New Fed Head Burns Hints Lower Money Rates
Editorial notes president designate Arthur Burns will likely push to ease high interest rates. Burns, chosen to succeed William McChesney Martin Jr., signals early shifts in Fed policy while maintaining cautious, conservative money control.
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Hershey to Step Down as Selective Service Chief in 1969
Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey will retire February 16 after 28 years directing the Selective Service System. He supervised induction of millions across World War I, Korea, Vietnam and Cold War periods and will become a presidential adviser on manpower mobilization as Nixon pushes for an all volunteer force.
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Canada Eyes Arctic Sovereignty And Oil Stakes
Canada and the United States share a tense yet cooperative dynamic as Parliament prepares a October statement by Prime Minister Trudeau on Arctic waters sovereignty. Trudeau defends historic rights to the archipelago and continental shelf while wary editors warn of ecological risks from oil development and tanker traffic in northern waters.
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Dr Martin Sweig the McCormack Impersonator Revealed
Washington wire reports detail Dr Martin Sweig, long trusted aide to Speaker John McCormack, as impersonating the Speaker to sign mail and pressuring agencies for favors. Witnesses say Sweig answered calls, arranged appointments, and kept McCormack’s power, with Voloshen linked to fixes. The piece notes Sweig’s mastery of McCormack’s voice and influence amid aging leadership.
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Soaper Names Weatherman Riots and Backfield Critique
A columnist mocks critics of the Nixon era by blaming the Soaper led Weatherman riots on a figure ascribed to the political left. The piece argues the affluent society is not as prosperous as claimed and questions the supposed leisure of modern life.
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Hosiery Trends Shift As Pantyhose Dominate Market
The hosiery industry concentrates production on pantyhose driving plant upgrades in Indian Head and nearby towns. Advertising budgets rise with Hanes Kayser Roth and Fruit of the Loom promoting new “tube” and pantyhose formats while retail self service gains ground at Arnold Constable. Industry voices discuss brand advertising shifts, fashion changes, and future products like one size hosiery and knee highs.
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