Gas shortage debate and NFIB probe prompts fuel tax talk
The piece questions the gasoline shortage claim while President Nixon's proposal of a four to five cent gasoline tax to curb inflation is weighed. NFIB president Wilson Johnson orders a 300 man field effort to study the situation among independent petrol retailers and distributors as FTC investigations linger with no clear conclusions. The writer notes public skepticism about shortages and hints at broader economic tensions.
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Chauvinist Pig Or Not New York Opinion Sparks Backlash
AP columnist opines on male chauvinist labels and a rising female liberal wave. He argues some women seek equality and war between the sexes, urging mutual respect and affection while noting a new hybrid female demanding galantry yet career parity and deference in everyday life.
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Continentals Bill Ties to Investment Firm Exposed
Senate Banking actions reveal Continental Investment Corporation benefiting from mutual fund and brokerage cross dealings. John Horne, once Sen Sparkman aide, drafted amendments to extend advantage until 1976. Sparkman’s informal help bypassed rules. Waddell and Reed cited by the SEC for antifraud violations surrounding these arrangements. Petersen's Plight notes potential testimony in Watergate probes. Darrell Trent embarks on a final government trip before Office of Emergency Preparedness shutdown.
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Yourtown Conventions a Big Business Opportunity
The piece notes conventions attract billions nationwide with fifty million attendees expected this year. It explains planners use space-age prep, testing hotels, transit, and local services to maximize appeal, while crime and weather data shape recommendations and town ranking.
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Wall Street expands service with bank stock plans
Banks like Chase Manhattan and Security Pacific offer to deduct small amounts from customers' checking accounts to pool funds for monthly stock purchases from a set list of 25 securities. Customers pay brokerage fees and a 5 percent bank charge, choosing the stock themselves. The move mirrors earlier monthly investment plans, aiming to improve record-keeping and service for small investors amid a volatile market.
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