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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
2
The piece argues Pennsylvania's $180 per carton cigarette tax tempts bootleggers, potentially costing $30 million yearly. Bootlegging ranks behind narcotics for organized crime profits. A lower or uniform national tax could curb smuggling and reduce enforcement costs, with possible federal action to close interstate price gaps.
The article cites confidential White House minutes showing President Ford defending Ambassador Graham Martin while internal records suggest Martin bungled the Vietnam evacuation. It notes April strategy sessions, Kissinger briefings, and the limited numbers saved amid bribes and embassy delays.
Paul Harvey discusses the 1976 Bicentennial wave of commemorative items. Publishers flood the market with Colonial America books while entrepreneurs create red white and blue lawn chairs mats and private mints. ARBA worries about commercialism, yet competition spurs new birthday novelties. Local groups may shine by outdoing each other with celebrations and mementos.
TV space adventure Space: 1999 from ITC is set for Septumber U.S. rollout in 101 markets with 24 episodes at 275000 dollars each. Abe Mandell asserts strong pre sales and expects network interest for 1976 77 as space buffs flock to new sci fi after Star Trek.
Thomas Murphy of General Motors warns a growing distrust of business could push toward national economic planning. He argues profit supports workers, schools and services, while layoffs in Detroit ripple nationwide. Detroit forecasters differ on 1975 recovery, risking jobs and local economies.
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