Government Jobs Bill Seen as Giant Boondoggle
The $3.95 billion employment bill passed over Ford's veto is blamed for expanding government and hindering private sector job creation. Critics cite Hazlitt and call the program wasteful, arguing it reduces total production and diverts funds from productive use. Ford's veto was overridden.
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Fall mood across America and new beginnings begin
The nation welcomes fall as schools reopen and routines restart. Families adjust to students back in classrooms and work starts anew for farmers and young people entering college, technical training, or first jobs. The season brings optimism and fresh enterprise.
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Dr Billy Graham Salesman Supreme Joins The Telegram
The Telegram reports strong reader response to Dr Billy Graham’s appearance and notes growing support for contracting with his syndicate. The piece recalls Graham’s early Asheville days and compares him to other famed salesmen like Fulton Sheen and Norman Vincent Peale, praising his counseling approach. It also mentions Paul Harvey joining the Telegram next week.
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Mao’s Place in History Sealed by 30 Million Lost Lives
The New York Times editorial acknowledged Mao Tse-tung’s historical role but warned future judgment will be harsher. It traced a rise from a fragmented China to a sovereign power, yet condemned the price paid and the suppression of liberty, intellectual life, and dissent.
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Nation looks toward future with tempered optimism
Anthony Harrigan writes that the nation enjoys a smoother political climate and steadier economy after a rough recession. He notes renewed consumer confidence, housing activity, and shifted energy policy debates, while warning of Soviet threats and the need for a stronger Congress. September 21, 1928.
New York Bars Move Against Free Snacks In Public Places
New York state tightens sanitary code to ban reservice of food in public bars and eateries. Westchester County ahead on cracking down for nuts pretzels and crackers, with city officials wary of enforcement while bar staff resist steps.
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Teamsters Attack Coors Boycott Ad Amid Labor Debate
A readers’ commentary targets an ad urging a Coors boycott during Labor Day. It defends Coors as supporting American workers while accusing Teamsters bosses of divisive politics and pushing higher labor costs that hinder youth hiring. The piece dismisses the boycott as frivolous.
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Barbs By Phil Pastoret
A columnist notes that certainty invites the other side to speak, warns of a contradictory "mailperson" in new language, and describes a spooky shop atmosphere that feels like Halloween.
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