Concorde Economics Skeptical On U S Feasibility
The United States considering a trial period for the Concorde at two airports faces heavy economic doubts. Despite the jet's prestige, reports show passenger loads on Paris to Brazil and London to the Middle East routes are only half full, casting doubt on profitability. The NY to London and DC to Paris corridors may determine the Concorde's economic future.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
United States
U.S
New York
Washington
Concordes
Paris
Brazil
London
Middle East
Cancer Deaths Rise Amid Overall US Mortality Decline in 1975
National Center for Health Statistics reports 1975 saw the lowest overall death rate since records began, 9 per 1 000, down from 9.2. Preliminary 10 percent sampling shows cancer as the only major killer rising, with 11 months of 1975 up 2.8 percent from 1974, signaling cancer remains uncontrolled.
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National Center For Health Statistics
United States
Killer Bees Debate In South America Skeptic Says Hype
Notre Dame biology professor Dr. Harold Esch argues that killer bee stories may be exaggerated. He notes Brazilian honey seekers fear and misinterpret encounters with African bees, which can sting but do not imply inevitable mass deaths. He warns against panic and rash eradication attempts.
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South America
Notre Dame
Harold Esch
Brazil
Bicentennial Fanfare Sparks Debate Over Symbols
In a Los Angeles Times column, Paul Harvey critiques both commercial excess and media nitpicking around the American Bicentennial. ARBA licenses hundreds of products while grassroots efforts in Charleston, S C promote a wide range of events. Amid debates, some celebrate homegrown artistry and civic participation while others deride consumerist proliferation of Bicentennial memorabilia.
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Paul Harvey
Santa Claus
Paul
Indiana
Charleston
S.C
Mark Clark
Gheny
Jeremy Rifkin
Cople
California
Uncle Sam
Copland
Sessions
Harris
Ives
Paul Revere
John Warner
ABBA
Los Angeles Times
Congressman Helstoski accused in secret meetings with racketeer
Tape recordings detail alleged November meetings between Rep. Henry Helstoski and Frank Peroff as prosecutors probe kickback schemes tied to immigration bills. Peroff allegedly offered to investigate Chilean witness Aguirre for $50,000 and discussed bribery if no legitimate evidence could be found.
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Jack Anderson
Ith
Les Whitten
Washington
Henry Helstoski
D-N.j
Rece Fsworthy
Frank Peroff
Helstoski
Albert DeFalco
DeFalco
Oswaldo Aguirre
Peroff
Chile
Dulles
Kit Dunn
Aguirre
Jack Cloherty
Jay Gourley
Congress seeks 350000 to probe CIA leak findings
A satirical NYT piece portrays the House pushing a 350000 investigation to identify who leaked the Pike Committee CIA findings. Grandmother counters with cheaper schemes like Sam Spade, Perry Mason, and newspaper reporters, mocking the fiscal drama and Medicare tax hike.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
House of Representatives
Pike Committee
CIA
New York
Congress
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Gramps
Spade
Sam Spade
Sam
Grand
Perry Mason
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