Famine fears fade as world harvests rise in 1976
The Rio conference notes a 1.22 billion metric ton world grain crop for 1976, up 20 million from 1975, with record rice outputs in Taiwan and rising Philippine production. It warns against complacency as population growth and oil prices threaten future food security, and suggests drastic ideas like an inverted blockade to rebalance trade.
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India
Philippines
Norman E. Borslaug
Borslaug
Retirement reality check for Americans aging into 65
The American Council of Life Insurance reports 65 threshold retirement shifting with 16.3 percent retiring before 65 in 1962 rising to 55.6 percent in 1976. Only 22 percent welcome retirement, 74 percent fear insufficient funds, and concerns about self worth persist as many prefer continued work.
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American Council of Life Insurance
Leadership shifts at Carter era Congress stir cautious hopes
John Roche assesses the incoming Carter administration in January and the Democratic Caucus power struggle over House Majority Leader. He singles out Richard Bolling and Philip Burton as leading candidates, noting Bolling's experience and Burton's intrigues, and warns leadership requires strong backing to support Speaker Tip O Neill.
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California
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U.S. Networks and Moscow Games The Propaganda Link
Jeffrey Hart argues that CBS ABC and NBC risk becoming propaganda channels for the Soviet Union during the Moscow Olympic bid. He contends networks may accept Kremlin influence to secure contracts, with ABC already using favorable Soviet footage and CBS signing exchange deals. He warns FCC must ensure balanced coverage to avoid a Moscow propaganda bonanza.
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Sergei Lapin
Mark My Words Indigestible Foods Hit the Market Soon
Jim Fiebig discusses a future diet trend foretold by Dr George Bray of UCLA. He predicts indigestible foods will pass through the body largely undigested within three years, allowing indulgence without weight gain. The piece mocks excess and touts moderation as a fading virtue with satirical bumper sticker examples.
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George’ Bray
UCLA
Daily Middletown Journal Rates and a Moral Reflection
Subscription rates for newsstand copies and home delivery are listed for Middletown Ohio. An editorial paragraph urges self discipline, contrasting fleeting pleasure with lasting joy and the value of choosing what is best even if painful. It cites fidelity honesty dieting and resistance to subjugation as measures of character.
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