Easterlin survey ties wealth to happiness across nations
The piece critiques a NSF funded Puerto Rico study and Easterlin's cross country survey, arguing money buys happiness in many cases. It contrasts rich vs poor happiness and notes Americans’ expectations may dampen happiness in wealthier nations. A second focus reports White House stance against renewed rent controls after decontrol.
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National Science Foundation
Puerto Rico
Richard A. Easterlin
Easterlin
Guatamela
Guatamala
Laplander
Easterfin
Nixon era rent bill clashes with White House over subsidies
The Senate backed a rent central bill 50 to 38 despite White House objections, with House approval expected. The piece notes discontent among Spanish-Americans over Nixon era promises, funds channeled via HEW HUD and OEO, and key figures Sanchez and Villareal losing posts after backing the drive. It also reports a salary funded Latinos outreach and a mustache removal incident in the Sixth Armored Cavalry during inaugural duties, including Lt. Col. Graves and the unnamed enlisted man.
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Senate
White House
House
News ethics and a burst of crimes from the wastebasket
A columnist recalls discarding a Teletyped Associated Press item about a Wheaton girl’s murder suspect and a separate Florida bank robbery. He argues news focus shapes crime awareness and reveals several other cases: a grocery-cart bludgeon linked to evidence, a Bellingham kidnapping caught by helicopter, and a Carterville embezzler who failed to escape.
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Associated Press
Wheaton, II
Corry Meagan pool plans delayed amid city concerns
In Corry twenty years ago the recreation committee postponed a public fundraiser of 125000 for an Mead Park outdoor pool citing cost pressures from a new school sewage plant and summer industrial expansion. Meantime housing starts and a Modern Home promotion proceed with local builders. The Corry Jamestown volleyball team won the city title with four straight wins over Ajax.
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Special Recreation Committee
Mead Park
Corry Jamestown
Ajax
Economy out of control by John Cunniff
A provocative AP analysis on consumer power as food costs rise and energy supply strains test shopper resolve. It notes rising habits, the push against spend, and the shift to informed decision making, with emphasis on regulation, advertising pressures, and the evolving consumer role in modern markets.
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Virginia
John Cunniff
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A.Q. Mowbray
General Motors
U.S. Steel
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Carlos Villareal
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Donald Nixon
Ricardo Montalban
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