Travel calendar musts give readers yearn for escapes
The New York Times markets travel musts from rattlesnake races in Opp Alabama to odd museums in Old Lyme Connecticut and Wonalancet New Hampshire. It hints many attractions may be sidelined by energy woes turning trips into rare ventures.
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Paris
Vienna
Myrtle Beach
New York Times
Ala
Breaux Bridge
Old Lyme
Conn
Wonalancet
N.H
Canaan
Derita
Davidson
Times
Poor Split By Cracky Word
The piece humorously questions aging in America as the average age rises toward 34 by 2000 and the population under 15 grows relative to those over 60. It muses on a youth-filled era and warns that older generations will push back against the rising tide of youth.
Cooking Under the Hood: An Engine Roast Warning
A satirical note from the Twin City Sentinel mocks reviving engine cookery. It warns of dangers and impracticality of foil wrapped meals under exhaust manifolds while suggesting safer fuel saving via exercise and body heat.
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Fiat
AT&T dividend question from elderly investors
The Knoxville Journal notes a query from an elder AT&T shareholder asking for higher dividends. AT&T replies that current dividends meet federal guidelines, but a rise might occur if 1974 earnings justify it. The piece argues shareholders, especially small ones, deserve relief as living costs rise.
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The
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Paperwork burden on businessmen to slow forms shrink smoking
Editorial notes the 6000 government forms burden business, costing 18 to 50 million annually, with a proposed moratorium on new forms and a joint push by the Senate Subcommittee and the OMB to cut or combine forms, easing paper shortages and bureaucracy.
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Senate
White House
Roy Ash
OMB
Senate Select Committee
Who's Making The Money in Meat Trade?
An editorial questions profit in the meat industry, noting butchers, wholesalers, meatpackers, and ranchers all claim no profit while suggesting there is money somewhere. The piece humorously imagines cows buying bonds and gold stocks.
Transplanting a Family to Madrid A Year Abroad
William F. Freeman reports on his family's year in Madrid opening another firm office. They describe Spain's Catholic state role and limited Protestant activity, the Community Church of Madrid, and Cuban refugee work. Currency, banking, and shopping differ. checks are rare, and large peseta notes require cash handling and frequent bank visits. The family adapts with Spanish lessons, language gaps, and mixed impressions of Spanish life and people.
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William F. Freeman
Madrid
Spain
U.S
States
Time Magazine
Bev
Europe
Christmas Tree bill taints Christmas tax breaks in Congress
Washington commentary accuses lobbyists of using a Vietnam veterans aid bill as cover to push hidden favors for chemical firms auto dealers distillers and others. It notes amendments by Sen. Hansen for depleted trona ore and stockholder tax relief plus a Netherlands Antilles tax carveout aided by White House aide Deane Hinton and lobbyist Leonard Silverstein.
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Washington
Indochina
Congress
House
Senate
Clifford Hansen
R-Wyo
Hansen
Allied Chemical
FMC
Stauffer Chemical
Texas Gulf Corp
Gaylord Nelson
White House
U.S
Netherlands Antilles
Antilles
Leonard Silverstein
Deane Hinton
Silverstein
Exxon
Aruba
Hinton
Treasury Department
House Ways and
Wilbur Mills
Santa Claus
Pilot Voices On Midway Prospects In Letter To Editor
A reader argues Midway Airport should be expanded and secured. He asserts flying skill and instructor guidance matter for safe landings, recounts personal Cessna 182 experience, and suggests localities like High Point or Davidson County would welcome investment if federal funds are avoided.
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Midway Airport
Ven Carver
Joe Berrier
Midway
Oil profits debate refuted by API official Hart
Robert R. Hart of the American Petroleum Institute counters Jack Anderson's claim of excessive oil profits. He cites FTC and Fortune data showing oil profits lag or grow slowly versus other industries, notes 1972 lows, 12 month period gains of 10.5 percent, and estimates up to $150 billion needed by 1980 to fuel exploration, pipelines, refineries, and distribution.
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Mr. Anderson
First National City Bank of New York
Anderson
Business Week
Federal Trade Commission
Wall Street Journal
U.S
Robert R. Hart
American Petroleum Institute
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Knoxville Journal
Nashville
Mr. Ash
Sen. McIntyre
Rocky Mount
Evening Telegram
Holt McPherson Enterprise
Freeman
Hock
WEAT
SAS
Senator Hansen
Silerstein
Jack Anderson
FTC
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