The Optimist Montage by Joan Cochran
The columnist argues that a new president brings cautious optimism amid party wobbliness. She cites Murphy’s Law and its corollary, urging readers to remain optimistic about survival, education, and responsible choices while avoiding excesses and debt.
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Joan Cochran
Don Marquis
Archie
Mehitabel
Havelock Ellis
Insane Asylum
Wilson
Protectionism and its effect on American living standards
Dr George Benson argues against protectionist auto import limits, citing FTC testimony that restricting Japanese cars raises prices by about 6.6 billion dollars yearly and would not restore many auto jobs. He warns against retaliation, higher costs, and reduced consumer freedom, urging Congress to reject protectionism.
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George Benson
America
Seodien
International Commission
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Japan
Canada
Free World
Congress
Upper Room meditation and volleyball memory in Ohio
A short Upper Room meditation recalls daily blessings amid a new move near Ohio schools. A client describes calm through sewing while a home is built and reflects on beauty in daily life. The piece notes schoolyard volleyball and a high Peruvian railroad tunnel for contrast.
Myth of Frostbelt's decline by Lyle Williams
Congressman Lyle Williams of Ohio argues against fears of Northeastern decline. Using BEA data, he shows that although growth rates favor Sunbelt states, the Northeast’s larger base yields greater total gains, keeping big markets in the region healthy by 2000. He invites constituents to contact his Warren and Youngstown offices or Washington for questions.
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Lyle Williams
Ohio
Northeast
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Economic Analysis
BEA
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Congressman Williams
Youngstown Rd. SE
Warren
Federal Plaza East
Youngstown
Washington, D.C
Advertising abuses in Ohio sales and rainchecks examined
The Ohio Attorney General outlines consumer advertising abuses including raincheck rules, sale price versus list price gaps, going out of business and mislocation ads. Public hearings highlighted vague rules and false claims. a toll free number is offered to report deceptive advertising and urge consumer help.
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William J. Brown
Ohio
Attorney General's Office
Caribbean unrest and U S security in the hemisphere
The article argues Americas must secure the Caribbean to defend vital interests abroad. It cites Cuba as a Soviet base, mentions Jamaica Grenada St Lucia Martinique and Dominica, and notes Sandinista ties to Havana. It warns of a domino effect toward Haiti the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and critiques Beagle Channel shifts and Latin American alignments.
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Patrick Garrity
Afghanistan
United States
Middle East
Cuba
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Caribbean
Washington
U.S
Jamaica
Grenada
St. Lucia
Martinique
Dominica
Castro
State Department
Haiti
Dominican Republic
American Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Panama Canal
Geleta Island
Barbados
Puerto Rico
Guantanamo
Panama
Omar Torrijos
Lopez Portillo
Central America
Havana
Europe
Africa
Ussr
Nicaragua
el Salvador
Colombia
South America
Carter
Beagle Channel
Antarctic
Chile
Argentina
Soviet Union
People’s Republic of China
Western Hemisphere
Brazil pulls back from US ties amid sovereign foreign policy shift
Brazil renounces a 25 year military accord with the United States as its independent foreign policy grows, selling arms to Libya, recognizing the PLO, and seeking oil via Angolan ties while warning that US isolation threatens Western Hemisphere security amid Cold War tensions.
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Brazil
Carter
Libya
PLO
United States
Beware phony discount cards and BBB guidance
The Better Business Bureau warns that many discount offers are scams using letters or checks to lure consumers, especially students, with promises of huge savings. Many schemes misstate prices, delay delivery, and some offers lure test participation or prize claims. Verify company reliability, shop around, and seek information before spending.
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BBB
Better Business Bureau
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