Does Consumer Have Too Much Protection
New York AP report notes Richard Lesher of the Chamber argues against a separate consumer protection agency. He cites extensive existing protections and warns a new body would disrupt government and intrude on decisions. He notes multiple agencies already protect consumers and questions the motive behind calls for a new agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consumer Protection Agency
Richard Lesher
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Lesher
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Consumer Protection
Bloom Off? Inflation Worries Dull US Growth Outlook
The piece argues US growth may reach 6 percent this year while inflation stays a dominant concern. It notes consumer spending slowing, double digit inflation headlines, higher real interest rates, and doubts about Carter's policy stance and energy plans. It cites budget deficits, wage and price dynamics, and calls for bolder leadership to break the inflation cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Carter
Wall Street
Bosworth
Edward M. Bernstein
University of North Carolina
Pennsylvania Avenue
Status of Legislation in the 112th General Assembly
A summary of bills pending in Ohio’s 112th General Assembly across topics including the state budget, license plates, election reform, generic drugs, collective bargaining, energy, computer pricing, product liability, utility subsidies, housing, congressional redistricting, and school teacher tenure. Several items have passed the House and await Senate action or hearings, with others at committee stage or awaiting floor votes.
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Columbus
Ohio
112Th General Assembly
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
House Energy and Environment Committee
House Insurance, Utilities and Financial Institutions Committee
House Insurance, Utilities, and Financial Institutions Committee
Senate Local Government and Urban Affairs Committee
Senate Elections, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Committee
House Education Committee
Energy debate widens as 100 plus Carter plan items loom
The Congressional Budget Office weighs Carter energy program, noting over 100 interdependent proposals and the impact of price controls. Analysts project fuel prices rising, imports savings about 3.6 million barrels daily, and a nickel standby tax unlikely before 1982.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Congress
Carter
Congressional Budget Office
Congressional
U.S
Budget Office
Melvin R. Laird
Secretary of Defense
Laird
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
United States
Ohio Eyes Mandatory Annual Vehicle Inspections
Ohio lawmakers weigh two bills to require yearly auto inspections with a five dollar fee. The measure faces opposition from the state highway safety agency which cites cost and necessity concerns. Discussion draws on Wyoming and Pennsylvania programs, noting mixed results and issues with counterfeit stickers and potential overcharging. Rep. Francine Panehal leads the Ohio bill in subcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Highway Safety
Statehouse
Wyoming
State Highway Safety Department
Arthur Bowers
D-98
Steubenville
House
Highways and Highway Safety Committee
Pennsylvania
Cpl
Harris Basore
Pennsylvania Highway Patrol
Basore
Philadelphia
Francine H. Panehal
Cleveland
Has the Supreme Court Abandoned the Constitution
In Saturday Review Laughlin McDonald of the ACLU argues Burger court erodes constitutional protections. The piece contrasts Warren and Burger eras, citing rising civil filings and case counts. The author counters, defending revitalized federalism and upholding the Constitution despite polemical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saturday Review
Supreme Court
ACLU
Burger Court
Warren Court
Earl Warren
Laughlin McDonald
Warren Burger
McDonald
The
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Burger
Warren
McDonald's
American Law Institute
Fighting Sissy Stuff With the Stars
A Boston scene on a plane features Jo Jo White along with Denis Potvin and Pete Rose in a provocative Jockey ad. The piece argues modern male fashion pushes softer items to men, from tote bags to jewelry, all wrapped in testosterone laden imagery.
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Boston
Jo Jo White
Erica Jong
Jo Jo
Denis Potvin
Pete Rose
VIVA
Ken Anderson
Jim Hart
Jamaal Wilkes
Jim Palmer
Sissy
Advertising’s macho makeover mocks gendered fashion
The article laments family newspaper tone discusses how male vanity items and athletic endorsements push stereotypes. It cites Dave Kopay Joe Namath Pete Rose and Julius Erving as examples while mocking bold ads and suggests discomfort with the evolving male fashion and grooming trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Kopay
Anita Bryant
Joe Namath
Pete Rose
Metro
Julius Erving
Sado
Jo Jo White
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Rowen
James Kilpatrick
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