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Main Street
Childress
Texas
Childress Index
Childress Index, Inc
Ox Bow Printing, Inc
Texas V
Morris Higley
Expert disputes view of looming corporate economy
Prof. Neil H. Jacoby of UCLA argues the United States remains a diverse economy not dominated by big business. He says corporate political power is countered by labor unions farmers professionals consumer and environmental groups and that small businesses will continue to thrive in a service society.
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United States
Neil H. Jacoby
Graduate School of Management
University of California In
Los Angeles
Jacoby
U.S
Service
Color your state house black The states out of the red in 1972
States ran a $3.1 billion surplus in the year ending June 30 1972 as expenditures totaled 109.2 billion while revenues reached 112.3 billion. Tax revenue rose 16.2 percent from 1971 and intergovernmental receipts stood at 28 billion.
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Commerce Clearing House
Intergovernmental
Washington
Schools Prove Their Significance In Student Achievement
A 22 country study by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement suggests a distinct school factor at work in student performance. The Education USA newsletter notes this finding after earlier claims that home and family were the decisive factors.
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International Association For the Evaluation
Education
U.S.A
Sphinx Is No Lady Says a Male Baboon in Mailbag
Hal Boyle shares reader mail with quips and trivia from history and culture. He notes the Sphinx is not a lady, drivers were female rising to 44 percent, parrots as lazy nesters, and quirky folk wisdom. He lists quotable lines and top stories from the past, ending with a Kafka quip.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Napoleon Bonaparte
Moon
Hiroshima
Kennedy
Pearl Harbor
Politicians and memorabilia referenced in mixed notes and signs
A reader critiques political gifting and tax ideas while joking about Lyndon Johnson and others. The note praises Bobcats fans for a Paducah sign, jokes about Alvis Davis Chevrolet, and congratulates Tim Lewellen on making All District and possibly All State twice as a Childress player.
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Bobcats
Alvis Davis Chevrolet
Paducah
Snyder
Alpine
Tim Lewellen
Tim
Childress
General Motors looks to future of cars in energy era
GM chairman Richard Gerstenberg outlines a long term view that cars and trucks remain central to American life. He predicts continued multi car ownership, suburban growth, and demand for smaller and special purpose vehicles despite energy shortages. He notes foreign competition and environmental doubts but remains confident in GM's role and resources.
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John Cunniff
New York
General Motors
Richard Gerstenberg
Yodeling Doctor Finds Relaxation affirms neighbors join in
Dr. Robert Barth of Rivella Ltd. in Switzerland says he spends 15 minutes daily yodeling to relax physically and mentally. He performs it everywhere and notes neighbors have not complained, claiming he inspires them to join in.
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Rothrist
Switzerland
Robert Barth
Rivella Ltd
Dr. Barth
Fuel Crisis Sparks Capitol Power Struggle and Delays
In Washington a clash of interests delays energy saving measures as officials debate policy over who benefits and who bears blame. Critics warn of bureaucratic resistance and political maneuvering slowing vital energy projects while Congress floods the hopper with bills.
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Wdy
White House
Europe
Congress
Nixon
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Letters to the Editor on foreign aid and policy
A reader criticizes U S foreign grain loans to Russia at 2 percent interest, argues the government borrows at 6 percent, and claims a yearly $44 million loss in interest. The note references lend lease, a $722 million settlement, and a $12 million down payment, plus mentions Navy base closures, Nixon cabinet goals, Apollo 17, and notable birthdays.
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State Department
Congress
Russia
U.S
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Boston
Elect Nixon
Interior
Fred Seaton
George Sauer
Today in History highlights from December 11, 1973
This day marks past events including 1941 Germany and Italy declaring war on the United States and 1816 Indiana joining the Union. Other notes cover Louis Napoleon's 1848 election, Edward VIII’s abdication, Mussolini’s withdrawal from the League, and Rockefeller Jr.’s UN site offer.
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Associated Press
Germany
Italy
United States
Indiana
Louis Napoleon
France
Edward VIII
England
George VI
Benito Mussolini
League of Nations
1St Army
Roer River
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Manhattan
United Nations
Pentagon
Bob Hope to Spend Christmas at Home in Toluca Lake
Bob Hope plans a quiet Toluca Lake Christmas with family after 25 years entertaining troops. He recalls overseas tours from 1948 Berlin through 1972 Vietnam, and outlines a two hour TV special using clips from 1954 to 1972 with 35 stars. He will perform three hospital shows in the U.S. before Christmas.
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New York
Bob Hope
U.S
Toluca Lake
Calif
Hope
NBC
Berlin
Anita Ekberg
William Holden
Hedda Hopper
Greenland
South Vietnam
United States
Frances Langford
Jerry Colonna
Tony Romano
Texas Highway Department wins Keep America Beautiful award
The Texas Highway Department received a 1973 Special Merit Award from Keep America Beautiful at the 20th annual meeting in New York City for its litter control program and public education efforts. Highlights include the Litter Critter posters, Beautify Texas materials, and support for the Beautify Texas Council and Lady Bird Johnson Award.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Keep America Beautiful
Timmie Pinkard
Department
Travel and Information
Keep America Beautiful, Inc
KAB
New York City
Lady Bird Johnson
Highway Department
Shirley Temple Black
President
Roger W. Powers
Luther DeBerry
World Almanac notes Bly travel and comedy subsidy idea
The World Almanac cites Nelly Bly completing a 72 day 6 hour 11 minute trip in 1889. In a Playboy interview, comedian Jackie Gleason endorses federal funding for public TV comedy, arguing Americans crave laughter despite grim times. he believes Congress will approve.
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Nelly Bly
New York World
Phileas Fogg
Jules Verne
Jackie Gleason
Red Skelton
Congress
Robert
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Richard Nixon
Business Mirror
Father Flanagan
Ray Cromley
Capitol
NEA
Thomas A. Edison
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AP Television
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