FTC Considers Conglomerate Mergers Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
In Our Opinion critiques the FTC for extending merger scrutiny beyond industry peers to broad conglomerates. The piece notes limited disclosure, hints at an aged bakery owner facing inheritance taxes, declining local population, and reduced revenue. It questions whether the commission would allow a non baker firm like U S Steel to acquire a bakery, illustrating consolidation concerns.
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Identity Game a y Hal Boyle
A playful column questions what people are before who they are, offering a self quiz about human nature. It probes honesty, conscience, and behavior with cheeky prompts to reveal if one is overly normal or inhuman, ending by asking readers to identify themselves.
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New York
Today In History December 7 highlights from the year 1941
The entry recalls Pearl Harbor attack on this date in 1941 and other events through history. Delaware ratified the Constitution in 1787, Madison elected in 1808, Rainbow Division arrived in France in 1917, Hoover refused protesters in 1931, a fatal hotel fire in Atlanta in 1948, Pearl Harbor monument dedication in 1955, Berlin and Bolivia events, and recent antiwar demonstrations with mass arrests.
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James Madison
France
Herbert Hoover
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Atlanta
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Belivian
New York
Nixon and Rockefeller Friction Amid GOP Unity Struggles
President elect Nixon and Governor Rockefeller clash over campaign roles and strategy, revealing rifts between liberal and conservative GOP wings. Rockefeller, angry over cabinet prospects and consultation, refused U.N. posting, risking unity as Thurmond and Agnew align against northern liberals.
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Ron Ziegler
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South Carolina
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Mark Hatfield
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John Lindsay
New York
MEW
Housing and Urban Development
HEW
Eisenhower
Nelson
United States
U.N
Rededication of the American Legion Urged by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey urges a 1960 rededication of the American Legion to Americanism. He lauds past bravery and warns of erosion of Legion preeminence while praising renewed activity, calls for outreach to new members, civic participation, and education on national identity amid domestic unrest.
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Corry Board Elects Graham President in Reorganization
In a special meeting at the Junior High, Corry Board of Education elected Luke E. Graham president as enrollment declines alter the district’s plans for the next February term. District 10 candidates also met, with Mrs. B C Barnes presiding at the West Wayne street event.
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Corry
Edwin Schneider
City Hall Questions and Taxes Rant Letter
A mailed letter to the Corry Pennsylvania City Engineer rails at government taxes and regulations. It lists numerous taxes and licenses and argues officials are not paid by free services but by taxpayers. The piece ends with a sharp critique of political promises and public officials.
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