Welfare overhaul eyed as income maintenance plans probed
In Washington the Nixon administration considers basic reforms to public aid for the poor. Income maintenance proposals, tested at a $10 million cost, aim to guarantee a minimal income for all Americans, though the goal of eradicating poverty remains debated amid varied philosophies and costs.
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Nixon
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Welfare reform options eyed to fix aid shortfall
Public discussion centers on reforming welfare, negative income tax, or a family allowance. Moynihan supports child benefits as part of reform while Canada’s model shows monthly per child payments and tax exemptions as potential examples for U.S. policy debate.
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Daniel P. Moynihan
Nixon
Canada
Martin
United States
Problems Pandora's Box and Welfare Reform Debates
Schnitzer of Virginia Polytech Institute analyzes cost scenarios for universal versus targeted child benefits. The piece surveys public opinion on guaranteed annual income, job training plans, and court decisions reshaping welfare rules, noting ongoing reforms and fiscal implications.
Publishing scams target aspiring writers warned
A personal finance column warns would be authors about literary agency gimmicks that charge reading or upfront fees. It recalls the William J. Bernard case in Toronto and urges submitting to established publishers directly for evaluation, as reputable agents generally take only commissions on sales.
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Little Gem Publishing Co
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Buffalo
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U.S
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
First TV Scout Prestigious Awards Winners List
The First TV Scout awards honor top NBC and CBS programs and personalities. Winners include Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In for Best Weekly Entertainment Series and Show of the Year, Raymond Burr for Best Actor in a Regularly Scheduled Series, and Barbara Bain for Best Actress in a Regularly Scheduled Series. Other honorees include The Second Bill Cosby Special, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, Walter Cronkite, Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Olympic Games, Curt Gowdy, Glen Campbell, and more.
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NBC
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Barbara Bain
CBS
Bill Cosby
Jacques Cousteau
ABC
Walter Cronkite
Dean Martin
Curt Gowdy
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell Named Performer of the Year
Crosby based publication names Glen Campbell as Performer of the Year. He rose to fame with hits such as By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Gentle on My Mind. Campbell earned acclaim for his best selling Capitol albums.
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Nixon
Vladimir Horowitz
CBS
Frank Borman
New York Jets
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Jets
Baltimore Colts
TV Scout Awards honor Laugh-In Campbell top TV stars
Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In named Show of the Year and Best Weekly Entertainment Series. Glen Campbell titled Performer of the Year with acting honors to Raymond Burr and Barbara Bain. Geraldine Page won Best Performance in Any Individual Show. Walter Cronkite voted Best Newscaster by far. Awards to award June 16 at Sardi's.
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ABC
New York
NEA
Rowan and Martin
Glen Campbell
Newspaper Enterprise Association
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Ed Friendly
Campbell
Walter Cronkite
Harry Reasoner
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Mexico City
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Miss Bain
Martin Landau
Carl Betz
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Barbara Stanwyck
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