Opinion study previews 1969 economy and pitfalls
The National Securities & Research Co summarizes 1968 as a year of shocks and transition, shifting from government stimulus to civilian demand with consumer spending and housing leading growth. It foresees a gradual 1969 upturn, modest economic gains, and risks from international markets and conflicts. GNP is projected at $917 billion, up 6 percent from 1968.
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National Securities & Research Co&g
New York
Czechoslovakia
Paris
Vietnam
Middle East
Federal Reserve Board
Astroball to crown New Year in Houston Astrohall
A promotional plan envisions an Astroball in the Astrodome area to cap the bluebonnet bowl. Duke Ellington, Les Brown, and Joe Tex would headline a Houston New Year Eve event in an air conditioned Astrohall with $12.50 admission and $150 for tables. The publicist touts lavish festivities and beverages, urging readers to Houston for a high end party.
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Times Square
Roy Hoffheinz
Houston Astrodome
Duke Ellington
Les Brown
Firehouse
Joe Tex
Roy
Texas
Houston
Answering hearts and faith on transplant ethics
Billy Graham argues medical science is from God and transplants bless the living. He cites faith and prayer, notes the temple of the Holy Spirit, and supports organ donation after death as noble. He views medicine as beneficial to mankind and aligning with Jesus’ healing spirit.
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Holy
Jesus
Blount to Nixon Cabinet Seen as Diamond Shine
The piece praises Winton Blount of Montgomery as a strong pick for the Nixon Administration, noting his potential to reform the Post Office Department and the cabinet’s promise on paper. It contrasts the Johnson era’s high employment with the challenges ahead in national and international affairs.
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George Andrews
Black Belt
Winton Blount
Rep. Andrews
Blount
Nixon
Johnson
Montgomery
Post Office Department
Onassis
Herb Brownell
HHH
Teddy
Hubert Humphrey
Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Democratic Party
Humphrey
LBJ
Kennedy
New York City
Commodore
Larry O’brien
Kenneth O'Donnell
O’brien
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Minnesota
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
Joan of Arc
Franco
Onassis Buys Geneva Bank Amid Swiss Secret Accounts Scandal
Washington column reports Aristotle Onassis acquired Banque de Depots in Geneva as NY U.S. Attorney Morgenthau pursues Americans using secret Swiss accounts to dodge taxes and securities laws. The bank allegedly handled illicit gold trades behind the Iron Curtain and concealed stock speculators.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Aristotle Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis
New York
U.S
Robert Morgenthau
Morgenthau
Banque de Depots
Tangiers
Few Diplomatic Goals In Transition By James Reston
In the transition between Johnson and Nixon, cabinet members risk careless remarks on television. Clark Clifford and David Kennedy stirred Saigon and markets with candid views on war and diplomacy, while Nixon sought quiet from aides. The piece surveys how public talk can mislead policy during this fragile period.
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James Reston
New York Times News Service
New York
Clark Clifford
Paris
United States
North Vietnam
Clifford
David Kennedy
Kennedy
Hanoi
Washington
Saigon
U.S
Israel
Nixon
Middle East
The
Pennsylvania
William Scranton
America
Charlie Wilson
Eisenhower
General Motors
Prayer Forbid 60 God Our Father
A prayer from John Marvin Rast of Columbia S C Methodist religious editor urges daily gratitude. He asks readers to see Thy gifts in ordinary life and routine tasks, embracing the presence and grace in everyday experiences.
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John Marvin Rast
Columbia, S. C
The Little Woman Decatur Daily Publication Details
The Decatur Daily notes publication schedule and origin in Decatur Alabama. It lists the newspaper name The Little Woman, publisher Ten nees Valley Printing Co and associated service details and subscription rates.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee
the Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O
Ala
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