Global effort urged against hijackers and terrorism
The piece argues nations should unite to prevent hijackings and hostage demands. It notes West Germany’s approach and Somalia’s role in a Lufthansa crisis, and urges UN led international convention to deny support to terrorists, warning of future murders if inaction continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Germany
Somalia
Lufthansa
United Nations
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
HEWless In Wonderland Solves a Smoking Problem
The author argues against wiping out the U.S. tobacco price support and acreage allotments, warning of mass rural unemployment and welfare rolls. He cites HEW and Bob Bergland, claims farmers would shift to other crops or large producers would dominate, and urges HEW to focus on health rather than farm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture
HEW
Carter
Bob Bergland
Robert H. Myer
Fall furniture show opens with strong market outlook
Prospects for the fall furniture market are bright as the Southern Market Center opens with expectations of record attendance. The 278 page Southern Market Official Guide highlights free standing showrooms in High Point Lenoir Lexington Thomasville and more while Interline Furniture introduces wall units aimed at small rooms and cost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gruenberg
Southern Market Center
High Point
Lenoir
Thomasville
Lexington
Hickory
Interline Furniture, Inc
Stuttgart
Germany
Chamber of Commerce and Allied Help
Washington Merry-Go-Round: Byington Burnishes Image Amid Safety Backlog
John Byington heads the Consumer Product Safety Commission while courting publicity through a Terzian Associations campaign and a McDonald’s safety promotion. Critics cite a 150-product backlog and alleged conflicts of interest with McDonald’s advertising agency handling both corporate PR and the government seal campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byington
Michigan
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Terzian
John
Commission
Ronald McDonald
Huckster
McDonald and Little
Atlanta
Ballyhoo
Burger
McDonald Chain
McDonald's
Hamburger Connection
R. David Pittle
Pittle
McDonald
The
Europe
Far East
Caribbean
California
Florida
Puerto Rico
Chicago
New York City
Portland
Ore
Rerm
Darn them metrics in Nova Scotia and Caribou
A travelogue recounts metric confusion at Nova Scotia tourist centers and road signs, the author’s misadventures chasing Bridgewater and Cook's Bridge, and a detour to Caribou Maine. The piece mixes humor about kilometers versus miles, wary weather forecasts, and the stubborn charm of local people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Nova Scotia
Canada
New Brunswick
Boyce
Labrador
Bay of Fundy
Cook
States
Lois
Cook’s Bridge
Caribou
Maine
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