Inflation and debt criticisms shape a Philadelphia letter
In a Philadelphia Daily News opinion letter, the author argues U S heavy debt and inflation burden wage earners and the elderly, critiques federal spending and revenue sharing, and urges readers to write to President Nixon and Congress to demand budget restraint and reduced taxes. The piece cites deficits, a $455 billion national debt, and calls for states funding autonomy.
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Independence Hall
Nixon
Congress
Philadelphia Daily News
Disarmament orders tighten as JCS curb public talk
The Joint Chiefs of Staff issue stern orders to quiet disarmament comment amid SALT talks with Russia. Earlier orders bar public remarks by DoD officials on any SALT aspect, with a fresh reminder issued last month.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Laird
Department of Defense
Joint Chiefs
DOD
Frisbee signals new direction in school physical education
The piece notes a shift under the Kennedy era toward individual athletic activities over team sports. It cites Utah's push for bowling skating skiing tennis and swimming and cites experts from the Utah Board of Education and the American Medical Association. It highlights the Rutgers versus Princeton Frisbee match as an example of an after school sport that can be pursued independently.
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Council On Physical Fitness
John F. Kennedy
Utah
Hair Styles and the Silent Roar of Men in the Mirror
A man recounts his first haircut at a stylist after decades of standard male hair. He notes social shifts as men abandon traditional attire and embrace bold grooming, while confronting self consciousness during the hair dryer episode. He reflects on gender norms and the urge to project confidence.
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Homburg
Christmas postscripts by Hal Boyle
New York AP humor column reflects on Christmas remarks the day after. Lines poke fun at family quirks and holiday fatigue, noting the seasonal grind and the oddities of celebrating with evergreen cheer.
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New York
Hal Boyle
Gas utility approves gas use for 175 Corry families
In Corry, 175 households that filed for natural gas heating in the past 18 months were granted permission by Pennsylvania Gas Company, easing restrictions from May 10, 1951. Also noted were a Christmas Eve birth at Corry Memorial Hospital and a 90th birthday celebration for E C Hemingway with family gathering planned.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Corry Memorial Hospital
Louis Hanna
Wayne Street
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