Social Security finance crisis admitted by government
Federal officials acknowledged Social Security faces a growing deficit due to rising unemployment and inflation. Projections show reserves shrinking from 45.9 billion at end of 1974 to under 1 billion by 1980, with 1975 contributions failing to cover payouts. The so called trust fund is described as bookkeeping only and future payroll deductions will rise to 12.10 percent in coming years.
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Associated Press
House
Ostrich energy policy critics echo Marathon testimony
Nation's Press discusses the United States energy policy, noting policy paralysis since 1973 oil embargo. It highlights Marathon Oil testimony alleging manipulative federal actions that diverted profits, raised taxes, and reduced domestic production, arguing these incentives lower living standards and threaten national defense.
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United States
Federal Power ‘Commission
Congress
Federal Energy Administration
Federalnergy Agency
Harold D. Hoopman
Marathon Oil
House of Representative Subcommittee On Energy and Power
Marathon
Amerada Hess
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Murphy
Penalty and policy voices argue over gun control
The reader urges strict penalties for gun crimes and criticizes New York City and New York State gun laws. They warn that registration and bans harm law abiding citizens, citing high crime rates and low license totals, and compare firearms risks to drowning while calling for severe sentences and no bail or parole.
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New York City
New York State
United States
Washington
Mattresses and eggs memory echoes nursing advice
A speaker recalls his mother, a registered nurse, stressing practical advice before he left. She urged him to remember one rule: buy a good mattress, highlighting the value of sound sleep and steady living.
Vision Beyond the Next Week
A quotation from November 17, 1929, contrasts short sight with long range thinking. It argues that those who foresee years ahead are rare, as their perspective jars with the crowd and their caution limits belief in their foresight.
Rockefeller's $35000 bed sparks satirical take on economy
A syndicated column mocks public spending by Vice President Rockefeller noting a $35,000 bed with a seven foot mink coverlet by Max Ernst. The writer defends the spend, arguing such extravagance could spur the economy, while contrasting with unemployment concerns.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Rocky
Max Ernst
Rockefeller
Young man seeks help for duodenal ulcers and excess saliva
An 18 year old male with duodenal ulcers and multiple stomach ulcers reports excess saliva and fatigue after a medication change. The doctor notes saliva may reflect acid in digestion, advises checking adequate ulcer therapy, reducing stimulants, and addressing stress.
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DR. Lamb
Varlet Across Puzzle Clues and Answers List
A dense variety crossword style list of clues with numbers and short definitions including Halt prefix Oriental porgy Desi producer etc covering many across and down items. The page compiles clues for a puzzle with answers ranging from names to objects.
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Yale
Proclamation of Parental Pride From Norma Larson
Norma Larson of St Edward proclaims parental pride as her daughter Barb earns a college diploma after seventeen years of schooling. She declares feeling on Cloud Nine and very proud while noting the fatigue and aging that come with a child’s achievement.
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Norma Larson
St. Edward
Barb
Tam
Paul Revere
New York Times
Commencement Joy and Mixed Emotions for Proud Mother
Columbus Telegram editor Dick Howe shares a personal note on his daughter Barb earning a college diploma. He describes pride and sadness, marveling at Barb's perseverance and reflecting on the milestone as part of a growing community of graduates.
Let Peace Begin With Me editorial from Columbus Telegram
A May 20 1975 Columbus Nebraska issue features an editorial asserting freedom as self control aligned with moral guides. It stresses freedom as a personal gift from God, not government license, and condemns license or anarchy while urging truth from the Covenant Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence.
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Columbus Telegram
Columbus
Nebraska
Reagan's problem in the 1976 Republican path
The piece analyzes Ronald Reagan's emerging challenge to Gerald Ford in the 1976 Republican primaries. It notes Reagan's growing national profile through radio and speeches, warns of the need to win the Wallace faction, and outlines White House counter moves including Goldwater and Rockefeller dynamics.
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Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Reagan
Ford
White House
Barry Goldwater
Nelson Rockefeller
Wallace
Richard Nixon
Reagan Wallace clash reshapes 1970s GOP race
Jeffrey Hart argues that George Wallace’s hospital absence once shifted the race, but this year Wallace is stronger. If Reagan wins primaries and defeats Ford, a three way race with Wallace could split the new majority. A Wallace bid or a preconvention deal may redefine party lines.
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Ting
George Wallace
Wallace
Reagan
Melchim Thomson
Ford
New Hampshire
Florida
South
Reagan-Wallace
American Independent Party
Ted Kennedy
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
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United Refinery
NCRA
United Refining
Jim Fiebig
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Dick Howe
Copley News Service
Doc
Columbus ¢ Telegram
Your Freedom’ Newspaper
Berrys World
NEA. Inc
Jeffrey Hart
King Features Syndicate
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