Government aims and wealth in the United States
The piece discusses long standing aims of government to redistribute wealth via public programs and taxation while preserving capitalism. It cites Congressman Preyer on a one third government to two thirds private sector balance, notes growth of government since World War II, and questions the risk to liberty if growth is unchecked.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Richardson Preyer
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Ervin
Preyer
Shirley Williams
Labor
Britain
Australia
City Council Eyes Morals Regulation of Massage Parlors
The council debated regulating massage parlors amid frustration and moral concerns. Councilman Bob Wells and Roy Culler defended or criticized the move, arguing the regulation aims to close operations and ease YMCA issues. Legal experts warned a court challenge is likely, while operators may accept some regulation but resist shutdown.
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Bob Wells
Roy Culler
Council
Britain Contemplates Referendum On Common Market Membership
Britain faces a raucous referendum on staying in or leaving the Common Market. Moderates push for continued membership while extremists call for a pullout. Noted voices include Lord Beaumont cautioning against foreign affinity and Anthony Benn arguing that EU laws override Parliament, with Shirley Williams urging continued market participation for democracy.
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London
Britain
de Gaulle
Common Market
Anthony Wedgwood Benn
Australia Visit Reflects On Society And Strikes
A five week Rotary exchange in New South Wales reviews manufacturing unions, agriculture, education, government, health care, and media. It notes rising strikes, cautious inflation, food prices, and a Labor Party led government with Medibank health plans.
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New South Wales
Quantas Airlines
Commonwealth
Medibank
Liberal Party
Ford Caved In To Shah Over Oil Prices and Taxes
Washington reports say President Ford conceded to Iran's Shah on oil price moves and imposed an extra one dollar per barrel import tax to spur energy legislation amid fears of gasoline lines. Treasury Secretary Simon questions the economic rationale behind higher crude prices and criticizes policy as wasteful and inconsistent with conservation aims.
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Australia
Washington
Ford
White House
Congress
Frank Zarb
Zarb
United States
U.S
Iran
Mayaguez
Treasury
William Simon
Middle East
Lima
Senate
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
General Accounting Office
GAO
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Rotary International
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Milwaukee Journal
Ial Newupapre Byoluste
Atemeee
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