Regulation costs fuel inflation warns economist Weidenbaum
Professor Murray L. Weidenbaum of Washington University argues that government regulation of industry safety and consumer products adds billions in costs and pushes prices up. He cites 61,000 regulators costing nearly 2 billion dollars yearly and millions in compliance across 5146 forms, suggesting the FTC may become the most anti consumer organization.
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Murray L. Weidenbaum
Washington University
St. Louis
Weidenbaum
Commission
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Taxpayers urged vote on Platte County Courthouse plans
Ross Irish of Columbus argues the Platte County Board should submit any new courthouse expansion to a public vote. He suggests buying the Loup Building from NPPD to save costs, estimating a $1.3 million investment at 8 percent could yield about $104,000 annually for taxpayers.
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Platte County
Board of Supervisors
Loup
Nebraska Public Power District
NPPD
Ross Irish
Columbus
Changes Hit Today's Comics Page With New Peanuts Strip
Readers notice drastic changes on the comics page including the addition of Peanuts and a 12 part gardening series. Publisher David Lyons hints in his column that some changes are temporary while others are permanent and notes uncertainty over placement for the gardening feature.
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David Lyons
Telegram
Editor fields new tomato growing feature in daily page
Columbus Telegram editor explains changes and introduces a daily gardening feature on growing tomatoes. The note highlights the author’s light humor in gardening columns and encourages readers to share surpluses.
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Dening
Nick and Nora of South Boston Arahargic portrait of the Shanahans
A vivid slice of Dorchester and East Broadway life in South Boston shows Nora Shanahan DeMarco managing a crowded two story home with children while Nick, a trucker’s son, returns from the cold. The piece portrays hard working, proud ethnics with sharp banter and stubborn love amid a setting of saloons and old country ties.
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Nora
Nick
Dorchester
East Broadway
Boston
United States
Nora Shanahan DeMarco
Veronica
Sean
Timmie
New England
Shanahans
Nora and Nick’s Irish Italian family draws heat and humor
In Boston Nora and Nick clash with a noisy upstairs landlord while their children adapt to the row. Nora’s bold temper sparks both affection and mischief as she loosens a refrigerator bulb and grills a steak. Nick later quips Nora is a regular Alfred Hitchcock after a tense moment.
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Nick
Nora
White House
Gippa McManus
Gippo
Veronica
Sean
Timmie
Boston
West Point
Alfred Hitchcock
Spring 1 Showers End of Spring Month Abbreviations
A compact list of crossword style clues and word fragments covering topics from weather to time, with multiple abbreviations and cross references. It includes hints for singing voice, mistakes, school sign variants, and various Latin and Italian terms, plus notes on astronomy and numbers.
White House proposes delayed interest boost to banks
The plan would let banks set higher deposit rates but delays start by five years with a review, then potential action six months after. Citing Korea and Vietnam examples, supporters argue higher savers’ yields shored funds for industrial and farm expansion, boosting investment and growth.
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Washington
White House
Ford
Congress
Korea
Vietnam
Seoul
South Korea
U.S
South Vietnam
Ford proposal eyed to spur housing loans and growth
The discussion notes Ray Cromley’s view on consumer spending aiding depressions and argues current banks avoid long term loans. It praises a Ford plan to broaden housing loan capacity, expand mortgage guarantees, offer tax incentives, and widen mortgage powers to lift the housing market.
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Ford
Freedom newspaper credo and call for self control
A Columbus freedom pamphlet proclaims liberty as a divine gift and personal self control. It argues freedom is not license or anarchy but aligned with truth and moral guides, urging readers to begin peace with themselves.
Fluctuating Blood Pressure Readings and Smoking Advice
Dear reader describes readings of 190 over 90, 170 over 90, then 130 over 70 and 160 over 85 across doctors. Explains rapid BP changes due to reflex arterial action and heart output. casual readings often unreliable. urges regular mercury column checks and quitting smoking to improve health. The ear noise may relate to circulation or ear wax. advise medical follow up.
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DR. Lamb
Diabetes Society
Going for broke in Indochina policy debate
Congress fights over Indochina as hawk and dove factions warn of a potential global Communist offensive. The piece cites Mansfield and Jackson and notes fears of renewed North Vietnamese and Khmer Rouge pressure, with references to aid disparities and strategic misdirection.
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Congress
Mike Mansfield
Henry Jackson
Indochina
Pentagon
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Jerusalem
Saigon
New York Times
Anthony Lewis
Paris
London
Global history and looming crises threaten peace and funds
The piece contrasts U.S. aid cuts to South Vietnam with North Vietnamese support, notes Egypt and Kissinger in the Middle East, and argues Portugal faces an internal Communist takeover groundwork. It recalls 1948 and 1940 parallels, warning Congress of potential global collapses by June and the costs of past inaction.
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U.S
Ford
Congress
Anthony Lewis
South Vietnam
Central Highlands
Southeast Asia
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Egypt
Sadat
Sinai
Abu Rudeis
Cairo
Syria
Atlantic
Portugal
Lisbon
Spain
Brazil
Christian Democratic
France
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Cromley
Fischetti
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Nebraska
NEA, Inc
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