Congress Faces Misconceptions On Unemployment Figures
The piece argues that seven million unemployed is an overstated figure for policy debate. It cites Harvard economist Martin Feldstein noting many unemployed turn over quickly, with about half out less than three weeks and average unemployment around six weeks. It cautions against overreacting in election year.
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Congress
U.S. Labor Department
Harvard
Martin Feldstein
Gilbert Boucher
Bruce Reeves
James Mitchell
Neil Rolde
Jimmy Carter
Navy
Carter
Agnew Turned Bigot, Anti Israel Crusade Criticized
William Safire critiques Spiro Agnew as the new spokesperson for an anti Israel lobby. The piece argues Agnew exploits a Jewish dominated media narrative to fuel bigotry while condemning his tax scandal and political decline. Safire reflects on Agnew's shift from a critic of permissiveness to a bitter figure in public discourse.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
State Department
Israel
America
Ted Agnew
Mideast
Agnew
Nolo
Nixon
Moxie
Baltimore County
Millions at risk from toxic job hazards and a banker’s sway
Washington report warns one in three workers may suffer occupational diseases with 100000 deaths yearly. Labor Dept says doctors misdiagnose, injuries dominate nonfarm illnesses, and regulatory slowdowns occur under cost cutting. A separate critique targets Rep. Thomas Ashley for banking ties and influence.
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Labor Dept
Congress
Ford
Rep
Thomas Ludlow Ashley
Ohio
Ashley
Letters to the Editor on Bikini Tavern and Nuclear Energy
A reader criticizes Old Orchard Beach licensing for a Bikini Tavern and warns against beach bans. The same letter urges informed debate on nuclear energy, arguing reactors are safe and environmental risks from fossil fuels are greater. Donald A. Dube of MIT signs the nuclear portion.
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Old Orchard Beach
Gabriel
State of
Maine
Old Orchard
Saathek
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Spiro Agnew
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
United States
Department
Marc Smolensky
American Financial Corp
Cincinnati
Provident Bank
Senate
House
House of Committee
Wright Patman
D.-Texas
Patman
Ohio Bankers Assn
American Bankers Assn
Ohio Citizens Trust Co
Ohio Savings and Loan Assn
New York Savings Banks Assn
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Biddeford
Saco
Journa
L.f.c. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Brian C. Thayer
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Bikini Tavern
Yvonne M. Huot Biddeford
Donald A. Dube
M.I.T
Sheltra Ave
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