Editorial on rising food prices and consumer impact
The piece argues Americans face higher wholesale to retail food costs with limited real consumption gains. It blames government policy, market dynamics, and supply shifts, noting shifts to cheaper cuts and packaged convenience foods. It warns of persistent price pressures as consumer demand fuels more processed options.
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Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Butz
National Review
Humboldt
Judith van Allen
Mot of Us
Dennis bill would curb presidential troop commitments
Lawmakers introduce a House bill to require prior congressional approval for combat deployments, barring emergencies without a declaration of war or attack on U.S. soil. The president would report to Congress in emergencies and seek approval or disapproval, with biennial updates if approved, and ending combat if disapproved.
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David W. Dennis
House of Representatives
VU. S
Congress
Tonkin Gulf
The Unmade Speech of Jesse Helms
Jesse Helms, first Republican NC senator in 70 years, canceled his maiden speech out of respect for the late Democratic president. The piece traces his rise from broadcaster and aide to Nixon, his 1960s views on work dignity and limited government, and hints at future speeches applying his Americanism to the rift between the President and Congress.
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Jesse Helms
Washington, D.C
North Carolina
Helms
Ral
Ilan
GOP
Everett Jordan
Nick Galifianakis
Washington
Nick
America
California
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Russell
Georgia
James Abouresk
South Dakota
Hitler
Abouresk
Bio medical thicket looms over Supreme Court rulings
A King Features Syndicate essay argues the Supreme Court's abortion decision and related rulings push law into a bio medical thicket. It questions whether present medical knowledge should dictate rights of mother and fetus and notes potential spillovers to obscenity and drugs law, urging a federal inquiry.
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Washington
KFS
Supreme Court
Justice Blackmun
U.S
Blackmun
New York
Marcus
Senate
King Features Syndicate
Abortion Debate Letter From Dr. Anderson
A physician criticizes the Supreme Court abortion ruling arguing it legislates immorality. He questions personhood of the fetus at six months and warns of future disposability while urging responsible counseling for women seeking abortion. Chesterfield signed William Anderson M D.
Where To Write Your Legislators
Directory style notice lists congressional offices with room numbers and addresses in Washington D C for Sen R Vance Hartke Sen Birch Bayh Jr Rep David W Dennis Rep Elwood H Hillis and regional representation for parts of Indiana Hamilton and Tippecanoe counties with districts and contact details.
Nixon budget stance reshapes welfare, defense and taxes
The piece argues President Nixon shifts from welfare expansion to cost control, backing a larger defense outlay with large personnel cuts, a volunteer army, and calls for tax increases. It critiques inflation, federal spending trends, and urges Congress to revisit foundational documents.
Television’s doubtful arrival in South Africa warned
Four years hence South Africa plans a color television service with language tailored broadcasts for European and Bantustan audiences. The state aims to promote Christian Western norms, restrict access, and curb certain programming amid fears of inciting violence. observers note cultural disruption and a loss of traditional conversation.
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South Africa
Africa
State Commission On Television
Capetown
United Party
Bike theft fears close school bike use in Marina del Rey
Alice Widener recalls a rainy morning in Marina del Rey where her grandson Chris explains bikes are not allowed at school due to theft risk. He notes a local stolen bike market and that even a locked garage fails to prevent theft, reflecting broader safety concerns among students and families.
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Marina del Rey
California
Jeni
Chris
Tarian
Jene Taren
Shee
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