Discomfort Index Up 13.4 Per Cent
The column discusses rising inflation and unemployment in 1971, noting the 7.2 percent price rise and 6.2 percent unemployment. It cites Okun's discomfort index, critiques the Nixon administration's tax and spending stance, and highlights widening gaps for veterans and minority workers with a 1953 comparison noting 2.9 percent unemployment and 0.6 percent inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Okun
Johnson
Brookings Institution
White House
Federal Reserve System
Nixon
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
Tell Me Why Paper Invention And History
The item explains paper origin with Chinese invention about 1800 years ago and spread to Arabia Europe and Italy. It notes wood pulp use only in Europe by mid 19th century and describes sheet formation from fibers and water drying followed by pressing. It presents puzzles and notes a winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Stanish
Southington
Conn
China
Arabia
Europe
Spain
Italy
Germany
France
Netherlands
England
Julie and Carol Entertain in Starry Lincon Center Taping
Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett shared a Lincoln Center stage during a CBS TV special taping with Totie Fields and Virginia Graham providing parts, a correction then settling on Fields. The feature blends their comedic and musical talents amid showbiz chatter and fashion notes.
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Earl Wilson
New York
Julie Andrews
Carol Burnett
Lincoln Center Philharmonic Hall
CBS
Miss Andrews
Miss Burnett
Totie Fields
Virginia Graham
Julie
Carol
Leonard Bernstein
Eddie's Father star Bill Bixby wed Brenda Benet
Hollywood confirms Bill Bixby the widowed father on The Courtship of Eddie's Father married Brenda Benet in a July 4 Malibu ceremony. The news ends his long bachelor image and marks a new personal milestone for the actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Eddie
Bill Bixby
Bixby
Brenda Benet
Malibu
BBC Apology Over Carr Remarks Broadcast
The BBC apologizes for derogatory statements about Employment Secretary Robert Carr in a radio news report aired last month. Carr protested after a January bomb explosion at his home was reported and an underground paper's condoning statement was included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Broadcasting Corp
Robert Carr
Carr
BBC
Actors and films draw the spotlight this week
Alan Bates returns to nude controversy in Go-Between following Women in Love. Fred Finkelhoff develops Football the Lombardi Way TV series to be narrated by George C. Scott. Willard the rat driven horror film sparks a sequel. Michael Douglas plans guitar in Summertree with a recording offer. Buddy Greco loses 25 pounds on an organic diet.
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Alan Bates
Fred Finkelhoff
George C. Scott
Willard
Michael Douglas
I Buddy Greco
Field Enterprises, Inc
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