Kilpatrick backs McCarthy against Common Cause
Columnist James J. Kilpatrick applauds Gene McCarthy for retorting to Common Cause and urges public figures to reject press inquisitions and hostile campaigning. He criticizes evasive tactics while defending the right to campaign freely within law and calls for more influential voices to demand open government rules.
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Gene McCarthy
Common Cause
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NAACP's long arc and leadership transition through years
The NAACP grew from earlier Black civil rights groups and shaped U S race policy through court battles. Under Roy Wilkins the group led legal advances until a 1990s shift, with Dr W Montague Cobb becoming president and a new executive director sought after Wilkins retires.
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National Assn. of Colored Women
Washington
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National Urban League
NAACP
United States
W. Montague Cobb
Howard University
Wilkins
Walter White
White
Roy Wilkins
Insurance losses surge as 1975 shocks casualty sector
The Berge Istra sinking themes a year of heavy losses for insurers. Lloyds faces about 13 million in liability from the Norwegian vessel and its Brazil iron ore cargo, with total claims likely surpassing 27 million. A. M. Best notes 4.2 billion underwriting losses in 1975, driven by inflation, rising auto repairs, medical costs, and soaring product liability suits.
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Lloyds of London
Lloyds
A. M. Best Co
Best
Alexander Auerbach
Los Angeles Times
Lability Insurance
Public Reacts To State Of The Union Speech
In the Nixon era White House image makers shaped pro government letters on Vietnam China and Watergate and released totals to a skeptical press. Ford era letters were lighter yet showed spontaneous praise and sharp criticisms. A Minnesota letter mocked House Speaker Albert while others praised Ford and attacked Social Security tax hikes and inflation.
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China
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Low Profile in Angola Policy Sparks Debate
The author argues for a cautious stance in Angola, warning against bold intervention. He recalls Cold War episodes and Rhodesia to illustrate limits of U.S. action, endorsing a prudential approach while reserving options for decisive naval or Marine measures if needed.
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Angola
Massage Parlors Move Into National Spotlight
Washington debates a bill to regulate or ban massage parlors amid claims of growing industry. Dr Heinrich Applebaum reports no medical proof of health benefits beyond psychosomatic effects, finding no illness reduction and noting mixed outcomes for back trouble bursitis and tennis elbow among clients.
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United States
Heinrich Applebaum
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