Barclay
American Medical Association Journal
Bribery Coverup Across Borders and Power Struggles
The piece notes Japan's Ta keo Miki pushing to uncover Lockheed payoffs while facing internal party attempts to oust him. It also cites Prince Bernhard stepping back amid Dutch probes and Joop Den Uyh signaling no action against him. The American view notes Watergate as a test of U.S. strengths and flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Takeo Miki
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Lockheed
Netherlands
Joop den Uy
Detroit’s Nightly Curfews Signal City’s Hard Line Policy
Observers note Detroit faces rising youth gang violence and seeks tougher measures. Mayor Coleman Young calls for more judges, a new jail, state police help, and a civilian police reserve, arguing home life and opportunity shape reform. The piece warns Detroit risks naming itself America’s Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Detroit
Coleman Young
America
Belfast
Press Office Tangles as Nessen Cavanaugh Clash Outdoors
Washington turmoil erupts as White House Deputy Staff Chief Jim Cavanaugh threatens to cut off Ron Nessen from sensitive papers after leaks to The Chicago Sun Times. Nessen fires back defending his staff and warns the President to fire the entire press office if needed. A separate note reports four House members press Ford to drop a $11.5 billion synthetic fuel loan plan they call a sweetheart deal benefiting Gulf Oil and Exxon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
White House
Jim Cavanaugh
Ron Nessen
Nelsen
Nessen
Cavanaugh
House
Ford Administration
Show Biz Robin Hoods Critique of Politics by Hollywood
Critics argue Hollywood stars use politics as theater while profiting from the system. Paul Newman and Jane Fonda challenge oil and tax practices, yet insiders point to large profits, tax shelters, and industry dominance within the film business themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harvey
Jane Fonda
Paul Newman
Congressional
John Lofton JR
Newman
Fonda
New
MCA
Universal Studios
Robert Lindsay
The
New York Times
Ital
Chance To Be Happy And Free What Were America's Best Years
Public intellect piece reflecting on postwar American era 1945 1950 and Truman Dewey era ideals. It cites Joseph Goulden Sam Goldwyn Washington and Goulden Gouldens view of prosperity civil rights and media shifts while pondering national happiness and freedom across historical periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Alexander
Solon
Greece
Joseph Goulden
Truman
Churchill
de Gaulle
Joe McCarthy
Alger Hiss
Jane Russell
Norman Mailer
Tom Dewey
Virginia
Old Hickory Jackson
Polk
U.S
Jeferson
Louisiana Purchase
Mr. Truman
Sam Goldwyn
Gallup
Hoover
Washington
Goldwyn
Goulden
Lucky Marion by Dorothy MacDowell
A short historical sketch of Francis Marion a diminutive yet mighty officer retreating from British dragoons. He escapes by leaping a marshy fence and ditch then rides into a thicket after firing pistols with no effect. The scene highlights Marion's daring ride and swift escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Macdowell
Francis Marion
Marion
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Evel Knievel
Prince Bernhard
United States
Watergate
Chicago Sun Times
Lower Presice
Jim
Treasury
William Simon
Ken Hechler
D.W. Va
John Dingell
D.-Mich
Richard Ottinger
D.N.Y
Philip Hayes
D.-Ind
Gulf Oil
Pacific Lighting
Sunoco
Texas Eastern Transmission
Union Oil
Ashland
Exxon
Shell
Oil and Gas Industry
Olin Teague
D.-Tex
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Debe
Robin Hoods
Mr. Roosevelt
Nixon
General Washington
Yorktown
Lucky Marion
MNE
Martha
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