Opinion: oppose federal consumer watchdog agency
The Pioneer opines that a proposed federal Agency for Consumer Advocacy or Protection would misserve the public by claiming to speak for all consumers. It argues consumers’ interests diverge on issues from imports to saccharin, farm supports, taxes, and regulations, and warns against a superagency speaking for “us all.”
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House
Agency For Consumer Advocacy
Agency For Consumer Protection
Senate
ACA
ACP
Fuqua
Consumer Advocate
J. W. Riehm
Thomas J. Lipton Co
Englewood, N. J
Consumer Agency
Soviet Union
Pogo
Washington
Congress
Equal Alphabetical Rights Amendment to end name bias
Art Buchwald argues alphabetical discrimination in schools based on last names ends with A to L favored over M to Z. He cites seating, lockers, college admissions, and job prospects, suggesting an Equal Alphabetical Rights Amendment. mentions Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug in the playful finale.
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Washington
Listelssly
Abernathy
Altshuler
Brown
Petersons
Raphaels
Steiglitzes
Allens
Berliners
Kennedys
Caldwells
Daltons
Evertons
Flahertys
Youngstein
Shriener
Thomasino
Ackerman
Zuckerman
Gloria Steinem
Bella Abzug
Nixon claims precedent for presidential power to legalize acts
The piece traces Nixon's argument that a president may justify otherwise illegal actions in the national interest. It cites Lincoln and Jefferson on emergency powers, recalls Truman steel seizure, Supreme Court rejection, and Ehrlichman's asserted delegation of authority, noting the court's pushback on Nixon’s stance.
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Nixon
David Frost
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Ellsberg
Lincoln
Republic
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Aesident
Harry S. Truman
Korea
Truman
Supreme Court
John D. Ehrlichman
Elisberg
U.S. Court of Appeals
Advances and fears in recombinant DNA research
In a Virginia Payette piece, scientists describe recombinant DNA as a powerful yet unsettled frontier. The article notes scientists can swap genes across organisms from humans to mice, raising hopes of reshaping traits while prompting calls for oversight and legal safeguards.
Genetic futurism and personal biosafety fantasies in 1977
John Lofton Jr. imagines precautionary limits on gene splicing while optimistic about cures for cancer and inherited diseases and claims a desire to volunteer for research. He jokes about creating a vaccine for junk food cravings and envisions a future with enhanced hair, vision, immunity, and even a foodless human.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Energy Department Fight Splits GOP and Carter Plan
A Senate vote on S. 826 to create a new Department of Energy with initial costs of 10 billion and 20 000 workers drew sharp GOP criticism of leadership. Supporters touted organizational goals while opponents warned of expanded power and bureaucratic overreach affecting economy and security.
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Washington
Senate
Dept. of Energy
Federal Energy Administration
Federal Power Commission
Energy Research and Development Administration
Carter Administration
GOP
Mr. Carter
Gam
Goldwater
Hansen
Hatch
Helms
Laxalt
McClure
Scott
Tower
Durkin
New Hampshire
Howard Baker
On This Date in History June 2 1977 Highlights
On this date in history various events are noted including Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation, Maine’s 1851 prohibition law, Cleveland’s 1886 White House marriage, 1924 Indian citizenship act, 1941 Mussolini Hitler war meeting, 1944 US bomber base in USSR, 1969 ship collision near South China Sea with losses, and past political protests and diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Britain
Elizabeth II
Westminster Abbey
Maine
Grover Cleveland
Frances Folsom
White House
Congress
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Brennar’ Pass
Alps
United States
Soviet Union
Germany
Melhaime
U.S
Frank E. Evans
South China
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D-Fla
Art Buchwald
Washington Today
Harry F. Rosenthal
Richard M. Nixon
Virginia Payette
ADNA
John Lofton Jr
Milton Friedman
New Energy Department
Salem College
Daniel Moynihan
D.N. Y
Carter
William James
Seri
Moynihan
James
Sen. Moynihan
Federal
New York City Hall
John Lindsay
Benin
Juan Carlos
Spain
US Congress
Greece
Constantine 11
Charles Conrad
William Shakespeare
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