Congress Santas threaten future with short sighted gifts
The piece compares Congress to Santa Claus, arguing lawmakers prioritize short term tax cuts and energy gifts over long term fiscal balance. It warns that SALT II, reduced military spending, and controlled price gas policies risk oil and naval power, while domestic energy costs rise. It decries “fake charity” of using others’ money and urges guarding the nation’s future.
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Portugal
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Moynihan Defends U N Veto Over Israel Lebanon Action
The United States blocks a U N Security Council resolution condemning Israel for air raids on Palestinian camps in Lebanon. The piece argues against PLO participation and urges Arab leaders to back a peace path that preserves Israel’s right to survive. It notes the U S veto could gain constructive value if the PLO backs off extremism and a new negotiation channel opens for Israeli participation. It closes with a Biblical quotation.
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Daniel P. Moynihan
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Moynihan
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All about potato chips and government regulation
George F. Will traces how the FDA defined potato chips made from dried potatoes after industry and legal debates. He notes Proctor & Gamble's Pringles reshaped the market, the chip industry's antitrust tensions, and the 21 CFR rulemaking that labeled certain products as chips made from dried potatoes, amid broader political and historical context.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
George Crum
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Ohio
Potato Chip Institute International
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Jefferson
Radio City Music Hall Sets World Box Office Record
Phyllis Battelle notes Radio City Music Hall in New York drew a world record $94,000 in one day on Dec 6. After Jan 1 the venue will pause nonholiday shows until Easter, though executives insist the theater remains active during the hiatus.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Reader's Digest spoof sparks West Coast music hall show push
An article mocks Reader's Digest readers as light TV watchers while detailing Jackson’s Music Hall drive to lure star talent westward. It highlights Radio City performances with David Bowie and Sinatra, plus Jackson’s career from vaudeville to producer and stage manager.
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Joni Mitchell
Marvin Gaye
Jefferson Starship
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Russia
Ernc Rapee
Glee Club
Middletown Ohio newspaper subscription rates listed
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options. Rates include 15c per copy on weekdays, 25c on Sundays, 72c weekly home delivery, 23c Sunday delivery, or 95c weekly. Motor route costs and calendar month options are provided, with mail subscription details. Founded 1857.
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