Opinion on economy and reform calls for budget cuts
A reader critique argues inflation cannot be tamed by phased policies and urges government belt tightening. It urges trimming overstaffed agencies and reducing duplicative publications to curb spending and restore fiscal discipline. Washington notes cite the EEOC chair’s ouster amid ATT settlements and Civil Rights policy shifts under Nixon era politics.
Patent lobby presses White House on antitrust exemptions
The article reports patent lawyers led by Ted Bowes pressed the White House to grant antitrust exemptions that could legalize price fixing and market divisions. Justice Department warns such changes could harm efforts against illegal and anticompetitive conduct while Commerce hints small patent owners may gain, though large conglomerates stand to gain most. It also notes H.R. Haldeman’s post-Watergate activities including a boating incident and a light-issue warning from Harbor Island police.
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Remembering the past through memory sifting concrete nostalgia
New York memories reflect a filter that softens sadness and brightens cheerful yesterdays. The piece notes how life seemed simpler with affordable homes, modest mortgages, and the national pastime of baseball. It contrasts earlier times with today’s concerns and questions whether such days can endure.
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Negotiations at Aero Supply stall as week nears end
Corry reports indicate an Aero Supply strike talks may not occur till late in the week as union and management officials show no meeting imminent. Local officers are in New York for a directors meeting and festival plans proceed with a potato festival prize draw valued between 1500 and 2000 dollars.
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Learning from Indians in Welfare and Politics Debate
A discussion questions extending federal welfare to all American Indians beyond reservations and critiques 140 years of policy. It cites the Snyder Act, Census findings, and Civil Rights Commission remarks, arguing Indians remain the poorest group despite government efforts. It contrasts Indian aid with bank driven investment plans affecting stock brokers. The article notes high Indian funding and governance. It includes New York banking and brokerage tensions over automated investment services and commissions.
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