Work ethic alive and well across the nation
Guest editorial lauds strong work effort as workers take pay cuts and four day weeks to fill jobs nationwide. From 2600 applicants for Los Angeles meter readers to 4000 for laborer posts, the piece argues self reliance sustains the U.S. industrial edge despite recession and critiques reliance on unemployment benefits. It notes unions press for public service jobs while private enterprise could revive the economy by expanding private work opportunities.
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Los Angeles City Zoo
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United Auto Workers Union
Washington
Countdown drills and weaponry in delayed security scene
A garbled OCR passage describes security checks and bag inspections amid terrorism fears. It mentions new U.S. destroyers with advanced anti aircraft equipment and questions about money and a housing situation involving a woman.
Social Security on a Path to Insolvency say Officials
M Stanton Evans notes Social Security faces deficits this year with income far below outlays led by rising benefits and a shrinking payroll base. Unfunded obligations exceed trillions, with trust funds depleted and long term deficits expected, as politicians consider payroll tax hikes and base expansion to cover mounting obligations.
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Washington
National Automobile Show Mixed Feelings Echo Dull Displays
Report from January 20, 1925 notes attendees found the National Automobile Show largely uniform with many cars resembling each other. Critics say cheap models imitate high priced designs while premium lines borrow from cheaper models, yielding little distinction across the exhibit.
Birch Bayh and the 25th Amendment in 1970s terms
Holmes Alexander assesses how the 25th Amendment served the nation amid Nixon era turmoil. He argues Bayh praises the amendment for averting a risky impeachment, while noting doubts about its broader benefit and whether it truly improved governance. He cites alternative paths like an interim president proposal and questions if the amendment yielded better outcomes for the country.
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Washington window How Betty Ford keeps Jerry's wardrobe fresh
Betty Ford takes control of the President’s closet when he travels, discarding aging suits and sweaters. Ford is described as thrifty about clothes, buying little and keeping items long, with personal keepsakes like his Eagle Scout badge stored in a dresser. The piece notes his casual vs formal contrasts with other officials and recalls Christmas gifts from the Colorado Yuletide vacation.
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UPI
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East Room
Feder
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Mssissoni
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Eastland
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White House
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Lang
Uncontrollable federal spending and public trust
The speaker decries government overspending and calls out uncontrollable expenses consuming 56 percent of the 325 billion yearly federal budget, with 20 percent tied to past commitments. They urge breaking the control of Congress and restoring citizen freedom to decide the nation’s fiscal future.
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Goodbye Cambodia Goodbye South Vietnam
An editorial voice argues against continuing American intervention in Southeast Asia. It contends the United States should stop saving small countries in “life and death” struggles, warning the Lon Nol regime may surrender to insurgents without continued U.S. support. The piece urges focusing on domestic recovery and turning back from Southeast Asia.
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Sune
Lon Nol
America
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
U.S.A
Goodby
Cambodia
Meany's political string pulling and AFL-CIO influence
A column criticizes AFL-CIO leader George Meany for declaring political neutrality while effectively backing a wing of the Democratic Party. It argues COPE acts as a political party and that union leaders fund campaigns, use member payrolls for political work, and shape elections to favor allied candidates. The piece warns of tax-exempt status risks and a growing labor grip on politics.
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