Railpax Aims to Rebuild U S Rail Passenger Service
The plan under Railpax envisions a semi governmental body taking over passenger routes with reduced immediate service but potential for later growth. Transportation Secretary Volpe argues routes can be selected to achieve profitability within three years and expand to meet demand, aiming to revive moribund rail travel in the national interest.
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John Volpe
Volpe
National Rail Passenger Corp
Railpax
Interest By The Billion
Debate over fiscal policy and national debt continues with massive interest figures. The U S Chamber of Commerce notes last year’s interest cost at 19 256 821 000, equating to the combined income of about 2 231 000 average families and illustrating how interest far exceeds many national budgets.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Landers Reply Sparks Chiropractic Debate Letter
Dr. Herman W. Reed defends chiropractic against AMA hostility and criticizes medical orthodoxy. He cites Ann Landers criticism, calls for recognition under Aid for the Aged programs, and argues the profession has served the public for 75 years.
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Ann Landers
AMA
Traffic Violation Treatment
A reader criticizes local officials for poor traffic enforcement and lack of help after a incident. The writer questions voting in city affairs, recounting a four year old experience where a police officer refused a ride home and the car recovery cost.
Junior Miss Contest Focuses on Talent and Health
Dave Beagan notes the 22 Junior Miss contestants balance youth beauty and strong traits. He highlights personality, talent, and good health as key assets for success, warning against shallow trends and emphasizing lasting appeal beyond looks.
Nixon Aims for Inflation Cut and Growth in 1971 72
President Nixon forecasts a better year ahead with 1971 as a step toward price stability and a substantial inflation reduction by 1972. He envisions gradual wage and price restraint through voluntary cooperation with major industries and appeals to labor and management while waiting for economic readjustment to boost production and employment.
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Nixon
1972 Economic Outlook Preview and Inflation Hints
The text notes 1972 may start weak with no early inflation signs and predicts a lag before consumer sales pick up. It quotes a presidential forecast that by mid 1972 a recovery could begin, but a full revival may take another year or more under the current administration.
Kennedy Loss Reveals Senate Bosses Cannot Count
The piece argues Kennedy’s defeat shows liberal and conservative factions misjudge power on Capitol Hill. It criticizes reliance on seniority, secret ballots, and caucus votes, noting Mississippi Democrats’ limits and the need to secure real votes rather than rhetoric.
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Senate
Icebergs and landmarks in historical notes
Icebergs in the Arctic are usually mountainous not tabular and often take fanciful shapes. The list also notes Venus as the Roman name for Aphrodite and the Colossus of Rhodes on Rhodes Island.
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Venus
Aphrodite
Colossus of
Rhodes
Island of
Mediterranean Sea
The Journal Publishes de the News Journal
Middletown Ohio announces subscription rates for news delivery with a Maidaletown mailing area offer and per copy pricing. The notice lists weekly and annual rates, notes advance payment, and mentions a trading area.
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Maidaletown
Ohio
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