Editorials How to lose friends and influence men
A critique of Horatio Alger fantasies and a comparison to Robert J. Ringer's Winning Through Intimidation. The piece argues Alger's hard work and kindness myths softening ambition, while warning that Ringer promotes ruthless business cynicism that erodes ethical conduct and leaves few rewards beyond memory.
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U.S. Steel
Silger
Robert J. Ringer
Horatio Alger
Ringer
Mr. Ringer
Bob Greene
Chicago Sun-Times
Mass transit funding proposal sparks energy debate
The article discusses Congress and President Ford proposing shifts in a four-cent gasoline tax. One cent would go to the Highway Trust Fund, two cents to general revenues, and one cent to states for matching tax increases to fund mass transit. The goal is to reduce energy use and curb highway congestion while noting possible state resistance.
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Ford
Highway Trust Fund
Ralph Dilla
Inflation fighters or a call for fiscal restraint editorials
A collection of letters discusses Social Security and other benefits amid inflation, criticizing President Ford for vetoing bills and Congress for pay raises while advocating fiscal responsibility. Additional notes praise a local concert band, a humorous toast about taxes on alcohol, and commendation for careful shark reporting.
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Ford
Congress
Valoes
Richard Schulze
D-Pa
Long Beach Resident Calls Cleanliness of Sidewalks a Problem
Esther Cameron, a longtime resident since 1925, vents frustration with dirty sidewalks downtown. She supports hiring regular cleaning staff and looks forward to a new shopping center project aimed at revitalizing Long Beach.
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Long Beach
Lhose
Forty Years On The Firing Line retirements of Phil Newsom
Phil Newsom of United Press and United Press International retires after 40 years as foreign correspondent and foreign editor. His last piece reflects on time, relativity, and a life in journalism across roughly 50 countries, including notable conflicts from Pearl Harbor to Vietnam. He recalls colleagues, wars, and the evolution of instant communication shaping a single world. The piece also honors his Nebraska roots and career spanning print, radio, and television.
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Phil Newsom
United Press
United Press International
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Pearl Harbor
Cold Helsinki summit aims to end calda war with cautious pact
The Helsinki security talks produce a broad declaration urging restraint and frontier respect while avoiding a formal treaty. The document seeks to reduce tensions, promote regional arms limits, and ease travel, with cautious language on borders and noninterference amid shifting Cold War lines.
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United States
Germany
Trigwworth
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Wenn
Gene
TERA
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Ianother
Europe
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Makhineton
Cena
Peking
U.S
Washington
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