Connecticut Political Stage in 1966 Comedy Faceoff
A satirical look at state politics mocks the 1966 gubernatorial race in Connecticut. It references Governor Ella Grasso, candidate E Clayton Gengras, GOP chairman Frederick K. Biebel, and state officials from the Tax Department and Auditors. The piece hints at alliances, debts, and speculative plots behind the 1978 contest.
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State Tax Department
GOP
Frederick K. Biebel
E. Clayton Gengras
Ella T. Grasso
Star Wars Science Heads Toward Space Voyager Launch
The United States plans to launch several Voyager spacecraft on August 20 to explore Jupiter Saturn and Uranus. They will photograph distant planets and carry a baggage of human culture including a speech by President Carter introducing Earth to potential extraterrestrials. A New Jersey company meanwhile aims to build a 3 foot 2 inch 180 pound talking domestic robot.
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United States
Voyager
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Outer Space
Rutherford
New Jersey
Gas Mileage Guide and Consumer Reports for Smart Car Choice
A reader outlines fuel cost savings from higher mpg cars and stresses using the EPA Gas Mileage Guide and Consumer Reports to compare makes. It explains how mpg, interior space, price, and repair records influence buying decisions and notes several top subcompacts with high fuel economy.
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EPA
The
Environmental Protection Agency
Consumer Reports
Rolls Royce
Volvo
EFA
Pueblo
Burns at Fed Under Fire and Possible Reform
Arthur Burns may have learned to curb inflation as Fed chair but faces criticism for past money growth and policy secrecy. Critics argue the central bank should limit tinkering with the money supply and improve communication, while Burns is pressed to explain decisions and align with modern standards.
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Carter
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street” Journal
Naion
Dr. Burns
Nixon
Burns
Fed
Ile
Burns Airlines
Congress
OrweIling real estate decree from Chicago court
A 1977 consent decree against the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers seeks to rewrite an appraisal textbook and related materials to exclude racial and ethnic considerations. The plan aims to revise the sixth edition by Sept 5 1978 and mandate seminars and ethics changes, framing the effort as curbing biased housing analyses.
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United States
American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
ATREA
The
Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Charg
Institute
Theatune
EPA Reregistration Grind Delays Pesticide Approvals
EPA plans re registering pesticides amid rising costs and delays. Industry warns data requirements raise prices for fruits and vegetables next year. Analysts say reform could push broccoli to 14 per pound and tomatoes to about double current costs.
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Star Wars
Jimmy Carter
Mr. Carter
Alvin Hagen
Toyota Motor Sales
USA
Ine
HK Weune
By Nicholas von Hoffman
Washington
Robert Wagner
New York
Stanley Steingut
Brooklyn Democrats
Wwe
Sim
Federal Reserve
Cornucopia
Geoches
Rment Securities
By James J. Kilpatrick
Chicago
Ford Administration
Edward Levy
Orwell
Big Brother
Ministry of Truth
Department of Justice
By Andrew Tully
America
Council For Agricultural Science and Technology
National Agricultural Chemicals Association
NACA
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