New York City debt crisis rattles wider city finances
AP analysis finds cities with hand to mouth finances most exposed to New York’s bill paying crisis. Milwaukee bond experts say Midwest issues remain attractive to buyers despite higher rates tied to federal borrowing. Strong, well balanced cities still attract investors even in tighter credit conditions.
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Ford faced risks in travel beyond assassination fears
President Ford and the Secret Service faced travel risks as his Hartford motorcade was blocked, an armored car was struck at a third intersection, and a driver suffered a finger injury. The car remained drivable, highlighting the perils of constant presidential travel.
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From Tribune Files Shows Signs of Change Over Five Decades
A column recalls a 50 year old La Crosse County action to remove highway signs and discusses ongoing billboard regulation. It notes past laws, the growth of outdoor advertising, and continued battles over sign controls on roads and interstates.
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Spain faces pressure as Franco era nears end
The article details growing domestic and international pressure on Franco's dictatorship as reform efforts by some insiders collide with hardline ultra-rightists. It highlights the Franco regime's tightening steps, the role of Prince Juan Carlos as a future focal point, and looming reshuffles in the military leadership that could shift Spain toward Europe and broader reform.
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Is Rockefeller a True Convert
A late 1975 print analysis questions Nelson Rockefeller's political stance as he criticizes big government while maintaining support for federal programs. It notes disillusionment with government as a universal remedy, cites a $400 million HEW error, and highlights a public craving for more benefits despite anti spending sentiment. The piece suggests cynicism about Rockefeller and the GOP's 1976 strategy.
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Wisconsin Weighs Home Talent For DNR Leader
Madison sources say the Lucey administration may replace Lester Voigt at the Department of Natural Resources with a Wisconsin insider, possibly Anthony Earl, current head of the Department of Administration. The policy board could act as early as next week, amid a culture of secrecy and political sensitivity surrounding the choice.
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Autograph mood shifts with Lombardo and readers
A Tribune reader recalls meeting Guy Lombardo and receiving an autograph as well as a kiss from the entertainer described as the sweetest guy this side of heaven. The letter notes affection for Lombardo and references a bear hug and a firm handshake.
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Lois) Murray
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Ford Family Dinner Skit Highlights Presidential Privacy
Art Buchwald turns a White House dinner into a comic clash over transparency. The Ford family banters about secret behaviors and press scrutiny, with jokes about vetoes, Aspen exploits, and readers Digest rumors. Susan jokes about the Pill as a privacy cue.
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