Inflation fight dilemma in Ford era debate
A newspaper opinion piece argues the inflation problem forces a choice between cutting federal spending and preserving defense, stressing that a stable dollar and strong economy are tied to defense capability. It contends deficits must fall to protect purchasing power while defense and production must grow together for national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Congress
Federal Reserve
National Defense
Ford Administration
Refundable gasoline tax proposal sparks civic worry
A reader dismisses a refundable gasoline tax idea amid rising fuel costs and auto industry strain. The letter argues it would inflate bureaucracy, burden workers, and offer dubious refunds, suggesting the plan may fail quickly but could give rise to other risky proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saswhill
Humor in Cold Type and City Room Antics
A vivid parade of newsroom anecdotes and sharp banter about press life. It recalls colorful figures like publishers, editors, and reporters in early 20th century scenes, with tales of deadlines, humor, and high jinks amid the daily grind.
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Pup
Newark
Lee
Warren Harding
Jimmy Cannon
Cannon
Jesus Christ
Jim
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Central Islip
Thaw
Chicago
Jack Lail
Lair
Brown
James Whittaker
Doris Duke
New York State
Lawrence Quinn
Miss Duke
Inside a quirky newsroom misadventure in the city
A humorous collage traces newspaper life from quirky editor demands to a canary tragedy at Loew's theater. It pokes fun at journalism tropes with playful anecdotes about Quinn and Doris Duke, a jealous killer, and a misfired photo stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Whittaker
Jim
Doris Duke
Lawrence Quinn
Don
Jim Uurley
Tom Flanagan
Loew's Theatres
Loew's
Flanagan
Columbus Telegram ad embraces moral plea for peace and freedom
The Columbus Telegram issue from Monday November 4 1974 features a fragmented political message urging order and virtue. It highlights calls for freedom and national unity with references to a moral mandate and public sentiment.
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Columbus Telegram
Columbus
Nebraska
Secretive Across Clue Summary Puzzle Fragment
Fragmentary crossword style clues mix languages and names with scattered definitions. Names like Sherlock and Arthurian hints appear beside odd serifs and foreign terms, offering a dense but incomplete puzzle readout.
Impotence discussed in Dr Lamb column
Dear Dr Lamb explains impotence is a symptom not a diagnosis. Affected men may fear doctors and suffer in silence. Causes range from psychological factors to diabetes affecting nerves, with possible treatments and need for professional evaluation.
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Lawrence Wi
Lamb
DR. Lamb
Ove
P.O
Radio City
New York
N.Y
Ian
Hhs CapHegly
Hramantic
Republican political realignments loom after 1976 election
The piece analyzes potential GOP losses in the 1975 76 elections and the possible rise of third party movements. It notes Reagan and Wallace watching early results, New York Governor races with Hugh Carey challenging Malcolm Wilson, and the shifting population toward the West and Sunbelt influencing party dynamics.
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GOP
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Ronald Reagan
California
George Wallace
Alabama
Reagan
New York
New York City
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Hugh Carey
Malcolm
Reagan era uncertainties reshape 1976 California and national race
The piece maps 1976 political tensions with California leaning toward Edmund G. Brown Jr. if Reagan leaves, while Wallace and Kennedy weigh in on a liberal Democratic Congress. It weighs potential Senate flips, GOP prospects and voter turnout risks affecting a Reagan Wallace ticket and party fortunes.
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Ton
California
Edmund G. Brown, Jr
Ronald Reagan
George Wallace
Carey
Brown
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Sen
Henry Jackson
Washington
Wallace
New York
Too many straws in a wobbling election system
Washington urges fixes as political life grows unstable with eroding party bases and rising influence of big donors. The piece condemns self styled pure interest groups and notes independents' dwindling role and donor dependence while accusing activists of empty rhetoric and self serving aims.
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Washington
Public Interest Groups and the Politics of Smear
The piece critiques modern nonpartisan public interest groups and media bias arguing that attacks on candidates rely on distortions and personal smears. It warns that persistent one sided reporting risks harming reputations and deters honest candidates from seeking office.
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Sehlesinger
Henry Kissinger
Svern
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Jim Bishop
Tom
Grantland Rice
Ed Sullivan
Mary Pickford
Bart
Frasdom
Gad
Cato Weinaal
Andy
Berry's
Arlillerei Cina
Bainter
Luite
Henan
Ufpinnishlake
Dr.Lamb
John Chamberlain
Peter Dominick
Colorado
Henry Bellmnion
Oklahoma
Robert Dole
Kansas
Robert Packwood
Oregon
Milton Young
North Dakota
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Jake Gara
Salt Lake City
Utah
Garn
Wallace Bennett
LBM
Ray Cromley
Fischetti
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