Lower speeds and premiums eyed after Rhode Island move
The piece notes Governor Shapp’s interest in adopting Rhode Island style insurance cuts and lower speed limits in Pennsylvania. It argues 50 mph limits could reduce accidents and premium costs, while lamenting past delays and urging permanent lower limits.
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Shaky budgets signal downturn across households and firms
American business and households face weak finances as liabilities exceed assets and credit tightens. Merrill Lynch notes parallels to 1969 70, with rising short term borrowings and cash low in relation to current liabilities. Household debt and mortgage payments rise alongside non installment credit. A separate 1972 disclosure recounts a White House covert probe of Cuban exile physician Enrique Huertas, led by E Howard Hunt, with ties to Watergate era aides.
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White House optics questioned in Plumbers era probes
The column names several alleged White House intelligence concerns and Nixon era episodes. It references Colson, Hunt, Marumoto, and Huerta, noting possible undisclosed probes by a covert group and touching on Watergate links. It also cites Rebozo profits and Pentagon car use by brass families. The narrative includes the 555th Air Force Band Spain tour mishap and fish service controversy.
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Anti New Year Cynic Reflects On 1973 And 1974
A private New Year reflection by Milton Kaplan recounts memories of friends who died, career milestones, and personal habits as he resists the traditional celebration. He notes plans for a cruise with Mrs. Bishop, writing a long book, and the hopefulness he associates with 1974 amid politics and everyday humor. He mentions friends from King Features Syndicate and a busy family with grandchildren.
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Rodney Dangerfield rose again after two name changes
AP reports Rodney Dangerfield, born Jack Roy in Babylon New York, rose from small club comic to television staple after a 12 year gap. He wrote 10 000 to 15 000 jokes, owns Dangerfield's in Manhattan worth about 5250000, and appeared on Carson 40 times and Dean Martin shows.
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