Cancer funding debate links science to politics
An opinion piece argues federal cancer research funding fell under President Nixon, drawing public concern. Sen Edward Kennedy and allies push for an independent national cancer authority while Nixon pledges a $332 million plan to accelerate cures, amid political maneuvering and voter sentiment.
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Democratic Party
Edward Kennedy
National Cancer Authority
Democratic Congress
Nixon
United States
Congress
Heart Change Ignites Social Reform, Says Preacher
The speaker argues that social and economic problems stem from the heart rather than sin alone. He cites deceit, impurity, greed and intolerance as root cause and promotes regeneration through Christ as the path to peace and improved social order.
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V.S
Christ
Post Office Aims for Balanced Budget In New System
The piece outlines a planned shift from the Post Office Department to the U S Postal Service with rate hikes and management reforms aimed at ending years of deficits. First class stamps rise 6 to 8 cents and other classes see increases as the service moves toward efficiency and financial self sufficiency. A woman reports buying six cent stamps ahead of the Sunday rate change.
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U. S. Postal Service
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Stolen Food Stamp Ring Under Scrutiny in Government Report
Washington expose claims the Agriculture Department bungled a two year probe into stolen food stamps worth over 1 million dollars. It highlights wasted overtime and scarce follow ups while detailing alleged mafia links and undercover schemes across Kentucky West Virginia Alabama Ohio and Illinois with several suspects unnamed or at large.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Nathaniel “Tully
Kossack
Kentucky
Wayne Likens
West Virginia
Huntsville
Ala
Roanoke
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Charleston
W. Va
Justice Department
Agriculure Department
Miss Point Mallard Seeks Miss Alabama Contender
A regional Miss Alabama contest offers scholarships totaling thousands of dollars. Area juniors and seniors between 18 and 28 who study or work in Morgan Limestone Lawrence Franklin counties are invited to enter the May 28 regional competition for a shot at representing Alabama in Miss America.
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Point Mallard
Alabama
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Franklin
You Could Be This Girl In Decatur Mail Campaign
Marshall or Jackson counties readers invited to write to Miss Point Mallard at Box 1668 Decatur Alabama 35601. The notice seeks participation or response in a local promotion or pageant context.
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Marshall
Jackson Counties
Miss Point Mallard
Decatur
Ala
European troop cuts threaten NATO stability and peace
Viewpoint argues U S forces in Europe should not be halved as it would endanger NATO deterrence. It warns that reduced ground troops could push reliance on nuclear power, risking a return to nuclear confrontation and Soviet pressure in Europe.
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Congress
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
Soviet Union
NATO
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Bcan
Krto
Sen
Stanley Resor
Army
Farge
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