Consumer Plan Called Sham in Ford Budget Debate
Washington AP reports five national consumer groups condemn President Ford’s plan to decentralize the consumer affairs program. Hearings before a House subcommittee consider splitting offices across agencies and a single independent agency to advocate consumer views. Critics say officials would still answer to department bosses, undermining consumer voice.
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Ford
House
Executive Branch
Paul N. McClos Iey
R-Cywif
Adl
Virginia) Knauer
Knauer
White House
Office of Consumer Affairs
McCloskey
Ford Voce
Uenonse
Setate
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Ullaeins
The
Consumers Union
National Consumers League
National Consumers Congress
Consumer Federation of Amera
Public Citizen
Who
Jan Braden
Tom Braden
Stile
Furia
Ute Direetor
Pa Banking
Rhoda Karpatkin
Sid Ford
Computers Programmed For Fun Not Business
In Los Angeles a computer society explores playful uses of machines beyond work. Projects include Star Trek simulations and news-writing programs, plus Mad Lib style story generation. Members say computers can spur creativity, not just business efficiency.
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Los Angeles
Soars Aut
California
Songhly
Stuart Gibbs
San Fernando Valley
Gociery
Gerald Silver
Los Angeles City College
Society
UCLA
Michael Mayfield
Stiver
Silver
Harvard Research Links Early Childhood Environment To Later Social Cues
A Boston AP report summarizes Harvard research showing that very young children who are spoken to often and allowed freedom to explore develop better social and language skills. Factors include frequent conversations, responsive parents, direct adult talk, and accessible objects.
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Boston
Burgan K. Wile
Harvard
Apok
White
Study Finds Dwarfs Well Adjusted Despite Daily Challenges
In Los Angeles a study of 16 adult dwarfs at Harbor General Hospital shows they cope well with daily living, gaining realistic awareness of their condition. The team notes their coping methods, adjustment to public gaze, and a sense of security in being perceived as people. Female dwarfs show slightly better adjustment, with parental acceptance highlighted as crucial to normal development.
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Los Angeles
Harker General Hospital
James &. Brust
Charles V. Tord
David L. Rimonn
Harbor General
Iiland
No foul play found in Quinlan case investigation
New Jersey Attorney General William Hyland on Tuesday announced the five month probe into bruises on Karen Ann Quinlan concluding there was no evidence of foul play in causing her coma. He noted officials cannot prove a negative and emphasized the investigation did not establish foul play.
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Trenton
William &. Ryland
Karen Anne Quistlan
Hyland
Miss. Quinlan
Hilli
Miss Quinlan
Joseph
Julia
Witler
Therm
Dear Abby Readers and Class Reunion Notice
A reader asks about prying public displays and suggests moving loving siblings to private spaces during visits. Abby replies with tactful boundaries. The page also carries a confidential class reunion notice for Sioux City Central High School graduates of 1926 seeking contact details.
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Central High
Sioux City
Hilton Hotel
Jone Ath
Evie
Sally
Beox Si
5.C
Iowa
Epple
Bridge The Shufflers Prepare For Next Church Game
Readable fragments show a church league bridge match at Nooiridge Park Christan church. Players listed include Murphy, Tait, Dein, Fromblin, Hirth, Rol Clark, Pat Wasbiw, and others. next game set for Monday at the church.
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Inet Tubbur Brite Ganna
Nooiridge Park
Christan Church
Murth-neutly
Tait
Dein Canmains
Fist
Une Ma Tote
Trark Teman
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Druchmen
Tei Fromblin
Hirth
Rol Clark
Pat Wasbiw
F Monding
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van Buren
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3Rd Ave
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