A Nation Transformed by Doubts and Congressional Shifts
Americans grew doubtful after 1963 amid turmoil from Oswald and King to Vietnam and inflation. Polls warned of crisis in trust as gov ernment and big interests clashed. Freshmen in Congress arrived amid calls for reform as the presidency expands and power debates unfold.
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Public buildings as good neighbors in federal reform
A Senate report urges transforming federal buildings into community friendly spaces through shared private use and renovated offices. The plan aims to revitalize architecture, save energy and create jobs while preserving heritage, with ground floor spaces hosting shops or services for visitors and workers alike.
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FTC draft would force endorsers to use products onscreen
The FTC proposes rules requiring celebrities in TV ads to actually use the products they endorse. Critics question feasibility with figures like Joe Namath and humor about pantyhose and breakfast routines. The policy aims to curb deceptive advertising by linking endorsements to real use.
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May 28 1935 East Arlington Bridge and road work begin
Looking Back item notes construction starting on a new bridge in East Arlington and most of the tile laid for the new road between local villages. Also mentions Memorial Day visit by Henry W. Putnam and hospital nurse home entertainment for Mt. Putnam.
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Observer Not so perfect union
Russell Baker argues the U S government acts like an unhappy spouse toward the American public. He mocks Ford and Kissinger and laments unemployment inflation and uneven policy, urging the nation to reexamine loyalties and reliability of allies amid Indochina fallout. Abulgaffar Peang-Meth of the Cambodian embassy adds a foreign perspective.
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