Debate over creating a Consumer Protection Agency
The column surveys a forthcoming Congress vote on a CPA, notes mixed views from Nixon to Carter, and contrasts potential consumer protections with fears of bureaucracy. It argues for limited government size, efficiency, and clear public representation in policy decisions.
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U.S. Congress
Consumer Protection Agency
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Congress
White House
Sam Ervin
Rep. L. Richardson Preyer
Ervin
Washington
Preyer
Federal Power Commission
Federal Communications Commission
AT & T
State Department
CPA
Do it yourself culture fuels mass market trends
In the early 1960s and 1970s Americans embraced do it yourself projects from home repair to health self-care. Books with How To titles expand to about 182 pages per title cover diverse topics from probate to exotic interests. The University of Connecticut offers a How To course in marijuana growing prompting debate over using university facilities.
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Norman F. Dacey
United Kingdom
Nevada
Barton's
the Financial Weekly
University of Connecticut
Marijuaa
Ella T. Grasso
Maryfield Acres first sector unveiled amid strong turnout
Maryfield board members praised plans for the first sector of Maryfield Acres as Leo J. Heer outlined a five sector, 50 acre campus. Occupancy of the 23 initial units is expected around next July with applications exceeding initial phase capacity. Architect William F. Freeman Jr. described unit costs from about $20 000 to $45 000 including cottages and multiplex apartments.
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Maryfield
Maryfield Acres
Leo J. Heer
Heer
William F. Freeman Jr
Housing plan for Maryfield acreage moves forward
Maryfield seeks to convert east side acreage into a retirement housing development linked to its nursing home. Local leaders and associates praise Holt Mcpherson’s efforts, while community figures report on Worth Grant’s book sale and other regional projects.
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Maryfield
Heer
Back-Scratching Patronage in Census Appointment
Washington column alleges Patrick Caddell used influence to secure Manuel Plotkin as census director with Sears Roebuck ties. The piece notes Caddell's polling service role, White House proximity, and questions of conflict of interest while asserting Plotkin’s qualifications.
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Washington
Patrick Caddell
Caddell
Manuel Plotkin
Sears, Roebuck
Plotkin
Sears
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Department
White House
Jody Powell
Howie Kurtz
Pat
Jimmy Carter
Fragile Bonds Of Cooperation In High Point Schools
A parent teacher outlines the value of cooperation in High Point Public Schools defending teachers against the editorials about militancy. The writer cites twenty one years in the system and urges balanced coverage to preserve trust among teachers parents students principals and the taxpaying public.
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High Point
High Point City
Guilford County Protests Rise Over Pay Raise Plan
Citizens urge protests as Guilford County Commissioners near a substantial salary increase while proposing higher taxes. The writer questions if elected officials should accept salaries they deem inadequate and urges residents to register their opposition.
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Guilford County
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Holt McPherson
O. Arthur Kirkman
Boston
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Boston Pops
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Carolinas
Kirkmans
Raymond E. Carr
High Point Surgical Associates
Odell H. Johnson
Jim Hunt
Democratic Party Executive Committee
Worth Grant
Japan
Straughan
Bob Stanley
J.R. Graham
Asheville
Oakview Lions
Bonanza
Woman's Club
High Point Education Foundation
Carolina
Jaycee
Dot Austin
American Diabetes Assn
N.C
Kiwanians
Freedom of Enterprise
Ing
The
YWCA
Lebanon Methodist Cemetery
Delos S. Hedgecock
Idol Drive
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
U.S
Jule Spach
Pcus Assembly
Spach
PCUS
United Presbyterian Office of Information
POI
General Assemblies
Joint Committee On Presbyterian Union
Pcus General Assembly
UPC General Assembly
House
James Molloy
House Administration
Committee For Action
Frank Thompson
D.-N.j
William Dickinson
R.-Ala
Frank Annunzio
D.-Sil
Bill Frenzel
R.minn
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
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