FTC Revitalized Under Kirkpatrick Pushes Reform
The Federal Trade Commission under Miles W. Kirkpatrick pursues reforms, tightening advertising rules, ordering divestitures, and moving away from past caution. ABA critique and Ralph Nader input spurred self critique by FTC staffer Basil Mezines, seen as a catalyst for sharper agency action.
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FTC
Federal Trade Commission
Kirkpatrick
ABA
Ralph Nader
Basil J. Mezines
New Energy From Underground Steam Law Enacted
A new law allows private interests to exploit underground steam on public lands, tapping a long neglected energy source as the nation seeks to expand its energy structure amid rising demand. The article notes potential developments and future use of subterranean steam. In a separate biblical note, it cites the wise men from the east visiting Jerusalem during Herod's reign.
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Jesus
Judaea
Herod
Jerusalem
We Have Problems Yet Aimed For Progress
Paul Harvey argues that prosperity creates moral laxity yet highlights dramatic gains since 1960. He cites a 80 percent rise in GNP, 10 million more jobs, $35 billion in savings, and growing black professional employment. He notes higher college attendance, 300 plus black millionaires, and broad social improvements despite overpopulation concerns and drug issues. He urges focusing on progress and thriving despite challenges.
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United States
England
Germany
Belgium
Denmark
Italy
Sapin
Russia
Reunion Brings Webster Groves Father and Son Together
A 17 year old boy Michael Allen Payne sought his father Lan nie Bailey Jr. of Middletown and, after a reader’s letter from Mrs. Grover Manes of Webster Groves, the two were reunited that night. Bailey left Armco to travel to Webster Groves and hopes the teen will finish high school instead of enlisting January 4. A sympathetic phone operator helped connect them despite an unlisted Manes number. Payne and his wife had been divorced when he was a baby and had not met in years.
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Webster Groves
Grover Manes
Michael Allen Payne
Lannie Bailey Jr
Middletown
Bailey
Armco
Manes
Payne
Michael
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices for daily, Sunday and mail delivery. Rates include 70 cents weekly by newsboy or motor route, 71 dollars yearly by mail in trading area, 70 dollars yearly outside trading area, and 38 dollars yearly outside USA with all payments in advance. Founded in 1857.
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News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Post Ice
Pope Paul VI Christmas Message Urges Inner Brotherhood
Pope Paul VI delivered a Christmas address focusing on inner conscience and ending the poison of selfishness and hate. He warned indifference and urged youth to seek liberation through Christ's wisdom, not force, with televised remarks to about 20,000 at St. Peter's. The piece notes potential global impact and calls for repeating such moral sermons publicly.
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Washington
Paul VI
Paul
Christ
St. Peter's Basilica
Rome
Europe
Southeast Asia
United States
Manson as a political symbol in American life
The piece argues Charles Manson transcends crime to become a broader political symbol affecting society. It links Manson to era-wide fears, influences public figures, and notes Nixon and Rene Levesque as interpreting his impact as political. It also mentions Joan Didion collaborating with Linda Kasabian on an autobiographical work.
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Charles Manson
Manson
Los Angeles
Hiss
the Rosenbergs
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Sacco
Vanzetti
Dreyfus
Rene Levesque
Parti Quebecois
Lapote
Cross
Laporte
Quebec
Levesaue
Nixon
Mr. Levesque
Joan Didion
Linda Kasabian
Miss Didion
Glossary of historical name pairs and facts
A compilation of brief factual statements linking myths, language, measurements, and notable figures. It includes explanations of handshake origins, literary translations, unit conversions, and biographical notes on Lindbergh Stevenson Bernhardt and Joan of Arc, among others.
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American Bar Association
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Dave
the Journal
David Lawrence
America
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Greenwich Village
Harvard Square
Podunk University
Pleasantville
U.S.A
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Zeus
Hebra
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Hugh Capet
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Joan of Arc
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