Japan FY 1977 Budget Faces Welfare Strain and Bond Debates
The April Focus Japan report notes Japan's heavy reliance on public works to spur growth, with welfare costs rising 17.6 percent amid attempts to trim excess programs. It discusses MOF versus Health and Welfare, aging demographics, and the risky choice between larger debt and tax revenue gains. The piece compares Japan’s fiscal stance to U S policy as global inflation climbs.
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Carter Summit Marks Personal Peak in Diplomacy
London AP report says President Carter’s first international diplomacy venture ended Sunday with praise for a successful summit with West Germany France Britain Japan Italy and Canada. A nuclear power study was announced along with agreements on trade corruption and non inflationary growth. Carter earned respect from Giscard d Estaing and Schmidt as crowds cheered his smile during the London visit, while Schmidt agreed to a Washington visit July 13 14.
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Carter Hospital Plan Triggers Debate On Price Controls
President Carter rejected broad inflation controls but urged limiting hospital reimbursement. Critics say focusing on costs addresses causes like prevention, efficiency, and consumer responsibility, while supporters claim it forces hospital reform and patient self discipline.
Suppressing Laetrile and weekend dancing request in Stockport
Letters to the editor discuss Laetrile legality and FDA stance, praising its use for terminal cancer patients and criticizing the Cancer Society and drug industry. The writer cites World Without Cancer and G Edward Griffin, then asks for a local weekend dancing venue in Stockport, proposing school or church spaces but noting past failed attempts and seeking community help.
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Will Rogers on Oklahoma Texas primaries
Will Rogers quips about an original primary system in Oklahoma and Texas. He says the first primary reveals desire to live off the state, the second cuts candidates by half, the third eliminates half of the rest, the fourth removes any decent man, and the fifth leaves the two worst to run against each other. July 30 1930.
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Bingo Bill Aims to Close Akron Charity Gaming Loophole
Ohio lawmakers seek to curb unlawful bingo as tax exempt groups front festival licenses for games of chance. Rep Cliff Skeen notes fronts from churches in Central Ohio. bill tightens festival licenses to on site play and limits to four days and two licenses per year.
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Nixon on TV Sparks Family Debate over Watergate
A Washington family gathers to watch David Frost interview Richard Nixon after his resignation. The scene features Granny defending Nixon while relatives weigh motives, tapes, and whether Nixon lied to protect colleagues. Supporters insist he spoke honestly as the broadcast unfolds.
What Nixon Was We See Was Stupid
Concerning Nixon's performance the other night, observations include that his vision of Watergate hadn't changed since 1974, with one novel point about not being a “good butcher.” The piece notes his potential earnings for six hours of TV and questions whether the pay is fair given ratings and his ongoing legal exposure and public fight to tell his history.
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Nixon’s Failures Highlighted in Harsh White House Critique
A blunt critique questions Richard Nixon’s intelligence and judgment, arguing he misused executive power, underestimated the move toward legislative supremacy, and believed presidential prestige could survive scandal. The author says Nixon’s introspection fell short of delivering a coherent case to the public, marking a crowning failure in overreaching leadership.
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