Guest editorial questions happiness in public spending trend
The Wall Street Journal critique cites Anthony Lewis of the New York Times arguing Britain’s heavy public spending creates a happy society. It notes a Gallup poll showing British desire to emigrate and low American emigration interest, questioning the columnist’s conclusions.
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Anthony Lewis
New York Times
London
America
Lewis
Britain
U.S
Gallup
Mr. Lewis
Wall Strest Journal
Food price rise blamed on regulation and inefficiency
A Commerce Department survey links rising grocery costs to farm price fluctuations and 2000 federal rules. It cites transportation delays, spoilage losses, and industry fear of anti trust actions as factors. Agriculture Secretary Butz advocates free market farm policy to curb costs. The piece critiques U.S. regulation and subsidies, arguing government remains a major dinner guest.
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Presiden Nixon
Commerce Department
Savey
Agriculture
Earl Butz
New Zealand: A Look at a Crowded, Rich Island Nation
Jenkin Lloyd Jones surveys New Zealand's twin islands noting diverse geography from deserts to fjords, strong welfare state traits, high taxes, and a culture open to British immigration yet wary of rapid global changes. He highlights labor tensions, industrial limits, and a tourism push as the country grapples with Europe bound markets and eventual competition with Japan.
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Islands
Auckland
Henry
New
Paul Harvey Sees AMA exposed for medical missteps
Paul Harvey discusses a self exposition by the American Medical Association revealing doctors’ alcohol and narcotic dependencies and psychiatric disorders. He notes the AMA’s shift toward public accountability, licensing sanctions, and calls for reform amid criticism of overprotective traditions.
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Paul Harvey
AMA
Letters on Amigo neglect trigger reader compassion
Hayward letters recount sadness over Amigo the horse, lament care neglect, praise veterinary intervention, and urge accountability for owners. They reference a prior pony case and question community involvement, noting fear may hinder reporting and urging empathy for animals and their guardians.
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Amigo
Paper Reporter
Peldibor
Roctor
Gyo
Spay Clinic Plans Stir Community Debate
Mrs. E. Brown advocates low cost or free spaying and neutering clinics to curb the dog and cat overpopulation. She calls for updated animal control, possible licensing changes, and long range planning with public support, noting conscientious owners are penalized under the current system.
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E. Brown
Lindquist ‘Hayward
Thrift store theft at Largo causes community sorrow
The writer laments a theft at a thrift shop named Largo run by LARC volunteers during the holidays. They emphasize the volunteers' dedication and hours donated to aid children and others, and question the thief's motives and need for the stolen items.
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LARGO
Ladies Aid
Larcs
Governors hopefuls spark 1974 campaign rumors
The column surveys likely contenders for California’s 1974 governor race. Democrats named include Joe Alioto and Edmund G. Jerry Brown Jr, with George Moscone and Jerome Waldie also venturing. Republicans loom with Bob Finch Houston Flournoy Ed Reinecke Evelle Younger and others eyeing offices.
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Joe Altoto
San Francisco
Edmund G
Jerry) Brown, Jr
Pat
Jerry
Assembly
Bob Moretti
Reagan
Moretti
Morelli
George Moscone
Jerome Waldie
Antioch
Oakland
Bob Finch
Younger
Bob Monagan
John Veneman
HEW
Floyd Wakefiold
Downey
Bill Bagley
San Rafael
Flournoy
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Los Angeles
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Milford Sound
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Alps
Alaska
Great Lakes
Taupo
Te Anau
Wakatipa
Wanuka
Antipodes
United Kingdom
Europe
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Godfather
America Medical Assa
The
American Medical Assn
Association of Physicians
Old American Medical Assa
Wealey Hall
House of Delegates
Cincinnati
Asso
Ciation
Council On Mental Health
Board of Trustees
Asia
Charleston
Itas
J. Sedwick Hayward
Bus Walton
Babylon
Sacramento
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