Speed limit unenforceable on Iowa highways
Iowa faces a 55 mph national limit with few troopers to patrol 93 711 miles of interstate and roads. Citations rose in 1974 but enforcement remains uneven as drivers routinely exceed limits by 15 to 20 mph on interstates. manpower-per-mile varies by state, making uniform enforcement impractical and the law often honored more in the breach than in observance.
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East
Congress
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Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Self healing ozone talk challenges scare campaign
Dr. Jacob Rosin argues in Science News that ozone depletion fears ignore ozone formation under UV light and natural variability. He notes the layer’s self healing potential and questions assumptions of a 13-20 percent loss by 2000, suggesting human ether replenishment options and real risks deserve broader study.
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Science News
Jacob Rosin
Netanya
Israel
Dr. Rosin
Ford presses apology to Olson family after LSD death links
President Ford insisted on inviting the Olson family to the White House after breakfast reports tied Dr. Olson’s death to government LSD tests. aides feared jeopardizing CIA suit, but Ford urged extending invitation and ordered records checked. Olson family visit occurred July 20.
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Ford
Frank Olson
Dr. Olson
Oval Office
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
James R. Christensen
Coronel
Olson
Christensen
Washington Post
New York Times
Olsons
Public backs Ford vetoes in 38 33 poll results
Louis Harris survey of 1 497 adults July 5 14 finds 38 percent favoring Ford vetoes and 33 percent backing Congress with 72 percent saying tax dollars lack full value. Independents swing 40 32 in Ford’s favor while Democrats favor Congress. regional and education divides shape views on specific vetoed bills.
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Ford
Congress
Harris
Teetering Moral Crisis In American Life
A reader laments rising violent crime led by youth amid working mothers and consumer culture. He condemns schools, divorce, and permissive values while warning of decline toward a simpler, harsher existence as easy living erodes virtue. He argues for full funding and reform of education and responsible societal standards.
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Jess
Armorica
Hell
Joan Little case deepens doubts on justice and bias
Raleigh report on Joan Little's murder trial notes rising public support and legal fund raising, while critics fear trial imbalance and biased public opinion. Jailer Clarence Alligood’s death is analyzed for motive, and questions linger about whether justice remains fair amid national attention and civil rights pressure.
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Ms. Little
Gas pricing distortion card prompts consumer reflection
A local service station manager hands out a card to customers arguing 60 cent gas is cheap. It compares gas cost to beer milk diet drinks and water, notes typical usage around 20 gallons weekly, then questions the perceived bargain. The card ends with a humorous sign off from Loy Anguity Thos Syndicate.
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