Italy roads rival Europe’s best due to Fiat link
A Rome based Italian journalist argues Italy’s road network may be the continent’s most modern, built through a tight government Fiat alliance that diverted funds from public facilities. He cites Communist gains across regions as voter dissatisfaction grows with economic failures of the Christian Democrats.
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Rome
Germany
Italy
Europe
Fiat
Italian Communist Party
Christian Democrats
Ticket Scalping Under Scrutiny Prompted by Elton John Concert
Editorial argues city and county officials must promptly enact ordinances to curb scalping and counterfeit tickets seen around the Elton John concert. It notes high markups, lack of local rules, and the convention authority's role, urging unified action to protect fans and ensure orderly promotions.
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Elton John
Convention Authority
Convention Center
Almanac highlights for October 14 1975
Almanac notes the date October 14 1975 with celestial alignments and zodiac Libra. It recalls Theodore Roosevelt being shot in 1912 and speeches, Germany leaving the League of Nations in 1933, liberation of Athens in 1944, and East German puppet state setup in 1949. A thought from Dwight Eisenhower reflects humility after victory.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Germany
League of Nations
Europe
Berlin
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Italy Faces Communist Hope in Coalition and Economic Woes
Tom Wicker surveys Italy’s fragile postwar politics with private nerves about Communist participation in a possible coalition. He notes inept governance, stalled planning, heavy state ownership, and weak investment in industry and agriculture. GNP is forecast to fall 2.5% this year, with a rebound unlikely before 1977 elections.
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Italy
Greece and NATO in flux over Cyprus and Crete crisis
In Athens the Truman Doctrine is seen as dead amid rising anti Americanism linked to Cyprus. Greece weighs how to keep NATO ties while facing domestic pressure, Turkish tensions, and pressure from leftist groups. Officials seek a Norway style formula to keep allied planning without foreign troops.
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Greece
Turkey
Washington
Cyprus
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U.S
America
Britain
Israel
Crete
NATO
Thrace
Peloponesus
Norway
Luns
Government Hails S-1 Bill to Curb Classified Leaks
Washington official Melbrow argues S-1 will curb leaks by punishing disclosure of classified documents. He cites public mistrust from FBI CIA Pentagon overhauls and Watergate fears, claiming the bill will prevent future scandals and ensure government accountability.
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Melbrow
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FBI
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Agriculture Department
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Northrop Aviation
U.S
Congress
Pentagon Papers
IRS
Las Vegas Heartbeat
LAS VEGAS The city hums with slot machines and 24 hour excitement. A wealthy businessman makes an annual trip while his wife calls the town sinful and compares it to Rome before its fall. The writer notes greed venting in the Nevada desert.
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Brght
Rome
Nevada Desert
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