Government waste shows burden of rising costs and bloated payrolls
A syndicated opinion piece argues that government expands with tax revenue until diminishing returns hit. It cites Wall Street Journal and U.S. News data noting waste in cities like Chicago Philadelphia and New York, with examples of overstaffing featherbedding and multiple agencies duplicating services, driving higher costs and lower quality.
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Wall Street Journal
Chicago
Journal
Tiree
Lnne
Nher
Aoopark
Philadelphia
He Journal
Cleveland
Bosnon
New York City
Sain
John Lindsey
Housing and Development Administration
HDA
Toral
New York
Gotham
Los Angeles
Jounal
L.A
Metropolitan Water District
U.S. News and World Report
U.S Departments of Commerce and Labor
U.S
Unemployment figures mix bids and beliefs from Labor Dept
The Labor Department released February unemployment data with Hodgson calling the rate drop to 5.8 percent heartening while a department statistician warned of a mixed picture. The broader view notes fewer jobs, a shorter work week, and little wage growth, signaling divergence in interpretation.
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Labor Department
Daniel D. Hodgson
Telegram declares freedom as self control and moral guides
The Telegram, Columbus Nebraska, May 18 1977, asserts freedom as a God given gift of self control not political grant from government. It equates freedom with moral conduct and responsibility aligned with the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
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Columbus
Nebraska
ASK THE DOCTOR Steam bath okay
Dr Lamb notes FTC study on heat stress from sauna and steam baths. Elderly, heart disease, diabetes should consult a physician before using dry or wet heat. Avoid meals an hour before and alcohol or certain drugs.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Lamb
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Reluctant Olio 6 Aflermoon Ayrenan Social Event
A garbled OCR fragment lists random terms including social event, names such as Blades and Appraised wrier, with scattered numbers and unclear phrases. The piece resembles a damaged page segment lacking coherent narrative or identifiable subjects or dates.
Subway or Holes: Washington’s Hidden Story Unfolds
In a Washington exchange, Nicolai questions Soviet digging while a journalist reveals the U S subway plans. The House approves 44.2 million dollars for the District of Columbia subway project, tied to highway funding delays and Dixie politics, with Kentucky Congressman Natcher cited.
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Nicolai
Washington
Guy Natcher
Kentucky
Madl
Natcher
Subway talk and Kremlin plots roil a Washington scare
A deciphered dialogue shows Nicolai mock Washington politics while insisting on proof of a future subway. The narrator pleads Congress to release survey data before Moscow reads intent into U S plans, warning of missiles and Soviet deception.
Reagan Praises Nixon While Criticizing Welfare Plan
Governor Reagan lauds President Nixon’s April 29 press conference praising his Vietnam stance and urging patience with protesters. He warns the Family Assistance Plan will expand welfare rolls, burden the public, and hurt Nixon politically, urging pressure from Reagan’s side without undermining the President.
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Reagan
Nixon
Vietnam
Cromwell
FAP
Nison
Spensoy
Pressueran
Republicas
Sacramento
Rockefeller
Albany
Francis Sargent
Massachusetts
Williamsburgh
Fap Tan
Frank Rizzo Emerges as Philadelphia Mayoral Contender
The article portrays Frank Rizzo as a polarizing figure in Philadelphia politics. It notes his resignation as police commissioner on February 10 and rising support in the May 18 Democratic primary, framing a nationalized view of the mayoral race against William J. Green and Hardy Williams. Descriptions emphasize his tough, domineering style and the intense reactions from supporters and opponents alike.
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Pieladelphia
NEA
Conoe
Rizzo
Horatio
Alger
Frank Rizzo
William J. Green
Hardy Williams
Rizeo
Philadelphia
Francis Lazzaro Itizzo
Sommeone
J&a
Rizza
Neity of
Politivia
Frank Rizio
Rizzo as Philadelphia mayor candidate under fire
A profile of police chief Frank Rizzo portrays him as a tough, blunt reformer with unwavering support for law enforcement. Critics call him brutal and dangerous for democracy while supporters cite safety and strong leadership in tense riots and crime.
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Rizzo
Mayor
Chestnut Street
Rizzo Wade
Philly
Joe McGlanis
Tf Hirzo
Crute
Philadelphia
Ife
Rigal
Central
Chicago
Richard Daley
Riga
Cecil Moore
Sileks
Religious leaders call for repentance and renewal on war sickness
A statement signed by 34 religious leaders from 27 faiths representing about 86 million Americans condemns the Vietnam War as a sickness of the spirit. It urges repentance and renewal and rejects mere talking points, calling for series negotiations rather than fencing matches, amid rising casualties.
Barbs and Banter From an Old Page of Verse and Prose
A garbled Quixote of quirky lines stirs amid musings on Maytime pride and odd phrases. It riffs on a cookery office, a bar and bookshop idea, beach fashion woes, and advice to mind one’s own business.
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New York Times
Moscow
Baker
White House
Nicolis
FTE
Buchwald
Los Angeles Times
South Carolina
Nicolas
Kremlin
Congress
District of Columbia
Senate
Wiculai
Reagan and
Jeffrey
Hart
King Features Syndicogy
Lee Mueller
Southeast Asia
Andrej A. Gromyka
Savile
Barbsly
Phil Partoret
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