Opinion: Economics literacy needed for free enterprise aging
The piece argues Americans misunderstand how the free enterprise system works and cites an ORC survey showing large errors in profit estimates for manufacturers oil and auto firms. It notes rising public support for-profit limits and urges colleges and schools to teach basic economics to sustain the system.
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Washington
Opinion Research Corporation of
Princeton
ORC
The 1970s through a General Perspective on Time
Washington notes the 1975 midpoint and reflects on how decades unfold. The piece weighs the 1960s legacy, Watergate’s shadow, and the challenge of framing the 1970s as a distinct era, with a brief editor note about Mario Savio and the Free Speech Movement.
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Ditor
Mario Savio
Navy
Ucla
Berkeley
Cal
Brainwashed intellectuals and the Kremlin propaganda machine
Hearst Jr. argues that Madison Avenue ad men boast in public while Kremlin strategists secretly wield powerful propaganda. He contrasts the free market advertising war with Soviet methods aimed at destroying opponents.
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William Randolph Hearst Jr
Hearst Newspapers
New York
Madison Avenue
Kremlin
International
Kennedy rules out 1976 draft to stop Wallace bid
Senator Edward M. Kennedy reaffirmed his refusal to pursue the 1976 Democratic nomination or accept a draft even if it could block Alabama Governor George C. Wallace. In a CBS interview he said such circumstances would not lead him to run, rejecting any Wallace ticket and stressing his firm decision.
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George Gallup
Oklahoma Christian College
Oklahoma City
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Washington (Ap
Edward M. Kennedy
Alabama
George C. Wallace
CBS
Walter Cronkite
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Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Portugal
Lisbon
Congress
United Nations
Amnesty International
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Hart
Kremlin
Madison Avenue
Sam Giancana remembered as CIA ally who fought communism
A mocked obituary recounts Sam Giancana, Chicago rackets figure, dying quietly after a gunshot. CIA officials recall recruiting him in 1960 to combat Castro, praising his patriotism, anti communism, and willingness to act for country despite risks.
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Sam Giancana
Chicago
Giancana
CIA
Cloak and Dagger Bar & Grill
McLean Va
Sam
Havana
Castro
Justice Department
FBI
Johnny Roselli
Jane Fonda
Muhammad Ali
Latin America
Readers thank Pioneer for AAUW Bemidji coverage
A Bemidji AAUW branch member extends gratitude to the Pioneer for its year long meeting coverage and special publicity for Potpourri III, the group's fundraising event.
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Bemidji
American Association of University Women
Pioneer
Aauw Potpourri III
Elected Legislators Urged To Hear Public Views
Readers are urged to contact state lawmakers to express positions on issues. District 3 and 4 senators and representatives provide office addresses in St Paul Minnesota for the 55155 area and state office buildings for hearing the public stance.
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State Senate
Norbert Arnold
State Capitol
St. Paul
Gerald Willet
Irv Anderson
Doug St. Onge
Glen Sherwood
Housing costs curb family buying says experts
The National Association of Mutual Savings Banks economists warn rising land and building costs hinder multifamily projects and long term loans. They note high mortgage rates and uncertain future stability threaten the housing market, urging fiscal policy to curb deficits and boost efficiency.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Saul Klaman
Savings Bank Group
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