Oil and Cuba issues shadow Carter energy plan
The piece critiques President Carter's energy package as a hidden tax with little benefit to citizens and questions its funding use. It notes GOP concerns about exploring oil, potential government involvement, and uncertain paths for revenues, while highlighting drilling activity in Western New York and comments from oil industry figures. It also reports on U.S. covert Cuba reconnaissance shifts, Cuban negotiations, and narcotics allegations linked to Panamanian officials, with investigators evaluating informant credibility.
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Halt U-2s over Cuba and Mondale horse incident
The article notes attempts for anonymous testimony on Capitol Hill by a Panamanian informant about U-2s over Cuba, and reports that Vice President Mondale’s daughter Eleanor and her horse Junior caused a trespass near the Naval Observatory. Mondale pledged no repeat and Navy officials cited no comment on the horse.
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Growing Up Then and Now in a Kid's World
A nostalgic reminiscence traces childhood from long pants to knickers and schoolyard dares. It recalls pranks like dunked clothes and swinging books, simple games, and the rare fear of a sharp razor strap. The piece notes fewer rules and a gentler world for kids then.
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Bondmatic saves: Sylvia Porter urges saving from increased pay
Sylvia Porter explains that 15 million workers earning over 16 500 in 1977 will see Social Security deductions cease briefly, creating extra take home pay. She advocates directing payroll savings to 1.5 Savings bonds via the BondaMatic program until year end, a move she calls wise for building a nest egg.
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Bond-a-matic savings plan final payoff details and guidance
An article explains Bond-a-Matic, a payroll deduction program to buy U.S. Savings Bonds as Social Security deductions end. It outlines eligibility for earners over 16,500, weekly savings at various income levels, signup timing, transfer options at year end, and ownership rates among higher income families.
Tribute to Tom Ferris A famed press agent and journalist
Jim Bishop recalls Tom Ferris a Belfast born diarist and promoter famed for daring publicity stunts He helped launch a hotel campaign with an invisible fish tank and planned a retirement dream tour Ferris near death still chased deadlines and a book titled The Red Limit dedicated to family members
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