Godfather Books, Puzo, and a Writer's Wakeup Call
Jim Bishop critiques post hit novels and the Godfather author in a sharp, opinionated column. He recalls his own failed venture Some of My Very Best and mocks publishers and film deals. Bishop argues talent requires discipline and simple direct writing, praising selective moments in The Godfather Papers.
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Jim Bishop
Virginia City
Nevada
Lincoln
Simon and Schuster
Norman Mailer
Moses
Brooklyn
Mario Puzo
Harold Conrad
Puzo
Sean O Casey
America
Flynn the Butcher
Hollywood
Jerry Wald
Jack Webb
Hell's Kitchen
Beverly Hills
Paramount
Paris
McAlmon
Kay Boyle
Speaking Freely Hospital Costs Administration By Don Oakley
Hospital costs rise faster than the CPI with the national daily hospital cost at 93 dollars. Administrative operations consume over one third of expenses, yet 55 percent of financial transactions are done by hand. Computerization is urged as a means to curb costs, despite funding and board resistance. Classics enrollment at Stanford doubles, shifting from Greek to Latin interest among students.
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Don Oakley
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Hospital Financial Association
R. James Macaleer
Shared Medical Systems
Macaleer
Stanford Observer
Subscription Rates And News Agency Notice
The Associated Press and local news rights are stated. Carrier and motor route subscription rates listed for daily, weekly, and prepaid plans. Mail rates shown for several counties with varying three month six month and yearly terms.
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Russell M. R. T
Joseph L. Donnelly
William B. Hastings
Frank
Hood
Ated Press
Associated Press
AP News
Armstrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Indiana
Pablsneg
Keystone opens first Indiana store in Ray building
On July 21 1922 under favorable auspices the Keystone chain opened its Indiana branch in the Ray building on Philadelphia Street near Ninth Street offering groceries and meats. In 1947 about 97 of 131 applicants passed certification tests for electricians fire bosses and mine foremen per state mine inspector Lester D. Kimmel. In 1962 a single car crash near Homer City killed Willis Brandon 37 on Route 119 the first fatality since the road opened in 1967. Junior golf champs at the Indiana County Club are Ron Mabon and Char Mabon with runners up Tim Peightal and Chris Lytle.
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Indiana
Keystone Chain
Ray
Philadelphia Street
Ninth Street
Lester D. Kimmel
Homer City
Willis Brandon
South Sixth St
Indiana County Club
Ron Mabon
Char Mabon
Tim Peightal
Chris Lytle
Nixon Truce Hopes and Wallace 1976 Plans
Washington reports President Nixon optimistic a Paris talks stand-still cease-fire in Vietnam may emerge under pressure from Moscow and Peking. Nixon cites Korea’s 1953 truce as a model. George Wallace signals return to the Democratic fold and 1976 bid. Meany blocks McGovern endorsement. Martha Mitchell continues to court reporters. Chaffee accused of misusing governors association funds for Rhode Island bid. EPA windfall to Detroit autos sparks warranty and parts questions as Senate subcommittee probes.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
Valcary
Paris
Moscow
Peking
Hanoi
Korea
Vietnam
Wallace
George Wallace
Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hubert Humphrey
Henry
Jackson
Meany
George Meany
George McGovern
Miami Beach
AFL. Cio
McGovern
Afl-Cio
Senate
House
Labor Confederation
Martha
Martha Mitchell
John
Nancy Dickerson
Aera Chaffee
Navy
John Chaffee
Rhode Island
Republican Governors Association
James Galbraith
Association
Chaffee
Colorado
John One
Palm Springs
Cal
Governors’ Association
Bachrach
James Marshall
Marshall
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Detroit
Congress
Ford
General Motors
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Labor War Behind U.S.-Soviet Trade Shift Revealed
In a secret July 14 briefing at Pete Peterson’s office, Longshoremen leaders Ed Gleason and Johnny Bowers pledged to back opening U.S. harbors to Soviet and later Red Chinese cargo, signaling a shift despite deep labor hostility to McGovern. The move could enable American-wheat shipments, boost maritime jobs, and influence POW release prospects amid broader Cold War trade talks.
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Victor Riesel
Washington
Nixon
Gulf Coast
Kissinger
Defense Dept
Gleason
Bowers
Gleason and Bowers
Hanoi
Peterson
Moscow
Peking
Miami Beach
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
Pete Peterson
White House
Afl-Cio
Jack Kennedy
U.S
Russia
Paul Hall
Democratic Convention Platform Committee
McGovern
Sherlock Holmes
Teddy
Johnny
Second Avenue Bus Line Tales From New York
HAL BOYLE recounts urban myth and humor about Manhattan's Second Avenue bus line describing riders as survivors and drivers as rodeo veterans. The piece wrings jokes about unpredictable routes long waits and odd customs including Bone Collection Day and rewards for drivers who avoid riders.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Second Avenue
Manhattan
Atlantic Ocean
Marrakech
Morocco
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