Editorial On Oil Executives in Government
The editorial argues against hiring oil executives like 250 oilmen into federal fuel rationing roles, fearing conflicts of interest. It urges Congress to impose strict oversight, financial disclosures, antitrust limits, and public accountability, or instead seek non oil industry managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers C. B. Morton
Rawleigh Warner Jr
American Petroleum Institute
Mobil Oil Co
Congress
Justice Department
Federal Trade Commission
White House Communications Office Survives Watergate Scrutiny
The office once led by Charles Colson, blamed as a propaganda arm, has new life defending Nixon and coordinating surrogates. Ken Clawson now chairs a 10-person staff, directs speakers, public lines, and direct outreach to news executives while bypassing the White House press corps at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abers
Washington
White House of Communications
Charles W. Colson
Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
Ken W. Clawson
Nixon White House
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Herbert G. Klein
Executive
Colson
Ook
Klein
Clawson
Washington Post
Chuck Colson
New York Times
Biddeford Saco Journal Masthead and listing details
The Biddeford Saco Journal masthead shows Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B F Whitehouse 1891 1971 1931 1972 and staff including W Paul Casavant Publisher Charles C Sutton Managing Editor Gladys M Whitehouse President and Treasurer with a local business and editorial office at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005. It notes daily publication except Sunday and Associated Press affiliation with rates and advertising details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford -Saco
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Associated Press
Ares Matthews-Shannon Cub Inc
8Rd Ave
Orks City
Washington credit snoops invade millions of Americans
Credit sleuths pry into the private lives of ordinary citizens as banks and insurers use confidential reports to deny loans. Senators face a fight over a right to inspect reports and consent before questions are asked. The piece highlights cosmetic grounds for rejections and lurid gossip in some files while promising further examples of mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Senate
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Wallace Bennett
Utah
William Brock
Rtenn
Edward Brooke
Rmass
William Proxmire
William Hathaway
Maine
NATO in Turmoil After Yom Kippur War Reflections
An essay argues NATO's unity frayed by Middle East war fear and U.S. troop alerts. It contrasts American bravado with European reluctance, notes Soviet pressure and Arab oil power, and foresees a shift from bold strategies to cautious, incremental ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Atlantic Alliance
Middle East
Europe
Israel
NATO
U.S
Kissinger
Eye
Ina
Estern Alliance
Europehias
Mr. Outside
Mr. Inside
NATO Alliance
Moscow
United States
Mareenye
Richard Nixon
China
Ma Free Peo
A Vermont hunter season ends amid wary reflections
A Vermont writer describes the closing of deer season in northern New England with mixed views on hunting. He notes local reliance on deer meat, criticizes many visiting hunters, and recalls incidents of reckless behavior and near-misses during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Vermont
Ernest Hemingway
Outdoor Goods
Abercrombie and Fitch
Col. Cantwell
Francis Macomber
Green Hills
Africa
Abercrombie’s
Boston
Suez Canal
Spain
Bedding Firm Shiftless at Night
A bedding company canceled its night shift after neighbors complained of noise. The piece also discusses verb usage such as clear up vs clear down and idiomatic tails like head up and hurry up, with a side note on a Welsh place Bettus y Coed mispronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bernstein
Carlyn M. Taft
Betty Coed
Gazette
Wales
Soeneheey
Theodore M. Bernstein
The
New York Times Syndicate
Letters to the Journal Editor critique flood lighting amid power shortages
A reader from Old Orchard Beach criticizes government and major power companies for wasteful flood lighting during an energy shortfall. The letter urges conservation and questions advertising influence, referencing President Nixon and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Power Company
Ae Power Company
Nixon
Omie Peslectce
Mae Fleetwood
Hoffman St
Old Orchard Beach
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Times News Analysis
James S. Dwight
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US Golf Association
House Commerce Committee
Jeffrey Hart
Bernstein
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