Economics of Parenthood Sparks Debate on Family Size
A May 9 1977 Page Ten column analyzes rising costs of raising children, citing Dr. Thomas Espenshade’s figures of 64000 dollars to 107000 dollars per child and noting both financial pressures and emotional rewards in parenthood. The piece weighs urbanization, laws, and happiness against costs, acknowledging no clear balance.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Florida State University
Thomas J. Espenshade
Espenshade
Mopeds Come to U.S. Roads Boosted by Energy Proposals
The moped traffic trend spreads from Europe as New York legalizes the low gas motor bike. Mopeds offer up to 200 miles per gallon, cost $300 to $500, and attract drivers seeking short-distance, fuel-saving transport. Regulations vary by state, with New York requiring registration, insurance, licensing, and helmets for faster models.
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New York City
SITV
Europe
U.S
New York State
Environmental Protection Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
New York
New Jersey
Hospital Lotteries and Quotas Highlight Bed Shortage
An opinion piece argues hospital bed shortages stem from empty rooms and proposes odd solutions such as Friday Saturday lotteries, doctor quotas for inpatient referrals, and hotel style add-ons. It also criticizes hospital food quality and suggests HEW funding surgeon retraining as chef physicians to extend stays.
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HEW
Debate on Connecticut finance chief role and power
A critical reading of the job description for Connecticut’s Commissioner of Finance and Control contrasts formal qualifications with political maneuvering. It notes incumbent Jay Tepper’s struggles and Anthony Milano’s arrival, while forecasting a potential decline in the office’s influence as the General Assembly grows its own staff to control state finances.
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Office of Commissioner of Finance and Control
Gobbledegaok
Finance and Control
Jay Tepper
Anthony Milano
Bridgeport
Edward Hall
New Britain
Adolf Carlson
General Assembly
Connecticut
Energy Plan Critique of Carters Federal Approach
Washington critic deems the Carter energy plan impractical and ill suited to a federal system. The piece argues regional energy regions would better meet goals with regional R and D funding while condemning proposed tax gimmicks and home insulation mandates as misapplied National policy.
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Washington
Carter
Mr. Carter
Sone Energy
Public hearing on Laetrile and cancer cures in Kansas City
Last week a two day federal court ordered hearing in Kansas City examined Laetrile a natural extract from apricot pits claimed to treat cancer. FDA bans Laetrile as ineffective while desperate patients seek hope despite scientific consensus. The unsettled climate also furthers confusion over saccharin carcinogenic claims and medical positions.
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Kansas City
Times
United States
Federal Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Kansas
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Florida Economics
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Holiday Inns
Blue Cross
By Alan H. Olmstead
Tions
By Nicholas von Hoffman
Califano
Turkey
Laetrile
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