Opinion: anti-American welfare critique on foreign policy
The column argues the federal government funds and subsidizes many nations, selling wheat to Russia at low prices who resells to India for profit. It notes a Kissinger led survey in five cities showing public confusion over U.S. stance abroad and distrust of Russia, while questioning foreign policy goals. The piece contends the approach appears illogical and inconsistent.
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Russia
India
State Department
United States
Kissinger
Minneapolis
Pittsburgh
Africa
Million Lottery Winners Show Perils of Sudden Wealth
A Durbin era collection notes how winners across the country, from a New York family to Rosa Grayson in Washington and Paul Seilhamer in Maryland, saw fortunes fuel quarrels, divorces, lawsuits, and vanished lives. Despite luck, many lose grip as money triggers ruinous choices and family breakdowns.
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Rosa Grayson
Washington
Rosa
Jack Anderson Over Gasoline Price Assertions
A letter critiques Jack Anderson for error of omission and commission in claiming unleaded gas costs more to produce and that all firms violate FEA pricing rules. It cites Bonner Moore study showing unleaded costs about two and a half cents higher and explains FEA ceilings permit a one cent differential, with January 1978 data showing leaded at 57.7 cents and unleaded at 62.7 cents.
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Jack Errs
Jack Anderson
FEA
Bonner and Moore Associates, Inc
American Petroleum Institute
Anderson
Federal Energy Administration
Fire hazards loom as Christmas trees spark fires nationwide
A news item warns that roughly 1,700 fires linked to Christmas trees may occur this year. It cites insurance officials urging proper handling, including buying fresh trees, keeping water, and placing trees away from heat sources to prevent fire and loss.
Christmas Fire Safety and Oil Gas Rate Clash
Public fire safety tips warn against hazards from Christmas trees and lighting. Advice covers UL labels, weatherproof cords, noncombustible decorations, and emergency planning. The piece links to a separate report alleging a Fifth Circuit impropriety involving oil and gas stock interests and a pending rate increase by the Federal Power Commission.
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Federal Power Commission
Court battle over FPC ruling draws oil and consumer lawyers
A tense filing race unfolds as oil companies and consumer lawyers prepare for U S appellate action amid suspected improprieties. William Braun reports secret observers and timing errors as petitions flood in at noon.
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Washington
New Orleans
William Braun
House Commerce Committee
Stiebing
Braun
Sonoco
Tenneco
Superior
FPC
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