Don’t Blame The Retailer for Inflation Pressures
The piece argues inflation is driven by government deficits and wage price spirals, not retailers. It notes retailers operate on tiny margins and must pass costs to consumers to stay in business, urging the public to seek blame with policymakers, not retailers. It also mentions Nick Piantanida planning a free fall parachute jump from 22 miles up.
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Preservation Crisis Urges Swift Action on National Parks and Wild Rivers
The piece warns of a preservation crisis threatening historic sites, wilderness, shorelines, and giant redwoods as population grows. It highlights the wild rivers bill for federal protection of seven rivers, notes Senate approval 71 to 1, and cites Rep. Wayne Aspinall as blocking House action with a call to advocates to sway him.
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Atterbury Job Corps Criticism Sparks Apology Demand
Washington based dispute centers on Camp Atterbury Indiana where Rep Richard Roudebush faces calls for apology after Job Corps public relations chief James McManus accused his criticisms of harming morale at the center. Roudebush counters lax administration fuels the unrest among corpsmen amid recent violence and vandalism incidents.
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Favoritism in Passport Violations Questioned
The essay argues that U S passport revocation for travel bans is inconsistently applied. It cites Luce and others who violated Cuba travel bans and faced indictments, while Staughton Lynd and peers receive leniency. It condemns uneven enforcement and calls for neutral application of the laws.
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Eisenhower era brinkmanship and Laos crisis recap
Ruth Montgomery reviews U S responses to Cold War tensions in 1959 to 1962 including Laos Hungary Cuba and Vietnam. Dulles bluntly warned Khrushchev about Red aggression in Laos while later events shaped Laos Vietnam policy and US bombing decisions. The piece argues Soviets prefer distractions abroad and hints at domestic pressure as a warning bell.
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Lewellyn Thompsoon
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Swallowfield vote on alcohol sales stirs name change talk
A Kentucky community Swallowfield votes to buy alcohol sales, sparking debate on a possible name change to suit Dry Gulch style. The note ends by noting a dramatic Page One splash from a brewery’s computer overestimating holiday beer demand.
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Swallowfield
Dry Gulch
Britain
Bachelorhood under fire in 1840 state legislat ion
George Crout reports on bills aimed at bachelors in Alabama and Pennsylvania, including a proposed levy of 25 dollars plus 5 dollars per year after 25. The Middletown editor argues against such laws while praising marriage and socializing, noting Ohio population growth and a Hamilton County ordinance to curb serenades to newlyweds.
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John M. Gallagher
Middletown “Mail
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Hamilton County
Ohio
Paul Harvey on Age Limits for Airline Stewardesses
Paul Harvey criticizes age discrimination in airlines with stewardesses forced out at 35 or 32 mid air. He argues retirement age should not be forced by age yet notes efficiency concerns. He praises seasoned workers though laments labor trends, predicting automation may replace front line service and upsell concerns.
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Congressmn
Ben Franklin
Paul Harvey
Solomon
Sadie
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