Privacy rights trampled smoking crusade goes too far
A column argues against extreme anti smoking efforts and outlines two campaigns to curb smoking. It contrasts federal regulation and a put forward plan by the American Cancer Society National Commission on Smoking and Public Policy, endorsing regulation of tar and nicotine content and taxes while warning against a total cigarette ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energetic
HEW
Joseph A. Califano Jr
American Cancer Society
The
Cancer Society
National Commission On Smoking and
Commission
Smoking as a Public Health Issue and Individual Choice
The piece explains smoking is 5 percent physical addiction and 95 percent psychological habit. It notes nicotine is a poisonous alkaloid yet withdrawal clears physical dependence in 72 hours, leaving a personal psychological struggle. It argues public policy should inform and tailor to individuals.
Jerry Brown the new and refreshing California governor
The profile portrays Jerry Brown as a new, unpredictable American statesman. It highlights his accessibility, disdain for materialism, and unorthodox habits including sleeping on the floor and avoiding the governor’s mansion. The piece notes his humor, brooding moments, and philosophical leanings that fuel his rising political aura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brown
California
Governor’s
White House
Jimmy Carter
University of California
Word curiosities and race references in a reader letter
A reader letter discusses Dear Abby wording on race and color, noting differences in anthropological terms and constitutional phrasing. Other items critique a Rochester alumni article sentence using like as as and explain the origin of universitas from Latin meaning one and the global body.
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Abby
Dear Abby
University of Rochester
Charles Strouse
Universitas
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New York Times Syndicate
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