Verifying Drug Price Indexes and Hoover Remarks
An editorial discusses a major drug firm’s price index versus the Consumer Price Index to defend drug pricing. It notes the base period 1867 with end 1971 values 105.4 and 121.3 respectively, arguing drugs lower overall health costs and save lives. It also recalls Sidgar Hoover’s death and quotes his First Amendment stance against riot and his tough stance on teen crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sidgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Law and Order
Hoover
Time Magazine Highlights Rail Transport Crisis and Reform
A Time magazine feature argues rising national concern over the U S transportation system with rail sector in crisis. It notes congressional bills and the Surface Transportation Act of 1971 as crucial steps to prevent rail collapse, warning that failure could nationalize the system and burden taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
Time
Poignant Paradox of Sea Power in Vietnam War
The piece argues navy dominance shapes Vietnam outcomes, citing Rear Admiral Eller's view that sea control has long determined national fate. It warns U.S. citizens and educators neglect the lesson, urging renewed sea power awareness as crucial to America's future amid Vietnam. A preamble to the U.S. Constitution closes the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Tado-China
Ernest McNeill Elter
Cowles Book Company
Eller
United States
Armerica
Who's Responsible for School Curricula In 1972
A Mercer County West Virginia teacher cites federal, state, and local control as shaping curriculum. The piece credits the Educational Research Council of America with leading reform, while critiquing parents and principals for passivity. It highlights ERC programs in math and social sciences and notes adoption in Alaska, Louisiana, and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culum
Mercer County
W. Va
Concord College
Yon Court
Kirk
U.S. Commissioner of Education
van Court
Johnson
You Court
Chilctren
von Court
State Department of
Educational Research Council of America
Roosefelles
Cleveland
Ohio
ERC
The
Educational Research Council
Council
Greater Cleveland
Raymond Bnrtish
Kenyon College
George Baird
Alaska
Police Rally Urges Stronger Local Support for Officers
The piece voices outrage over police criticism, urging law abiding Americans to back cops. It notes officers facing danger, recalls Gary and Detroit incidents, and condemns anti police sentiment. It calls for organized civic action, respect for law, and a nationwide push to silence cop haters.
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Usal
Harvey
Seattle
New York
Esseutimne
Gary
Ind
Frank Mey
Jaycees
Kiwanis
Respect For Law
Debating No Fault Auto Insurance At Federal Level
A summary of arguments on national no fault auto insurance proposed by Hart and Magnuson. Critics warn federal overreach could liquidate state controlled policy, urging states to test laws independently. Supporters claim faster relief and simpler injury coverage while protecting overall commerce. The piece notes Massachusetts' two year no fault trial and cautions against eroding state autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hartand Magnuson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Akes
Evander
Insurance Company
Avery
Connecticut
Dafero
Michigan
Washington
Vietnam War Aces Honored in Washington Parade
Navy Lieutenant Randy Cunningham and Lieutenant J. R. William Driscoll were lauded as Vietnam War aces and flown to Washington to be saluted by Navy Secretary John Warner and Admiral Zumwalt. The piece contrasts public sentiment, military duty, and political commentary, noting pending troop policies, debates on all‑volunteer service, and a shifting view of American overseas commitments.
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Washington, D.C
Navy
Randy Cunningham
Meutenant
William Driscail
Washington
John W. Warner
Ehno Zumwalt
Snolder
John Paul Vann
Vietnam
Rabin
George McGovern
Vann
Rithin
Israel
Red Vietnam
America
Fentagon Sen
Richard Rosser
Air Force Academy
England
Far East
Middle East
Suk
Southeast Asia
Britain
France
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Welfare and Strikes Critique of Union Dues Subsidies
Alice Widener reports on labor unions collecting members' dues to aid striking workers, arguing that taxpayer funds and welfare programs are used to subsidize strikers. The piece cites Thieblot and Cowin and warns of rising welfare costs if strikes become routinely subsidized, urging unions to fund strikes with dues instead of public money.
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New York City
Iowa
Armand L. Thiebist, Jr
Ronald M. Cawin
Industrial Research Unit
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Johnson
Thieblot
Cowin
Tne
Herbert R. Northrup
Wharston School Industrial Research Unit
Dr. Northrup
U.S
General Electric
National Welfare Rights Organization
George McGovern
Thieblot Cowin
NWRO
Anita
Welfare Department
US News & World Report
Miami
Saratoga
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FBI
United States of America
Anderson Herald
Jane Row
Vicw
Anderson Newtaapan, Inc
Telephope
Jackson Street
Anderson
Indiana
Crittenbleges, Provident
IME
Aarriey W. Toner
Vice-Provident
Warriet
Aubide
Speciel Monenger
Harald
Associated Press
Paul Harvey News
Eers
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Civil Lights Commission
FBU
J. Edgar Hoover
Fraternal Order of Police
Willd F. Buckley
Buckley
Holmes Alexander
CHW
Agaly
Alexander
Alice Widener
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